Happy Monday:

• 🍃 Meet the tiny cat named Leaf

• 🐈 Cats are surprisingly fast learners

• 😸 The best windows for your cat to sunbathe

• 😻 Breed spotlight: Silver Persian

• 😺 Teaching good money habits

True or False?

Cats can see ultraviolet light.

(scroll to the bottom to find the answer!)

When Leaf was found, he weighed less than a pound, covered in fleas and battling an eye infection. His chances looked slim, but compassion gave him a second shot at life. With gentle care, baths, and vet visits, the frail kitten slowly grew stronger.

As Leaf healed, his bold personality emerged. He shadowed his human everywhere, insisting on joining car rides and even trips to the store. What began as a fragile rescue quickly became a fearless, demanding, and endlessly curious little cat.

The biggest surprise came during a family lake trip. Unlike most cats, Leaf ran straight into the water, leaping into his human’s arms with complete trust. Soon, paddleboarding became his new favorite activity.

Today, Leaf lives like a lion in a kitten’s body. Confident, adventurous, and full of love. His story is proof that the tiniest rescues can grow into the boldest companions.

Do cats really understand the words we say? A new study from Azabu University in Japan suggests they might—faster than human infants, in fact.

Researchers tested more than 60 cats, using the same picture-word association experiments given to babies. In the trials, cats repeatedly heard a word paired with an image, such as “cat” with a picture of a cat. When researchers later mismatched the word and image, many cats stared longer, just as babies do when something feels “off.”

The surprising part? Cats made these associations in about half the time it typically takes a human infant. Scientists believe their mature brains give them an edge in quick, basic learning, though toddlers eventually surpass cats in more complex skills.

While you won’t be asking your cat to fetch the remote anytime soon, the study adds to growing evidence that felines understand far more than they let on.

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Few cats shine like the Silver Persian. With shimmering coats and vivid green eyes, they’ve captivated cat lovers since the late 1800s. The variety traces back to Chinnie, a cat born in 1882, whose offspring produced Silver Lambkin, the champion often credited with establishing today’s silvers.

Two main types exist: Chinchilla Silvers, with a frosty white undercoat and subtle black tipping, and Shaded Silvers, with darker accents for a bolder look. Kittens often surprise owners with visible tabby markings that fade as their signature coats develop.

Known for gentle, affectionate personalities, Silver Persians prefer lounging with their humans over rowdy play. They’re famously loyal, sometimes described as “dog-like”, but far more serene. Their luxurious coats do require daily grooming, a small price for such a dazzling companion.

Over a century later, Silver Persians remain one of the most elegant and adored cats in the world.

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From spooky styles to myth-busting, here’s what’s trending this week:

• 🎃 The best Halloween costumes to dress your feline in this year

• 🐾 Street cat Neve’s story shows how love replaced fear and hissing

• ❌ Outdated pet care myths you should stop believing

Daily Purr is brought to you with love from our cats. We hope they can brighten your day, just like they do ours. ❤️

Love,

Olive, Milo, and Yasmine.

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🧐 True or False: True. This helps them detect patterns invisible to humans.

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