Happy Tuesday:

• 🐱 A stray brings her babies to safety

• 🤸 The science behind a cat’s perfect landing

• 😸 This smart collar keeps you connected

• 🐈 Cats of the day, Ava and Mikey

• 🧠 A brain boosting hearing innovation

Did You Know?

A cat may suddenly bite during petting because they have become ________.

(scroll to the bottom to find the answer!)

For nearly a year, Kate admired a shy Los Angeles stray she called The Mayor. Everyone thought the cat was male, until a neighbor discovered she’d given birth on his roof.

Before Kate could move the family somewhere safer, The Mayor took charge. She carried her kittens across a fence one by one, though one baby slipped near a pile of cinder blocks and needed a quick rescue.

That kitten led Kate and her neighbor straight to the rest of the litter, tucked beneath a shed in Kate’s backyard. Soon, The Mayor and her three babies were warm and safe inside.

The protective mom slowly relaxed and showed her affectionate side. Her kittens, Rigby, Mordecai, and Margaret, also recovered from early health challenges and grew stronger.

The kittens are now preparing for adoption, while Kate’s neighbor plans to give The Mayor a permanent home. She picked exactly the right humans.

Cats make landing on four paws look effortless, but there’s some impressive biology happening in midair. A new study from Japan offers a closer look at how their flexible spines help them pull it off.

Researchers found that the front portion of a cat’s spine is much more flexible than the lower portion. This lets the upper body twist first, followed by the back half, helping the cat turn upright before reaching the ground.

The movement is called the “air-righting reflex,” and cats can perform it during surprisingly short falls. Their flexible bodies and controlled rotation help protect the head, neck, and spine.

Still, cats aren’t invincible. High falls can cause broken bones, chest injuries, or worse, even when they land feet-first.

So while your cat’s midair skills are remarkable, secure windows, balconies, and screens are still the smartest safety plan.

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Meet Ava and Mikey, a bonded pair submitted by Daily Purr reader Wendie.

The two rescue cats met at a shelter and quickly became best friends. They’ve now been with their family for 18 months, learning just how good life can be away from the streets.

Safe, loved, and always together, Ava and Mikey have found the happy home they deserve.

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This week’s Cat’s Corner has a protective friendship and a little sibling rivalry:

• 🐾 Dog places a protective paw over his bonded cat companion

• 😼 Maine Coon kitten shows his sibling who’s really in charge

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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🧐 Did You Know: A cat may suddenly bite during petting because they have become overstimulated. Some cats enjoy affection only up to a certain point before needing a break.

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