Happy Friday:

• 🐱 Snow White rescues her kittens

• 😷 What is that funny “stink-face”?

• 🍂 Never clean your gutters again

• 🐈 Cat of the day, Ian

• 🐶 Is pet insurance just for dogs?

Did You Know?

There are ___ recognized breeds of cats.

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At an overcrowded shelter, a calico cat arrived carrying seven tiny kittens, just three weeks old. What should have been a happy moment was overshadowed by the devastating injuries. A vicious dog attack had left her with a ruptured eye and a fractured jaw. Yet, despite the pain, this mother kept nursing her babies with unwavering devotion.

Rescue volunteer Lori quickly stepped in, and the cat received emergency surgery to remove the damaged eye. Miraculously, her jaw remained functional, allowing her to keep feeding her litter. Lori brought her home to foster, turning her bathroom into a safe space for recovery.

Lori named the brave cat Snow White, and her seven kittens became the Seven Dwarfs. They each earned their name as their personalities emerged.

Snow White’s healing wasn’t without setbacks, but her gentle nature and resilience carried her through. With community support, donations, and round-the-clock care, she and her kittens transformed from a tragic rescue into a thriving family with a fairytale ending.

Ever notice your cat sniff something, then freeze with their mouth open and lip curled? That hilarious “stinky face” has a name: the Flehmen response.

When cats do this, they’re not disgusted. They’re gathering more info. By opening their mouth, they draw scent particles over a special structure called the vomeronasal organ, located on the roof of the mouth. This organ helps decode pheromones, the invisible chemical messages left by other animals.

It only takes a second for your cat to process the scent, but you might see them tilt their head or stretch their neck for the best angle. Male cats often use the Flehmen response when sniffing a female’s scent, but any intriguing odor could trigger it.

As funny as it looks, the Flehmen response is totally normal. It’s simply your cat’s way of tapping into their second “super-nose” and learning more about their world.

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Meet Ian, Daily Purr reader Barbara’s handsome Ginger boy. Adopted from a rescue 2 ½ years ago at the age of 12, Ian has been proving every day that older kitties have just as much love (and personality) to share.

Though he’s still feral at heart, Ian has come a long way. He now lets his mom pet his paw, which makes her so happy. And clearly, he’s mastered the art of cozy naps, tongue out and all.

Ian’s story is a reminder of the joy that comes with adopting senior and feral cats. With patience and care, they’ll show you just how special they are.

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From megaphone meows to surprise visits, here’s what’s trending this week:

• 📢 Tiny black kitten’s “megaphone mouth” smile is almost too cute to handle

• 👂 Big-eared cats deserve big personality names—here are the best picks

• 🏠 Woman’s friend brings over her cat, and the reaction is priceless

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: There are 44 recognized breeds of cats.

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