Happy Wednesday:

• 🐱 How Winky turned rescue into a mission

• 🙀 What your cat’s arched back means

• 👂 A brain-boosting hearing innovation

• 🐈 Breed spotlight: Cornish Rex

• 💤 Struggle with snoring or sleep apnea? Try this

Did You Know?

Some cat registries recognize more than ___ cat breeds.

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Winky the Dwarf Cat may be tiny, but her story has grown into something much bigger than one internet-famous cat. Her journey began when Heather Spencer was fostering a litter of kittens rescued from a feral cat colony in Eagle, Idaho.

Winky was one of six kittens, and Heather felt an instant connection. She planned to foster her until she reached the weight needed for spay surgery, but medical concerns changed that plan. By then, Winky was already home.

Today, Winky is known online for her tiny frame, big personality, and loyal community. Her days include chest cuddles, breakfast opinions, foster kitten supervision, catio time, medications, eye care, and nighttime zoomies.

Caring for Winky has also shown the reality of life with a special-needs cat. Through her platform, Heather now supports rescue work, fostering, senior cats, and special-needs animals.

Cats are basically built-in yoga instructors. Their flexible spines help them twist, stretch, and arch in ways that can look dramatic, adorable, or just a little mysterious.

Often, an arched back is completely normal. Cats may do it after a nap to stretch their muscles, increase circulation, and get their body ready for action. They may also arch when they are happy, especially if they are rubbing against you, purring, or getting excited for mealtime.

Other times, the famous “Halloween cat” pose means your cat feels scared or threatened. A high arch, puffed-up fur, dilated pupils, and stiff legs are usually your cat’s way of saying, “Please give me space.”

Play can bring out the arch, too, especially in kittens doing that sideways little crab walk. But if your cat is walking stiffly, acting withdrawn, avoiding stairs, or seeming painful, an arched back may point to discomfort. In those cases, a vet check is the safest next step.

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The Cornish Rex may be best known for its curls, but this breed has plenty of personality behind the waves. These cats are active, affectionate, and often happiest when they are close to their people.

The breed began in Cornwall, England, in 1950, when a curly-coated kitten named Kallibunker appeared in a litter of barn cats. His unusual coat came from a natural mutation, and breeders later helped establish the Cornish Rex in the U.S.

That coat is short, close-lying, silky, and covered in tight waves. Because it lacks the guard hairs found in many cats, the Cornish Rex can feel incredibly soft, but the coat may offer less protection from cold or sun. Their grooming needs are fairly simple, though their ears may need regular cleaning.

Cornish Rex cats are known for being smart, playful, and a little mischievous. They often enjoy climbing, exploring, traveling, and joining whatever their people are doing.

With big appetites, big personalities, and a love of attention, these curly cats are rarely background characters.

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This week’s Cat’s Corner has fresh catnip, an unlikely friendship, and some seriously squishy faces:

• 🌿 Greenhouse cat samples the catnip crop

• 🐰 Cat and bunny form a sweet bond

• 🐾 Cats surrender to the ultimate face squish

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.

🐱 Bite-Sized Treats

🧐 Did You Know: Some cat registries recognize more than 70 cat breeds. Breed counts can change as new breeds are accepted or standards are updated.

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