Happy Tuesday:

• 🐱 A sanctuary for stray cats

• 🐈 Cat of the day, Lily

• ⏰ Can your cat tell time?

• 💸 Find the right insurance for your cat

True or False?

Indoor cats don’t experience seasonal shedding.

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In South Alabama, a quiet sanctuary is giving hundreds of cats a different kind of future. Coastal Cats & Critters started with a single relocated colony and has grown into a home for around 350 cats, along with a mix of farm animals who’ve also found their way there.

For many of these cats, adoption isn’t the right fit. Some are feral, others struggle in traditional homes, and a few, like a cat named Willow, simply prefer life on their own terms. At the sanctuary, they have space to roam, indoor care when needed, and the freedom to choose how much human interaction they want.

The property is designed with their needs in mind. Outdoor enclosures, climate-controlled barns, and separate areas for cats requiring extra care all help create a stable environment. Volunteers and staff provide daily support, while visitors add enrichment and social interaction.

Beyond the sanctuary itself, the team focuses on prevention. From pet food pantries to community education, their goal is to keep cats in homes whenever possible and offer a safe place when that’s not an option.

Meet Lily, Daily Purr reader Dawn’s foster cat who is still waiting for her forever home.

Lily has been through more than most. She survived a fire, a dog attack, and the loss of her owners, then spent a year on the streets learning to fend for herself. Despite it all, she’s still here, still gentle, and still hoping for a second chance.

Now safe and cared for, Lily is simply waiting for someone to show her the love and kindness she’s been missing.

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Cats may not read clocks, but they’re excellent at predicting what comes next. Through internal rhythms and daily patterns, they learn when it’s time to eat, sleep, or wait by the door. That’s why they seem to know exactly when dinner is coming.

This reliance on routine runs deep. Studies show that even small changes, like a different feeding time or a new caregiver, can trigger stress. Some cats respond with changes in appetite, litter box habits, or even physical symptoms like vomiting or diarrhea.

Disruptions don’t have to be dramatic to matter. New people, travel, noise, or even switching food or litter can throw off a cat’s sense of stability. Because cats rely on predictability, these shifts can feel bigger than they seem.

Keeping a consistent routine helps reduce that stress. Feeding, playtime, and daily care at similar times give cats a sense of control. When changes are unavoidable, introducing them gradually can make the adjustment easier.

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From unlikely friendships to clever heists and dream setups, here’s what’s trending this week:

• 🐔 Tabby cat and a chicken form the sweetest friendship

• 🧊 Food keeps disappearing from the fridge and the culprit is unexpected

• 🌳 Outdoor cat gets his own custom-built treehouse

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: False. Light changes indoors can still trigger shedding cycles.

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