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New York Post
24-05-2025
- General
- New York Post
Study finds NJ leads nation in missing cat reports
Let's hope they have nine lives. More cats have gone missing in New Jersey than in any other state in the US — and it could be a result of the Garden State having some of the 'deadliest' roads. A new study conducted by which maintains a national database of missing pets, found there were 18,580 reports of missing Jersey cats in 2024. Advertisement Utah followed with 15,165 missing felines, while 13,010 vanished in Massachusetts followed by 12,905 and 12,470 in Illinois and Michigan, respectively. In New York, 11,385 cats were reported missing — ranking the Empire State No. 7. 3 Siamese cats are reported missing the most, followed by Tuxedo cats. Pixel-Shot – Andrey Chernyshev, CEO of offered his theory on why more cats were reported missing in New Jersey than anywhere else. Advertisement 'The key insight is that New Jersey has created the perfect storm for cat loss through a unique combination of factors that no other state matches: Extreme density creating territorial confusion; deadliest road network and brutal commuting culture,' with 400,000-plus out-of-state commuters daily,' Chernyshev told The Post. Northeast professional pet tracker Carmen Brothers also said Jersey residents, in her experience, 'are more proactive about finding their missing pets' than those living in Southern states, like Alabama and Mississippi. 'The further north you go, the better people are about reporting missing pets, and that's just a sad reality,' Brothers explained. 'I also think people are more in tune with animal welfare in the Northeast, and I find that to be true of cats and dogs.' 3 Dogs named Luna and Bella go missing the most. Synthex – Advertisement 3 Huskies are reported missing more than any other dog breed. Sergey Bogdanov – Yet, Texas was the state with highest number of missing dog reports with 82,515 last year. Tennessee ranked No. 2 with 58,036 reports, and Arizona was close on its tail with 56,370. Meanwhile, New Yorkers reported 30,890 dogs missing in 2024, putting it at No. 23. With 37,090 dogs reported missing, New Jersey ranks No. 17. The study further found huskies and chihuahuas were reported missing more than any other dog breed, with Siamese and tuxedo cats vanishing the most. Advertisement Additionally, the study determined Friday is the day of the week when most pets are reported missing. As for names, dogs named Bella, Luna, Max, Coco and Rocky go missing the most, while cats named Luna, Milo, Leo, Simba and Oliver are most often reported to have disappeared. 'When a particular name is very common among pets nationwide, it naturally appears more frequently in lost pet reports,' the study notes.
Yahoo
28-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Hospital cat Easter egg challenge to help make staff and patients smile
A challenge led by a very special feline mascot is underway to provide chocolate Easter treats for staff and patients at Fairfield General Hospital. Tuxedo cat Spritzer lives on the grounds of the hospital with his owner Heléna Abrahams and regularly visits staff and patients on the mental health wards. Now in its eighth year, Spritzers Easter Egg Challenge is aiming to collect 3,500 eggs to be gifted to staff and patients at the hospital, from 'cleaners to surgeons'. Heléna said: 'It's been hard this year. We have 902 eggs at the moment but really want to be able to make sure we can cover the whole hospital. Helena Abrahams (Image: supplied)READ NEXT: New owners set to take over traditional Bury pub READ NEXT: Bury-based manufacturer invites young people to tour facility 'Our aim is to make people smile and let them know they are being thought of through this small gesture. 'If everyone who is reading donated a £1.35 egg, it would be a massive help. It's all about quantity so any size is really appreciated.' The challenge was hampered when more than 100 donated Easter eggs were stolen from a supermarket collection point in Whitefield last month. People can send monetary donations to gizmoslegacy108@ and the team will use the money to buy extra Easter eggs. Spritzer the cat (Image: supplied)Get the latest news delivered straight to your inbox by signing up to the Bury Times morning newsletter as well as our breaking news alerts. Heléna added: 'I live in the hospital grounds and see the work that the amazing staff do. "Spritzer makes the patients so happy and we want to keep giving a little something back.' There are donation trolleys in the following supermarkets for those who would like to support the cause: Morrisons - Whitefield, Heywood, Ramsbottom Tesco – Prestwich, Ramsbottom, Blackley Aldi - Bury Salford City FC is also supporting the cause and donations can be left with the club.
Yahoo
04-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Toddler Draws Picture Of Tuxedo Cat and the Resemblance Is Adorably Spot-On
Kids and cats can have the sweetest bond. If you spend any time on social media, there are countless videos and snapshots of little ones bonding with their cute furry pals. Let's re-phrase that — you must spend time scrolling the millions of cute kid and pet videos! We found a really good one. This 2-year-old little girl loves her Tuxedo cat so much that she drew her a picture. We are not only in awe of her artistic skills, but hearing her little voice as she talks to her cat is beyond adorable. She's so excited to gift her kitty named Mary the art she created just for her. When she presents it, she says, "Here you go" and it melts our hearts. It's a dynamic piece of toddler art. Not only did she recreate her cat, but it seems like there might be a bowl of food and some toys. We're not so sure Mary is impressed. Kitty looks at the drawing as if to say, "Um, this isn't a cat treat, but thanks." Such a cat thing to do. Mom shared that Mary might have thought her daughter was going to pick her up and hold her like a baby like she usually does. We also catch a glimpse of the family's gorgeous husky lounging in the background eliciting one commenter to write (imagine it in dog voice), "... why don't I get a picture?" Another shared of the cat's gift, "Mary is now an art collector."Encouraging your child to draw is an incredible (device-free) way to not only give them an activity, but to work on their self-expression. And parents do not need to be Egon Schiele-level good to join in with their kids. Tips on how to make this the most enriching for your child include never saying "I can't draw" even if your scribbles haven't evolved since you were a toddler. It's not about being good — it's more about expression. You don't want to fill your child's head with the notion that only great artists should draw. When your child does create something, share what you love about it. You can say something like, "Wow! I really like how you used blue there." You can also ask questions. Have your child share their thoughts when they were creating. Ask if there is a story behind their work. When you encourage art expression, you are also helping your child explore their creative side and build self-confidence. The cutie in this TikTok is incredible at expressing her artsy side. We bet the family's fridge is full of this 2-year-old's masterpieces.
