When I started working with cats almost 25 years ago, it was purely out of self-interest. My own cat, Kittums, had recently passed away. I decided to volunteer at a local animal shelter to get more ...

Cats behaving badly can feel like a bad dream. They pee in strange places -- on toasters, on the bed, in your suitcase. They'll play with a human or cat friend one moment, and hiss and bite the next.

Black cats have often been associated with witches, evil and bad luck. Experts say they're just as lovable as cats with other coat colors, and despite popular belief, they aren't in danger around ...