As veterinarians treat the surviving animals for ailments like smoke inhalation and burned paws, donors from all over the world have contributed $750,000 to help the newly homeless moggies and ensure Happy Cat continues in some form.

Pain In The Bud

04.04.2025

Does The Budster Love Me? – Pain In The Bud

"Love is a strong word, human. I prefer 'tolerate.' On days when you anticipate my snack cravings before I verbalize them, you could maybe say I'm fond of you."

Pain In The Bud

02.04.2025

Report: Trump Officials Added Buddy The Cat To Houthi War Plans Text Group – Pain In The Bud

The mercurial tabby cat tried to convince Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth to bomb the Isle of Dogs, White House officials grudglingly acknowledged.

Pain In The Bud

01.04.2025

NY Sanctuary Founder, As Many As 100 Cats Feared Dead In ‘Suspicious’ Fire – Pain In The Bud

Chris Arsenault ran back into the fire in an attempt to save more cats and never reemerged.

Pain In The Bud

31.03.2025

‘Swift And Lethal’: Cats Have No Defense Against Bird Flu, And It Keeps Showing Up In Their Food – Pain In The Bud

Bird flu is killing cats domestic and wild, in captivity and in nature. Experts are sounding the alarm, warning people not to feed their cats raw food, allow them to drink milk, or let them roam outside where they can easily catch the virus by going after small prey.

Pain In The Bud

30.03.2025

‘Petfluencers’ Make Their Cats Wear Clothes, Plus: Why A New Coat Color Has Emerged – Pain In The Bud

The quest for clicks and attention is a race to the bottom, and "petfluencers" are willing to dive deep to differentiate themselves from the thousands of others trying to build an audience.

Pain In The Bud

29.03.2025

Little Buddy Demands Due Regard On National Respect Your Cat Day – Pain In The Bud

Your feline overlord(s) want you to show more respect, human! What special things are you doing for them today?

Pain In The Bud

27.03.2025

Wordless Wednesday: A Very Handsome Cat! – Pain In The Bud

Who's a handsome little guy? Buddy is!

Pain In The Bud

24.03.2025

Fearless Cat Forces Bear To Retreat, PLUS: Flow’s Void Sparks Interest In Black Moggies – Pain In The Bud

Flow's Cat has improved things for his fellow voids, who are drawing more interest from adopters.

Pain In The Bud

23.03.2025

RSPCA Wants Cat Cafes ‘Phased Out,’ Says Cats’ Needs Not Met – Pain In The Bud

Cat cafes offer a unique way for adoptable kitties to find homes, as well as a stress-reducing experience for customers, but two groups in the UK say cafes are not appropriate living spaces for cats.

Pain In The Bud

21.03.2025

A Cruel, Emotionally Manipulative New Scam Targets Cat Owners – Pain In The Bud

"I had to leave work because I was a wreck, fully believing my cat was on the verge of life and death. It’s cruel that people do this," one victim said.

Pain In The Bud

20.03.2025

Wordy Wednesday: Critically Endangered Orangutan Babies – Pain In The Bud

The palm oil and logging industries have killed so many orangutan mothers, there are now more than a dozen major orangutan orphanages in Borneo and Sumatra. The pressure on orangutans, with whom we share 97% of our DNA, shows no signs of abating.

Pain In The Bud

19.03.2025

‘Relax, It’s Just A Cat’ Guest Says After Shoving Kitty Off Couch – Pain In The Bud

A woman asks Reddit if she overreacted when she tossed her friend out over the way the friend treated her cat.

Pain In The Bud

17.03.2025

Who Would Ever Leave New York? – Pain In The Bud

"Start spreadin' the news, I'm leaving today! I want to be a part of it, New York, New York!"

Pain In The Bud

15.03.2025

Terrified By Reports Of Bird Flu, Buddy Appoints His Human As Food Taster – Pain In The Bud

"If you keel over and die, I'll know not to eat the food," Buddy told his human.

Pain In The Bud

14.03.2025

Feeding Your Cat Flamin’ Hot Cheetos Is Not Funny – Pain In The Bud

A woman taunts her cat with ultra-processed snacks, then laughs at his disgusted reaction when he gets a taste. The "cute" video has gone viral.

Pain In The Bud

14.03.2025

Flow’s Cat Accepts Oscar In The Most Feline Way Imaginable – Pain In The Bud

The animated feature about a cat surviving an apocalyptic flood has racked up awards and earned universal acclaim.

Pain In The Bud

12.03.2025

‘Why Are Cats Such A Medical Black Box?’ New York Times Columnist Asks – Pain In The Bud

Veterinary science and research still focuses primarily on dogs, but scientists are trying to change that and help us better understand how to care for our little feline buddies.

Pain In The Bud

09.03.2025

Buddy Visits Leopards, Finds Himself On The Menu – Pain In The Bud

Buddy's back at it, trying to befriend big cats. Emboldened by his success with the tolerant and wise jaguars, the reckless tabby has his sights set on the savanna and its temperamental predators, the leopards. Can Buddy win the admiration of these notoriously dangerous felids, or will he end up as a light snack for…

Pain In The Bud

06.03.2025

Wordless Wednesday: Awesome Photos Of Tigers Swimming! – Pain In The Bud

For tigers, going for a dip on a hot day is pure bliss.

Pain In The Bud

04.03.2025

Buddy Rages At Klingons For Interrupting Nap Time – Pain In The Bud

Can Captain Buddy of the USS Fowl Play outsmart the Klingons once again to save his crew and salvage his nap?

Pain In The Bud

04.03.2025

Critics Heap Praise On PITB, The Web’s Greatest Cat Blog – Pain In The Bud

Entering its sixth year as the most incredibly awesome cat blog in the universe, PITB continues to chronicle the amazing adventures of Buddy the Cat.

Pain In The Bud

01.03.2025

Petition Aims To Make NYC Bodega Cats Official, Help Pay For Their Vet Care – Pain In The Bud

The plan would allow bodega owners to certify their cats, eliminate city fines for keeping them, and help find homes for working felines if their stores shut down

Pain In The Bud

28.02.2025

People Like This Should Be Banned From Having Pets – Pain In The Bud

A woman surrendered a cat she's had since kittenhood. Her reason? He sheds.

Pain In The Bud

27.02.2025

Wordless Wednesday: The Magnificent, Majestic Puma Concolor – Pain In The Bud

The puma, also known as the mountain lion, cougar, screamer, panther, catamount, suçuarana, pangui, American lion and dozens of other names, looks like a big cat but is genetically closer to our domestic Feline friends.

Pain In The Bud

26.02.2025

Bud’s A Smart Little Dude, According To A Cat IQ Test – Pain In The Bud

Is your cat a genius or not the sharpest claw on the paw? The University of Maine's Cat Lab wants your help as researchers seek to measure feline intelligence.

Pain In The Bud

25.02.2025

Shrill Editorial Calls Cats ‘Domestic Terrorists’ And ‘Skulking, Disobedient Destroyers’ Who Should Be ‘Locked Down’ – Pain In The Bud

The more bunk studies claim cats are driving wildlife to extinction, the more people in media and government call for extreme measures to contain them.

Pain In The Bud

20.02.2025

Wordless Wednesday: The Buddinese Tiger – Pain In The Bud

Buddy lets his meowscles do the talking.

Pain In The Bud

19.02.2025

Wordless Wednesday: Baby Jaguar Cub Club! – Pain In The Bud

Who wants to see cute baby jaguars?

Pain In The Bud

19.02.2025

You’re No One Without A Pet Tiger: How The Gulf’s Rich Kids Show Off – Pain In The Bud

Cheetahs are on the precipice of extinction because of relentless poaching on behalf of the children of oligarchs, and showing off collections of rare big cats has become de rigueur on social media.

Pain In The Bud

19.02.2025

Happy Valentine’s Day From The Fabio Of Cats – Pain In The Bud

Little Buddy's special Valentine's Day message!

Pain In The Bud

19.02.2025

The Best Movies About Cats – Pain In The Bud

A comedy, a remarkable documentary, a classic and a surprise hit make the list for the best cat-centric movies.

Pain In The Bud

19.02.2025

Diocese Suspends Priest For Allegedly Drowning Cats After Animal Cruelty Arrest – Pain In The Bud

The bishop of Little Rock called the allegations "disturbing" and said Thessing would not serve his two home parishes while the criminal case plays out.

Pain In The Bud

19.02.2025

Cats Listed On Google Maps Are Getting Showered With Treats By Enamored Visitors. Buddy Wants In! – Pain In The Bud

Some friendly felines boast five-star ratings in their listings, beating out top restaurants, hotels and nightclubs for highest-rated tourist attractions in their cities.

Pain In The Bud

19.02.2025

‘They’re A Really Dope Companion’: Jordan Poole Is The NBA’s Most Doting Cat Dad – Pain In The Bud

The Washington Wizards' Jordan Poole loves cats, and he's showing his fellow NBA players what awesome little buddies they can be.

Pain In The Bud

19.02.2025

UK Pol Resigns After He Was Filmed Trying To Kill Cat With Explosives – Pain In The Bud

The cat survived but her personality has radically changed from loving and affectionate to distant and wary, her human said.

Pain In The Bud

19.02.2025

Is Scotland Really Considering A Ban On Pet Cats To Protect Wildlife? – Pain In The Bud

A report commissioned by the Scottish government blames cats for killing 27 million birds annually in the country.

Pain In The Bud

19.02.2025

Palmerston The Cat Accepts Post In Bermuda, Will Plot World Domination From Tropical Paradise – Pain In The Bud

Palmerston is the former chief mouser at the UK's foreign office, and is infamous for his numerous clashes with No. 10 Downing Street's chief mouser, Larry the Cat.

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After 10,000 Years, Dire Wolves Walk The Earth Again – Pain In The Bud

Buddy — Er, Budhotep — Is Apparently Descended From Royal Pharaonic Felines – Pain In The Bud

Investigators Rule Sanctuary Fire ‘Not Suspicious’ As Vets And Volunteers Treat 200 Surviving Cats – Pain In The Bud

Does The Budster Love Me? – Pain In The Bud

Report: Trump Officials Added Buddy The Cat To Houthi War Plans Text Group – Pain In The Bud

NY Sanctuary Founder, As Many As 100 Cats Feared Dead In ‘Suspicious’ Fire – Pain In The Bud

‘Swift And Lethal’: Cats Have No Defense Against Bird Flu, And It Keeps Showing Up In Their Food – Pain In The Bud

‘Petfluencers’ Make Their Cats Wear Clothes, Plus: Why A New Coat Color Has Emerged – Pain In The Bud

Little Buddy Demands Due Regard On National Respect Your Cat Day – Pain In The Bud

Wordless Wednesday: A Very Handsome Cat! – Pain In The Bud

Fearless Cat Forces Bear To Retreat, PLUS: Flow’s Void Sparks Interest In Black Moggies – Pain In The Bud

RSPCA Wants Cat Cafes ‘Phased Out,’ Says Cats’ Needs Not Met – Pain In The Bud

A Cruel, Emotionally Manipulative New Scam Targets Cat Owners – Pain In The Bud

Wordy Wednesday: Critically Endangered Orangutan Babies – Pain In The Bud

‘Relax, It’s Just A Cat’ Guest Says After Shoving Kitty Off Couch – Pain In The Bud

Who Would Ever Leave New York? – Pain In The Bud

Terrified By Reports Of Bird Flu, Buddy Appoints His Human As Food Taster – Pain In The Bud

Feeding Your Cat Flamin’ Hot Cheetos Is Not Funny – Pain In The Bud

Flow’s Cat Accepts Oscar In The Most Feline Way Imaginable – Pain In The Bud

‘Why Are Cats Such A Medical Black Box?’ New York Times Columnist Asks – Pain In The Bud

Buddy Visits Leopards, Finds Himself On The Menu – Pain In The Bud

Wordless Wednesday: Awesome Photos Of Tigers Swimming! – Pain In The Bud

Buddy Rages At Klingons For Interrupting Nap Time – Pain In The Bud

Critics Heap Praise On PITB, The Web’s Greatest Cat Blog – Pain In The Bud

Petition Aims To Make NYC Bodega Cats Official, Help Pay For Their Vet Care – Pain In The Bud

People Like This Should Be Banned From Having Pets – Pain In The Bud

Wordless Wednesday: The Magnificent, Majestic Puma Concolor – Pain In The Bud

Bud’s A Smart Little Dude, According To A Cat IQ Test – Pain In The Bud

Shrill Editorial Calls Cats ‘Domestic Terrorists’ And ‘Skulking, Disobedient Destroyers’ Who Should Be ‘Locked Down’ – Pain In The Bud

Wordless Wednesday: The Buddinese Tiger – Pain In The Bud

Wordless Wednesday: Baby Jaguar Cub Club! – Pain In The Bud

You’re No One Without A Pet Tiger: How The Gulf’s Rich Kids Show Off – Pain In The Bud

Happy Valentine’s Day From The Fabio Of Cats – Pain In The Bud

The Best Movies About Cats – Pain In The Bud

Diocese Suspends Priest For Allegedly Drowning Cats After Animal Cruelty Arrest – Pain In The Bud

Cats Listed On Google Maps Are Getting Showered With Treats By Enamored Visitors. Buddy Wants In! – Pain In The Bud

‘They’re A Really Dope Companion’: Jordan Poole Is The NBA’s Most Doting Cat Dad – Pain In The Bud

UK Pol Resigns After He Was Filmed Trying To Kill Cat With Explosives – Pain In The Bud

Is Scotland Really Considering A Ban On Pet Cats To Protect Wildlife? – Pain In The Bud

Palmerston The Cat Accepts Post In Bermuda, Will Plot World Domination From Tropical Paradise – Pain In The Bud

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