It was, indeed, a lucky break for these animals - 12 dogs, a cat and a Burmese python – when their unfortunate plight was accidentally discovered.

Law enforcers went to 24514 Audubon Drive to arrest John Stansfield for theft and dealing in stolen property. In the course of performing their duty, they saw the pets in the house which was full of feces and urine. They were appalled by the animals' health and living conditions.

One would think that it is mathematically improbable to talk about three heads and nine limbs when it only involves two cats. But a cat from Pennsylvania and another from Kedah, Malaysia defied mathematical and genetic logic when they were born with an extra limb and an extra head, respectively.

They say actions speak louder than words but this may not always be the case – especially when it comes to our feline friends. As we all know, communication is a vital part of human life. For pet owners however, communication may not be that easy when it comes to their pet.

Mieshelle Nagelschneider, a feline behavior consultant, shares the most common non-verbal feline messages that have helped her clients improve their relationship with their pet, together with some suggestions on how to effectively respond to them.

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American celebutante Paris Hilton has reportedly turned her back on Prada as of the 13th of February 2008. At the end of January, the hotel heiress dropped her pet feline “Prada” off to a veterinary clinic and allegedly forgot all about it. The clinic promptly contacted and returned the animal to the Kris Kelly Foundation from which Paris adopted the cat, informing them of the mishap.

 

Researchers at Korea's Gyeongsang National University have successfully cloned 'glow-in-the-dark' cats, another milestone in genetic manipulation studies. The experiment essentially are two procedures, cloning and gene splicing, done on two generations of a single cat line.

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA: It has never been easier to fly the friendly skies with your best friend- your four-legged furry best friend rather. More and more airlines are making allowances for pets to join that long-deserved vacation with the rest of the family.

NEW YORK, New York: Are cats a mystery to you? Do you want to know what makes them tick (and scratch)? Well, now you may finally be able to.

COUNTRY, Missouri: Did you know that nearly 7.5 million households will be dressing up their pets alongside their kids for Halloween, spending nearly two billion dollars in the process?. Yep, Halloween for pets is big business.

NEW YORK, New York: $25,000 spas, $8000 gold and diamond collars, $3000 pooch perfume. Welcome to the world of the ultra-spoiled pet.

EDINBURGH, Scotland: First, it was dogs. Then came horses. And now, cats have joined the club. The fat club, that is. Unfortunately for our feline friends, obesity also means a higher risk of diabetes.