Today on Anderson Cooper's talk show he brought on Animal Planet's John Fulton and animal columnist Mary Ellen to show off Nimbus — a very pretty, wide-eyed Persian cat whom Mary Ellen has taught to swim. Did you know that 1 in 1,000 cats dies by drowning? Neither did we, and this is why poor Nimbus was forced to learn how to paddle across a swimming pool and climb out on his own accord. more ›

Here's an extra-brief, cute-overloaded palate cleanser for you featuring one tiny kitten and twelve seconds of unabashed adorableness. [via BuzzFeed] more ›

We realize we're a little late to this delightful story, which was making the rounds late last week, but we hope it brightens your Monday nonetheless. The folks down at the Santa Cruz Animal Shelter are looking for the owners of an eight-month-old female tabby kitten who claimed a warm spot inside a van's engine compartment in Mill Valley and then rode all the way to Santa Cruz last Wednesday. The kitten survived the trip remarkably unscathed. more ›

In the central valley wasteland of suburban Bakersfield, California, 35-year-old Jason Wilmert stands accused of decapitating and cooking cats. According to AP reports, Wilmert's neighbors in Oildale called the Sheriff after hearing "sounds of cats screaming" coming from the man's backyard. One told sheriff's deputies he even witnessed the gory feline decapitation, which Wilmert was apparently performing right there in the yard. more ›

These guys sure are lonely. They could really use a home and family (likes yours!) to call their own. Maybe you would like a little love in your life too, yes? Well, why not adopt one of these lovable, needy, remarkable creatures today. Or tomorrow. Just do it soon! You can visit them at the SF SPCA (2500 16th Street) to see if you're a match. (Hint: you are.) If you have a heart or are in need of some karma, or both, please take a look at these guys. Their eyes are brimming over with sadness because they aren't with you. However, they're just waiting to explode with love and joy all over your life. more ›

Macy's and SF SPCA unveiled their 25th annual holiday window display on Friday evening, featuring the traditional daily rotation of adorable and adoptable kittens and puppies. This year, they're streaming the furry frolickers live via six different cameras. Not all the cams have visible action at the same time, but this morning we've had luck with cameras #4 and #5, and sometimes #1. more ›

Let's start off by stating the obvious: you should never drug your pets. Seriously, don't. It's mean, it could harm or kill your little best buddy, and you could wind up in the lower rungs of Hell for living such a cruel life. That said, this video showing a cat high on Adderall (an ADHD drug) is zany in a sad, poor-little-fella way. more ›

Setting himself apart from the myriad of food writers in the Bay Area, SFoodie's new-ish editor W. Blake Gray stopped being polite, and just got real. As San Francisco residents sent a petition to the South Korean consulate on Tuesday, one that (bizarrely? rightfully? xenophobically?) asked their citizens to stop eating dogs and cats, Gray shared his own experiences dining on the noted household pets. One time was an accident, the other on purpose. more ›

Remember Maru, the cat who loves boxes of all shapes and sizes? Maru's fame on the webs has become very, very great, and now his Japanese owner is publishing an English-language book about his feline companion called I am Maru -- based on the blog of the same name. Yes, folks, this is where the publishing industry is headed. Anyway, please enjoy this video of Maru's greatest hits. If only all cats were this adorable and playful. [Laughing Squid] more ›

Gasp! San Francisco has a new hotel... and it's just for felines. It's called Mission: Cats (which, in a startling coincidence, is also the title of your editor's pending autobiography) and it "combines everyone's love of live cat webcams (owners can check in on their cats while they're out of town) with plush digs for your cat to get comfortable in when you're on that much-needed vacation," reports 7x7. more ›

In South San Francisco, a police sergeant shot down two off-leash and unattended pit bulls after he found them in an alleyway violently ripping a cat to pieces. The owner, who is understandably distraught, tells the Examiner that the dogs - rescue pups named Molly and Sam - were always "playful" and "friendly". While we're hesitant to perpetuate the media's image of pit bulls as vicious attack dogs, they were, you know, ripping a cat to pieces. more ›

Just because, that's why. more ›

February is National Spay and Neuter Month, and the Humane Society's 17th Annual Spay Day takes place on Tuesday, Feb. 22. In conjunction with the event, San Francisco SFPCA will be offering free spay and neuter services for cats and dogs of San Francisco residents during the whole month of February. more ›

If we must to go down in flames, shouldn't it be at the hands of darling felines? Andrew Dalton of Aggressive Panhandler (and, ahem, SFist) snapped this pic of the new cherishable cat mural that went up at the Harding Theater on Divisadero. more ›

Cat lovers beware. You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll plotz. [via OMG] more ›

Pour a saucer of cream on the ground today, folks. Today we honor the dozens of cats who lost their lives during a Napa blaze that occurred on Sunday afternoon. Located in the 2300 block of Stagecoach Canyon Road in Pope Valley, a "cattery," which was described as a "structure used for the breeding or mass housing of domestic cats," burned down. more ›

Did you know that today is National Pet Obesity Awareness Day? We did not. In fact, we didn't think this was a problem. Why? Because just look at these guys. LOOK AT THEM. More to love, as far as we're concerned. more ›

Borderlands is a fantastic science fiction and fantasy bookstore on Valencia Street. It's also the home to Ripley, a hairless sphinx cat, who, after radiation treatment to beat cancer, grew "fur" for the first time. Jason Sussberg's minute-long video tells you all you need to know. more ›

Tailgate (4 m/o) and Storm Trooper (3 m/o) are quite the pair. They met as neighbors while in the Shelter Medicine ward of the Leanne B. Roberts Veterinary Hospital while they were being prepared for adoption. There were furtive little paw swipes through their cages and sniffs through their walls, then friendship. When Storm Trooper’s eye infection necessitated having surgery leaving him sightless, hence his lack of eyes, Tailgate nurtured him and adopted the role of guide-kitty. more ›

This cutie girl is a true mixed bag of doggie goodness - a little of this, a little of that - and here you go - an adorable, playful ready to rock redhead. She's super social, and ready to walk you around the neighborhood and make new friends. Maybe you can give her a home and a big heart? more ›

2 year old female shorthair more ›

Look deep into my eyes. Try to resist me. You can’t. You will try, but you will fail. Meow. Purr. Anyway, I’m gorgeous, soft, cuddly and ready to be your best pal. How can you resist? more ›

The one and only Brittney Gilbert spotted this uplifting flyer yesterday letting the world know that Moose the cat has been found. It's quite a refreshing change from the sad, outdated lost pet flyers that blow in the wind and eventually disintegrate, leaving us wondering if the beloved pet ever made it back home. Yay, Moose! more ›

2-year-old male pit bull more ›

Six-month-old male Border Collie mix more ›

In lieu of our weekly adoptable pet offerings, we want to tell you that June is 'Adopt-A-Cat Month' at the SF SPCA. Which means: eee! Cats, you see, are rad. And kittens? Oh brother, are they something else. Yeah, they're very special -- even though there are so many of them. You can help heal their loneliness by heading over to the SPCA right now to welcome a little nutball of fur into your home. Kittens under 6 months are $150 each, with the second one thrown in for a mere $50. (Ok, calm down, it's just a donation fee, but still... cat coupons!) Visit SFSPCA.org for more details. more ›

Me? I am a very active, smart dog. I am social with people and dogs, and love to run, romp, play. I am not a couch potato or lap dog -- I’d rather be on the go than taking a snooze. My name "Seal" stems from my funny voice. Sometimes when I see dogs... more ›