Past Trivia

Question for Friday, August 17 2018

You don’t need a telescope to enjoy these copper & brass ___. They’re elegant, handmade, and they feed 35 shelter animals!

  • Butterflies & Blooms Dresses
  • Life with a Dog Travel Mugs
  • Moonlight Cat Earrings – correct answer
  • Pouncing Pets Flip Flops

Our fair-trade Moonlight Cat Earrings are purrfect for you or as a gift for a friend! Plus they're on sale, & feed 35 shelter animals. Click for Photos & More! →

Question for Thursday, August 16 2018

If your cat could talk, they might tell you why they’re ___. It can indicate contentment, or be a comfort mechanism during stress.

  • Yowling
  • Chirping
  • Purring – correct answer
  • None of the above

Purring doesn't always indicate contentment; sometimes it's a reaction to stress. What would you learn from your cat, if she could talk? Click for Photos & More! →

Question for Wednesday, August 15 2018

Safe and tender oat, rye, & lemon ___ are fine for cats to enjoy chomping on, in moderation! Just make sure they’re pesticide free.

  • Trees
  • Geraniums
  • Grass – correct answer
  • Lilies

Lilies and geraniums are toxic, but cats can safely enjoy pet-friendly grasses! Do you know what the health benefits are? Click for Photos & More! →

Question for Tuesday, August 14 2018

Normally, cats have ___ toes in total (all 4 paws). But two polydactyl cats hold the world record for the most toes, with ___ each!

  • 12, 36
  • 18, 28 – correct answer
  • 28, 44
  • 37, 55

Most cats have 18 toes, five on each front paw and four on each back paw. The record is 28! Try counting toes on these cute kitten feet. Click for Photo & More! →

Question for Monday, August 13 2018

Crazy cat myths that have followed our favorite felines around the world for centuries. Which of these myths contain a kernel of truth?

  • Black cats are unlucky
  • Cats are interdimensional aliens
  • Cats have 9 lives
  • Only sick cats eat grass – correct answer

"Only sick cats eat grass" is a myth with a grain of truth. Cats actually eat it for many reasons, not just to settle an upset tummy! Click for Photos & More! →

Question for Sunday, August 12 2018

Did you know that catnip has relaxing properties for humans? How is it most commonly consumed?

  • Tea – correct answer
  • Ice cream flavor
  • Seasoning
  • Cocktail

Catnip tea helps relieve stress, headaches, upset stomachs, & insomnia. The English drank it regularly before tea arrived from China!

Question for Saturday, August 11 2018

Cats are desert creatures and like warmer temperatures. But if summer days get too hot, you can try to ___ to help them cool down!

  • Wet their ears and paws
  • Let them lay on chilled towels
  • Wet your cat's ears & paws & let them lay on chilled towels – correct answer
  • None of the above

If your cat is too hot, wetting their ears & paws and laying on cold towels will cool their blood as it circulates through their bodies.

Question for Friday, August 10 2018

Calico cats & kittens are almost always ___! That’s because the gene for their ___ is on the X chromosome.

  • Polydactyl, toes
  • Silver-eyed; eye color
  • Female, color – correct answer
  • Male, tail-length

Like most calicos, Jubilee's color comes from the chromosome that makes her female. When she needed help, a tough Marine stepped in... Click for Photos & More! →

Question for Thursday, August 9 2018

Add some light & love to your garden with this ___. The purple shimmery glow emits a feeling of serenity that is powered by the sun!

  • Paw Print Muffin Tin
  • Flight at Dusk Solar Light – correct answer
  • Scattered Paw Prints Welcome Mat
  • Hedgehog Love Socks

Our Flight at Dusk Solar Light feeds 71 shelter animals, is Buy One, Get One FREE, & it's also on sale! Don't miss this amazing deal! Click for Photos & More! →

Question for Wednesday, August 8 2018

While outdoors, you stumble over some kittens much too young to fend for themselves. If they’re not in a box, what should you do?

  • Don't disturb them, but keep watch – correct answer
  • Put a blanket over them
  • Take them to the shelter immediately
  • Give them fresh water

Chances are good that mama will return, so don't disturb them - but keep watch over them for a few hours. Do you know what to do next? Click for Photos & More! →

Question for Tuesday, August 7 2018

Prince Ozzy completely busted the old myth that suggests ___ cats are unlucky. His heroic actions saved his mom’s life during a ___!

  • White; thunderstorm
  • Tabby; tornado
  • Black; house fire – correct answer
  • Russian blue; scary movie

Prince Ozzy woke his mom up just in time - the room was awash in smoke from a house fire. Learn how she & her heroic black cat escaped! Click for Photos & More! →

Question for Monday, August 6 2018

Animal control picked up a black kitten & named him “Monster” for his ___ personality. But there was a reason for the way he behaved!

  • Angry – correct answer
  • Sunny
  • Light-hearted
  • Happy

Caretakers learned that Monster had had feline panleukopenia, which is why he behaved so angrily. But this itty-bitty kitty has improved! Click for Photos & More! →

Question for Sunday, August 5 2018

Cats purr at the same frequency as an idling diesel engine! That’s about ___ cycles per second.

  • 15
  • 26 – correct answer
  • 105
  • 525

It's hard to believe your cat has anything in common with a diesel engine, but your cat purrs like one - at around 26 cycles a second!

Question for Saturday, August 4 2018

In 2016, Didga broke her own World Record for the most tricks performed by a cat in under a minute. How many tricks did she perform?

  • 50
  • 37
  • 24 – correct answer
  • 15

Didga performed 24 tricks in under a minute, including high-five, touch-the-coin, and a skateboarding "hippy" jump. Amazing!

Question for Friday, August 3 2018

Some cats are notorious for lying on your computer keyboard, but there’s a good reason for this silliness! Why do you think they sit there?

  • Warmth
  • Attention
  • Grooming
  • Warmth & attention – correct answer

Computer keyboards provide a lot of warmth, plus kitty gets a lot of attention! What other silly behaviors does your cat do? Click for Photos & More! →

Question for Thursday, August 2 2018

What is it about that white stuff in your bathroom that makes your cat want to attack it? Why do some cats love destroying ___?

  • Mirrors
  • Pillows
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper – correct answer

Does it seem like your cats are at war with your toilet paper? These 16 cats are taking no prisoners -- check them out! Click for Photos & More! →

Question for Wednesday, August 1 2018

___ is one of the nation’s biggest problems for pets. It increases stress on joints, heart, & other organs, and can lead to diabetes!

  • Cancer
  • Arthritis
  • Obesity – correct answer
  • Hair loss

When Mike & Megan went to adopt a cat, their hearts went out to Bronson, a very obese cat. They're ready to help him lose weight! Click for Photos & More! →

Question for Tuesday, July 31 2018

When she tucks her front paws in & curls her tail neatly around her body, a cat resembles a ___. It’s become a cute internet meme!

  • Potted plant
  • Loaf of bread – correct answer
  • Cup of coffee
  • Spaghetti noodle

Comparing these curled up cats to loaves of bread is too cute -- there's even a tiny kitten biscuit! Does your cat do this? Click for 20 Photos & More! →

Question for Monday, July 30 2018

Athena the cat was in terrible shape from growing in a ___. Neglect and careless breeding caused a life-threatening ___ infection.

  • Barn, behavioral
  • Loving home, tooth
  • Puppy mill, respiratory – correct answer
  • Meadow, allergic

Athena had an awful respiratory infection from living in a puppy mill, & nearly had to be put down. A vet's drastic solution saved her. Click for Photos & More! →

Question for Sunday, July 29 2018

Cats and humans both have a ___, a series of fused vertebrae in the lower spine that intersects with hips and pelvis.

  • Patella
  • Ulna
  • Malleus
  • Sacrum – correct answer

A cat's sacrum is made up of 3 fused vertebrae, connecting the tail to the spine. In humans, 5 vertebrae are fused to form the sacrum.

Question for Saturday, July 28 2018

Although cats have developed other ways of coping with the heat, they do not have ___ all over their skin like humans do!

  • Taste buds
  • Pores
  • Sweat glands – correct answer
  • All of the above

Cats don't have sweat glands all over their bodies, but their paws do sweat -- so you might see damp little paw prints on the floor!

Question for Friday, July 27 2018

Our ultra-soft microfiber ___ comes as a complete set in multiple sizes and colors. It’s purrfect for your bedroom or a guest room!

  • Kitty Shaped Throw Pillow
  • Super Cozy™ Lattice Paws Bedding – correct answer
  • Pair of Rainbow of Paws Flip Flops
  • Midnight Bling Paw Purse

This Super Cozy™ Lattice Paws Bedding Set is more than half off, and it feeds 71 shelter animals! Don't miss out! Click for Photos & More! →

Question for Thursday, July 26 2018

It’s National Feed a Rescue Pet Week! To help feed the millions of shelter pets across the country, we’re working wth our partners to donate ____ meals this week!

  • 5,000
  • 50,000
  • 500,000
  • 5 Million – correct answer

In honor of National Feed a Rescue Pet Week, we're working with our partners to donate 5 MILLION meals to feed shelter cats & dogs! Want to help? Click for More! →

Question for Wednesday, July 25 2018

A woman rushed to help an injured cat after hearing cries coming from her laundry room. The cat’s tail was so infected, it had to be ___.

  • Styled
  • Amputated – correct answer
  • Replaced
  • Left alone

The vet decided the best option was amputation, & it probably saved this kitty’s life. Just look at how happy and playful she is now! Click for Photos & More! →

Question for Tuesday, July 24 2018

Caitlin cleared the yard of an abandoned house and set up _____ & feeding stations… all to help out the feral cats in her neighborhood!

  • Digital cameras
  • Televisions for entertainment
  • Multiple shelter boxes – correct answer
  • None of the above

After moving, Caitlin was worried about the feral cats she had been helping, so she got started making shelter boxes & went from there! Click for Photos & More! →

Question for Monday, July 23 2018

___ can be good for topical uses, smells like the beach, & should never be given orally unless under the supervision of your vet!

  • Sunscreen
  • Coconut oil – correct answer
  • Olive oil
  • Pineapple leaves

If you're curious about coconut oil, we've got the answers for you! Don't forget to check with your vet before administering it! Click for Photos & More! →

Question for Sunday, July 22 2018

In 1799, a French astronomer decided to name a constellation ___ the Cat because there wasn’t a cat among the stars yet.

  • Felis – correct answer
  • Felinia
  • Felix
  • Floof

Felis the Cat was a recognized constellation for decades before being declared obsolete by the International Astronomical Union.

Question for Saturday, July 21 2018

You may have heard of popular conventions like Comic Con and the PAX gaming convention, but did you know there is also a ___?

  • Catnip Con
  • AIC (Amazing Internet Cats) Con
  • Kitten D'light Con
  • CatCon – correct answer

CatCon is real! It claims to be "the biggest cat-centric, pop culture event in the world dedicated to all things feline." Wow!

Question for Friday, July 20 2018

Sometimes called a manul, this small wildcat is usually found in Central Asia. They have unusual pupils & a lot of fur!

  • Asian golden cat
  • Bobcat
  • Eurasian lynx
  • Pallas cat – correct answer

When one farmer found some Pallas kittens, it's no wonder he didn't immediately recognize what they were! Guess who adopted them? Click for Photos & More! →

Question for Thursday, July 19 2018

If your cat is gently patting your face, it could mean they want ___. More forceful strikes like mean that they’re ___.

  • A bath; thirsty
  • Attention; upset – correct answer
  • To be left alone; happy
  • A blanket; cold

Gentle pats signal a desire for attention, while stronger strikes may mean they're upset. What other behaviors would you like explained? Click for Photos & More! →

Question for Wednesday, July 18 2018

___ got his name for his sweetness and black & white coloring — just like the cookie! It’s no wonder these residents keep him around!

  • Thin mint
  • Sugar
  • Peanut Butter
  • Oreo – correct answer

Oreo kept wandering into a nursing home in Ohio, so residents decided to keep him for good. After all, he’s healthier than his namesake! Click for Photos, Video & More! →

Question for Tuesday, July 17 2018

Kittens need about ___ hours of sleep each day. Warning: the cuteness may make you feel warm, fuzzy, & maybe a little bit sleepy!

  • 10
  • 20 – correct answer
  • 24
  • 48

Kittens like these need about 20 hours of sleep per day, though they're pretty rambunctious between naps. Number 12 is my favorite! Click for Adorable Photos & More! →

Question for Monday, July 16 2018

Tired of being alone, a determined street cat jumped through the open window of a ___ & spread out for a warm nap on someone’s dash.

  • Bicycle
  • Car – correct answer
  • House
  • Segway

That car belonged to Burcu, & she understands how difficult it can be for street cats in Turkey. Guess what she does next? Click for Photos & More! →

Question for Sunday, July 15 2018

Which wild cat is native to Central & South America and was kept as a pet by artist Salvador Dali?

  • Jaguar
  • Snow leopard
  • Puma
  • Ocelot – correct answer

There are many good reasons that ocelots shouldn't be kept as pets, though like Dali, many of us admire those big eyes & the golden fur!

Question for Saturday, July 14 2018

Once called the Spotted Mist, this short-haired breed has grayish spotted fur. It is now named the ___, after the place it’s from!

  • Canadian Mist
  • American Mist
  • Australian Mist – correct answer
  • French Mist

Now known as the Australian mist, this breed has a beautiful hazy coat pattern, and large engaging eyes!

Question for Friday, July 13 2018

Big News! Through the Kibble Plus program, we’ve now donated over ____ pieces of kibble and vaccinated more than _____ shelter pets!

  • 500,000 / 35,000
  • 42 Million / 63,000
  • 200 Million / 140,000 – correct answer
  • 1,355 / 29

Kibble Plus members have donated over 200 million pieces of kibble and vaccinated 140,000 shelter cats & dogs! Just $5.00 per month... want to join?? Click for More! →