Freekibble Kat

Question for Tuesday, April 23 2019

It’s common to see domesticated cats ___, but when it comes to nepetalactone oil, big cats like Reno the leopard are all in, too!

• Getting a backscratch
• Begging for a belly rub
• Preparing a sushi dinner
• Enjoying catnip – correct answer

Big cats like Reno enjoy eating, rolling, & rubbing in catnip too! Well, except this lion; he was downright unimpressed. Watch the fun! Click for Video & More! →

Question for Monday, April 22 2019

Wildlife photographers avoid getting too close to their subjects, but in a viral photo, a(n) ___ got close to photographer Chris Du Plessis.

• Leopard
• Elephant
• Cheetah – correct answer
• Antelope

The cheetah cuddled right up - but she's not the only animal caught getting up close & personal with a stunned wildlife photographer! Click for Amazing Photos & More! →

Question for Sunday, April 21 2019

Sky’s the limit! Most cats can jump about ___ their own height, or about 5 feet in the air. Amazing!

• 3 times
• 6 times – correct answer
• 9 times
• 12 times

Imagine being able to jump 6 times your height without even getting a running start! Leapin’ lizards — or cats, rather.

Question for Saturday, April 20 2019

We know our cats are amazing animals, but did you know that domestic cats are the only feline species in the world to ___.

• Walk with upright tails – correct answer
• Howl loudly
• Have crepuscular habits
• Bury scat

Our domestic friends are the only felines to walk with upright tails! This typically expresses happiness, friendship, or a greeting.

Question for Friday, April 19 2019

For outdoor cats, moving inside for good can be a tough change. Which is not a good tip to help them with the transition?

• Diet changes – correct answer
• Extra playtime
• A variety of toys & scratch posts
• Pet-safe indoor foliage

Unless told otherwise by your vet, keep kitty's diet the same. Changing it won't help her transition to being an indoor cat. Click for Photos & More! →

Question for Thursday, April 18 2019

For National High-Five Day, Jackson Galaxy is asking you to share a great ___ of you & your cat doing a high-five!

• Statue
• Story
• Video – correct answer
• Painting

Grab your video camera, because the winner will go to Lil BUB's birthday party & win money for their favorite shelter! We love this! Learn When Voting Opens & How to Enter! →

Question for Wednesday, April 17 2019

Thor is one handsome ___ from ____. He’s become a hit on Instagram with his “wild-looking” markings & striping around the eyes.

• Selkirk Rex, the Selkirk mountains
• Bengal, Belgium – correct answer
• Abyssinian, Ethiopia
• Norwegian Shorthair, Ballard

Thor's wild spots and stripes and his bright green eyes look photoshopped, but this Bengal from Belgium is 100% real! Click for Photos & More! →

Question for Tuesday, April 16 2019

Don’t leave your cat out of the Earth day festivities on April 22nd! Consider including them in your resolutions by…

• Giving them a bath
• Watching TV with them
• Switching to eco-friendly cat toys – correct answer
• Buying them bottled water

Try making your cat toys or switching to eco-friendly models; you can donate old undamaged toys. There are more ways to include kitty! Click for Photo & More! →

Question for Monday, April 15 2019

A shelter staffer thinks that a mischievous cat is the reason behind the flood they found. They say she loved to ___!

• Play with the faucets – correct answer
• Tip over water dishes
• Turn on the garden hose
• Take baths

The shelter staffer believes all the water was from a 6-month old kitty playing with a faucet. What a feisty feline! Click for Photos, Video & More! →

Question for Sunday, April 14 2019

As aromatherapy has become mainstream, ___ have grown in popularity – but it’s important to use them safely, especially around cats!

• Volumizing shampoos
• Specialty soaps
• Essential oils – correct answer
• None of the above

Cats lack a liver enzyme that breaks down essential oils, which is why the risk of toxicity is so high. Keep your oils out of reach!

Question for Saturday, April 13 2019

This cat’s name implies it’s a “creature of the mist.” It is long and graceful, with firm muscles & coloring similar to a Russian Blue.

• Chartreux
• Korat
• British Shorthair
• Nebelung – correct answer

Nebelung cats are known as “creatures of the mist.” They have striking green eyes and a blue coat with silver-tipped guard hairs.

Question for Friday, April 12 2019

Slip into these super-cute ___ that will make your feet feel pawsitively ready for spring – plus, they feed 35 shelter animals!

• Kitty & Dog Car Charms
• Pets & Paws Slide Sandals – correct answer
• Festival Pet Umbrellas
• Pet Lovers Hanging Solar Lights

These Pets & Paws Slide Sandals - on sale today - will make your heart and your feet sing! Which color is your favorite? Click for Photos & More! →

Question for Thursday, April 11 2019

When a women found a hungry kitten with a ___ around his head, she knew she had to call Hope for Paws for a situation like this!

• Collar
• Scar
• Broken jar – correct answer
• Hat

Hope for Paws stepped in to help get the broken glass jar safely off his head. Watch this amazing rescue of the kitten they named Jarrow! Click for Video & Rescue Story! →

Question for Wednesday, April 10 2019

Even though ___ had gone by, 5-year old Claudia never forgot about her lost cat, Cursor. Then her mom heard from the shelter.

• 3 years – correct answer
• 6 years
• 8 years
• 15 years

After missing her cat for 3 years, Claudia was finally reunited with Cursor - and we have the video. Grab some tissues! Click for Photos, Video & More! →

Question for Tuesday, April 9 2019

When shelter staff tried to remove a 6-year old tabby cat named Kitty from her puppy sibling, Kitty began screaming. They decided to…

• Keep them together – correct answer
• Split them up
• Give them both to another shelter
• None of the above

The stress of separation was too much, so staff kept them together & began to search for a loving family that would adopt them both! Click for Photos, Video & More! →

Question for Monday, April 8 2019

Glucosamine and chondroitin, gentle exercise, & weight loss have all been shown to help alleviate discomfort caused by ___ in cats.

• Arthritis
• Stiff joints
• Kidney failure
• Arthritis & stiff joints – correct answer

Check out some other ways you can help arthritis & stiff joints in your cat, but be sure to talk to your vet about the best treatments! Click for Photos & More! →

Question for Sunday, April 7 2019

A Siamese cat’s paws, tail, & head, or “points,” are a different color from her body. Which point color is not officially recognized?

• Chocolate point
• Pink point – correct answer
• Lilac point
• Blue point

Officially recognized Siamese point colors are seal, blue, chocolate, & lilac. Some standards include more, but pink isn't one of them.

Question for Saturday, April 6 2019

Which of these animals is not honored in a constellation officially recognized by the International Astronomical Union?

• Lion
• Lynx
• Little dog
• Tiger – correct answer

Alas, there are no tigers in the 88 modern IAU constellations. But the white tiger is a constellation in traditional Chinese astronomy!

Question for Friday, April 5 2019

Botox’s breed may have originated in Canada, but the ___ was not prepared for chilly weather! Maybe his new brother will keep him warm.

• Siberian
• Abyssinian
• Siamese
• Sphynx – correct answer

Botox is a rescued sphynx who doesn't have to worry about being hairless, because his adorable puppy brother keeps him moving & warm! Click for Video & More! →

Question for Thursday, April 4 2019

A rescue cat named Tony woke Robin before a raging ___ took her life. He nearly succumbed to the smoke, but a(n) ___ saved his life.

• Tsunami, lifeboat
• Thunderstorm, umbrella
• Fire, pet respirator – correct answer
• Snowstorm, igloo

During a fire, Tony meowed until Robin woke up. She couldn't find him, but the firefighters did, saving his life with a pet respirator. Click for Video & More! →

Question for Wednesday, April 3 2019

Which one of these is a real wildcat with tufts of black fur extending from the ear tips and distinctive black facial markings?

• Margay
• Linsang
• Caracal – correct answer
• Fossa

The caracal is rusty-brown with black facial markings & ear tufts. Test your skill — try to identify these other wildcat species! Click for Photos, Quiz & More! →

Question for Tuesday, April 2 2019

As you start to put out plants for springtime, be cautious about using these ones around cats, as they’re very toxic.