cat

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Other high-profile Westminster pets include Downing Street's chief mouser, Larry the cat, and his Foreign Office counterpart Palmerston, who died in February after retiring to Bermuda.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

In fact, the cat does not know anything about the concept of medicine.

From Slate • May 17, 2026

That’s what led Emily Kurlansik, who works in a medical field, to try acupuncture for her aging cat, Wing.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026

Mental health tip: Consider having a trove of cute dog and cat videos at the ready to chase down the feelings of anger or helplessness.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

“You dirty rat, Russell,” he hollered, spitting like a cat.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck