I’ve always had adopted cats, and I still believe wholeheartedly in "adopt, don’t shop." But when I got Meatball, my giant Maine Coon, as a present, I fell head over heels for the breed. Maine Coons ...

Maine Coon cats may look spooky, but they’re affectionate and loyal. Get the full guide to their traits, care, personality ...

I've never been lucky enough to care for a kitten any earlier than eight weeks old, which is how old my cat, Rapunzel, was when I rescued her many years ago. But I will say that I witnessed the tiny ...

Maria Azzurra Volpe is a Newsweek Life & Trends reporter based in London, U.K. Her focus is reporting on everyday life topics and trending stories. She has covered Pet Care and Wildlife stories ...