"The Maine Coon is naturally a bit more interactive, inquisitive, and playful, whereas the ragdoll is more of a lap cat. Both can be trained with the right patient and consistent approach, though you ...

Discover adoptable pets at the Wayside Waifs animal shelter, including Mary, a cuddly cat with a cleft palate, and Draco, a toy-loving and active dog.

Cats come in a wide variety of colors and coat patterns. Some breeds are more immediately recognizable than others. Torbie cats have a blend of tortoiseshell and tabby patterns and colors and are ...

The Big Mouth spinoff Human Resources builds on the Netflix’s show’s mythology while delivering a powerful mix of ludicrous humor and heartfelt drama.

Looking for a book recommendation at the country's oldest children's bookstore? Check in with Pippi, the 10-year-old cat who lives there.

Getting your first cat can mean different things to different people. Some people want a cat to curl up with them and si ...

Soulmatch author Rebecca Danzenbaker on the arrival of "dystomance", which mixes popular tropes from both YA dystopian fiction and romance.

Alternating Currents has announced its lineup of Rock Island events for this year, featuring live music, wrestling, mural painting and more.

Events this weekend include the Best of the Wurst competition, the ComedySportz World Championships and a vinyl record sale.

Sports News, Scores, Fantasy GamesCyril Gane's coach, Fernand Lopez, sees all the pressure of the upcoming UFC heavyweight title fight on the new champion, Tom Aspinall.

Pets of the week Dogs and cats of all ages, breeds and sizes are available through area animal rescues and shelters, as well as opportunities to help animals through foster programs, donations ...

Humpback whales travel thousands of kilometers each year, migrating between Antarctic feeding grounds and tropical breeding areas. This journey demands energy, timing, and favorable environmental ...