Smurf has adopted Wanda as his own and loves to give her body massages Kelli Bender is the Pets Editor at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since 2013, covering pets, animal rescue and wildlife.

COITSVILLE — The Mahoning County commissioners and Coitsville Township trustees are teaming up to construct a 2,790-foot water-main extension that will serve The Purple Cat’s new Camp Gabba on ...

A 7-week-old kitten that was dyed purple and may have been used as a chew toy by a larger animal was rescued late last month by a San Jose shelter and will soon be eligible for adoption. The kitten ...