Can cats play fetch? It’s one of the most popular games to play with a dog, but far fewer felines chase and retrieve objects thrown by their pet parents. Unlike dogs, cats haven’t evolved to cooperate ...

Unlike the (sometimes) obedient canine, cats are independent creatures that do what they want, when they want. Case in point: Even though most cats probably know their names (according to new research ...

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Cats have a well-deserved reputation for being independent-minded and aloof, preferring to interact with humans on their own quirky terms. So you'd never see a cat playing fetch like a dog, right?

Cats instinctively know how to play fetch and require no training to grasp the rules, say scientists - ANITA KOT/MOMENT RF Cats like to play fetch just as much as dogs do, a study has found – but only ...

The next time you hear "go fetch," don't assume it's for a dog. Cats like to engage in the playful behavior more than people might think. A new study from researchers at Purdue University and the ...

Before I got cats, I was told all kinds of defaming tales about how they were “untrainable” and would never learn to play games, do tricks, or obey commands. So when my cats came when called and ...