Smurf, who is now about 8 weeks old, was just 1.75 pounds when he arrived at Nine Lives on Dec. 28, the foundation said. He had been found dyed in purple ink and with multiple bite wounds and deep ...

Smurf Cat is kind of cute I guess, with its mushroom hat and snail-on-a-stick, but it’s hard to understand why it’s sticky enough to inspire a TikTok hashtag with over 800 million views, three ...

A kitten likely used as a chew toy for a dog is on the road to recovery. The Nine Lives Foundation in Redwood City rescued the little guy and nicknamed him "Smurf" for his dyed blue fur coat.