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After spate of animal cruelty cases, Taiwan has decided to ban the eating of cats and dogs

Eating dogs is believed to boost male potency by some in the country.

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Apr 12th 2017, 4:19 PM

10 adorable Irish cats you need to follow on Instagram

These lads make Instagram a better place.

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Mar 23rd 2016, 6:07 PM

Save the date: Dublin's first cat café hopes to open its doors in September 2015

Crazy Cats Café will be the first such café in Dublin.

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Oct 6th 2014, 1:05 PM

VIDEO: Cat riding around on a bike, and bloody loving it

Does exactly what it says on the tin.

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Oct 26th 2012, 11:35 AM