The Times's motto is "All the News That's Fit to Print," but an unusual pet story often made the grade decades ago. Articles about pets with peculiar habits, strange skills and incredible achievements appeared regularly in the newspaper of record. Many of the stories are funny, some are heartwarming and all are proof that fact is stranger than fiction.

This notecard set includes two sets of four assorted letterpress A6 cards (4.5" x 6.25") on thick 100% cotton stock with blind embossed envelopes in Citrine, Powder Green, New Blue, and Racing Green. The headlines read:

• A Very Stubborn Cat February 20, 1875
• Animal Stories Are Also News November 4, 1928
• Cat and Bird Declare Truce; Latter Uses Former as a Taxi June 25, 1930
• A Dog's Best Friend October 18, 1951

Each item in this collection celebrates this link to our past, inspired by information, artifacts and photos researched and unearthed in The Times's vast archives. These notecards are made by Appointed, based in Washington, D.C. They specialize in thoughtful, well-designed products that are practical, beautiful and handcrafted with the finest materials.