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Jacklyn the rescue cat finds a home after more than a year
Lynchburg Humane Society’s eight-year-old cat is exploring her new home after a long wait for an adopter.
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Senior cat Bae finds comfort in foster care after dental treatment
A Best Friends update describes Bae eating, exploring and seeking affection again, with continuing support for her sore mouth.
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Diamond the rescue cat finds a home after a patient wait
Oxfordshire Animal Sanctuary’s longest-staying cat was among 44 cats and kittens adopted in September.
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Bertie the rescue cat finds his place in the home office
A recent RSPCA update looks back at Bertie’s adoption and his rather relaxed approach to office life.
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Duchess the cat reunited with family after six days missing
A video helped Duchess’s owners recognise her, and the woman who found her drove her home.
Carriers & travel
How to get your cat used to a carrier, one step at a time
Build up from an open carrier at home to brief door closure and gentle carrying, at your cat’s pace.
Carriers & travel
What size cat carrier do you need? A practical fit guide
Check usable inside space, doorway clearance and the exact weight limit before choosing a carrier.
Carriers & travel
Best cat carriers in the UK: our picks for vet trips
Our practical starting pick for everyday vet trips, plus a wider-access alternative and the checks that decide the fit.
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RSPCA kitten Mario settles into new home in Staffordshire
Mario has joined a family in Wombourne, complete with an older feline companion and a place beside the gaming desk.
Life at home
How to prepare your cat for fireworks: a home checklist
Prepare the house before the bangs begin, then let your cat choose where to settle.
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Cat rescued from a tree over water in Reading
Firefighters reunited a cat with its owner after a rescue from a tree overhanging water on Kennet Side in Reading on 1 October.
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Oklahoma shelters find room and care for nearly 100 cats
Local shelters and a Best Friends emergency grant helped cats left behind after their owner died.