Scratchers & play
Cat tree size guide: measure your room and cat
Check the whole outline, usable resting space and fixing position, with a free one-page printable sizing worksheet.
The Cat Standard / Authors
Kieran Simpson
Kieran Simpson writes The Cat Standard, alongside The Planet Brief and The British Uplift. Practical cat guides, considered purchases and life with Goldfish.
Scratchers & play
Floor-to-ceiling vs freestanding cat trees: which should you buy?
A complete tower or a configurable climbing route? Choose by room layout, fixing requirements and the complete cost.
Scratchers & play
Omlet Freestyle cat tree cost: complete UK setups
Three itemised configurations, delivered basket totals and the installation costs to allow for before ordering.
Scratchers & play
Omlet Freestyle cat tree review: is it worth it?
A configurable climbing route, a sensible starting setup and the fixing requirement that decides whether it suits your home.
Scratchers & play
Best cat trees for large cats in the UK
A complete Feandrea tower or a configurable Omlet system? Our two picks, their practical trade-offs and the size checks that matter.
The Cat Uplift
Alfie the cat rescued from a six-inch gap between garages
Firefighters removed brickwork to free Alfie from a narrow gap between two garages before returning him safely home.
The Cat Uplift
Prince the foster cat becomes part of the family
A cat rescued underweight and frightened has recovered and been adopted by the family who fostered him.
Carriers & travel
Can you borrow a cat carrier? Fit, safety and cleaning checks
Borrowing can be sensible. Check the fit, structure, fastenings, ventilation and cleaning history first.
The Cat Uplift
Francois the kitten makes a full recovery and finds a home
A kitten treated for severe eye ulcers at Battersea has made a full recovery and settled into a new home.
The Cat Uplift
Galaxy the rescued kitten is thriving after eye surgery
A five-week-old kitten found beneath a parked car in Queens has recovered from surgery and settled into a home with the family who rescued him.
The Cat Uplift
Lola the cat rescued from inside a wall after five days
A Long Island cat who vanished during a house move was found trapped behind a wall and carefully pulled to safety after five days.
The Cat Uplift
Salem the cat returns home after wildfire rescue
A black cat found injured behind a British Columbia wildfire line was treated, fostered and reunited with the family who knew him as Salem.