Your Cat

If you love cats, you’ll know cats bring so much joy to our lives, and Your Cat Magazine is a celebration of all things cat, every month!

Editor Note

The story behind the photo…

MICROCHIPPING OF CATS NOW COMPULSORY THANKS TO CAMPAIGN

CALL FOR CAT THEFT TO BE CRIMINAL OFFENCE

NEW BOOKS

CHARITIES WELCOME COMPULSORY MICROCHIPPING

CAT PRODUCTS

James Bowen • The incredible story of Street Cat Bob and James is loved by fans worldwide. In a new monthly column, James tells about his life now, introduces us to his cats, and shows how Bob’s legacy lives on.

Have the BEST Valentine’s Day ever… with your cat • Why not dedicate Valentine’s Day to showing your feline friend just how much you love them?

LEARN A NEW SKILL TOGETHER

My cats, my world

MERLIN AND CLEO

DANDY’S SCRATCH POST

ONLINE FANS • We asked our Facebook fans to tell us what makes their cat so special…

“MY FRIEND IS REMEMBERED IN NEW COUNCIL PET POLICY” • John Chadwick took his own life when being moved into council housing meant he wasn’t allowed to take his beloved pets with him. This tragedy has inspired change and a new policy that bears his name.

FROM THE COUNCIL

HALF A CENTURY of saving cats • Incredible Pauline has been a lifeline to felines in Birmingham.

How you can help

Confessions of a Cat-sitter • How did Chris get into a career of cat-sitting? It started with babysitting!

Freebies

What it’s really like… RUNNING A CATTERY! • We go behind the scenes to find out if running a cattery is the dream job for cat lovers.

HOW TO STROKE CATS ACCORDING TO SCIENCE • Want your cat to enjoy your interactions more? Try following Dr Lauren Finka’s expert guidelines.

DO TRY THIS AT HOME!

CAT BREED INDEX: THAI • Korats wearing different coats, would the sociable Thai make a good companion?

Cat care

OUR PANEL OF EXPERTS

FELINE ASTHMA

Choosing toys for play • What should you look for when buying toys for your cat? Clare Hemington is on hand to help.

A force for good

WORD OF WARNING

ON THE MOVE! • Moving house can turn your cat’s world upside down. Here’s our guide to making the move as smooth as possible for your feline friend.

Countdown

DIARY • CEO Claire Bessant updates us on projects which help cats lead healthier lives.

GOING ON SAFARI! • Getting a glimpse of the smallest wild cat in Africa is a rare phenomenon, but Peter and Andrew give us a glance on their safari tour!

PRESERVATION

CAT IN HELL’S CHANCE • Samantha Elmhirst has been rescuing cats since she was a child, but after seeing the plight of cats on a Greek island, she stepped up her quest as she explains in this True Cat Tale…

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HER SPECIAL BOY • Cathy has a special bond with rescue cat Morris — but can she help him find his forever home? A short story

Silk Cat Rescue • Many thanks to Sonja K. Steiner for writing these stories as our rescue correspondent!

Caring for disabled cats

Finding Florence

Pawtraits • Take a look at these gorgeous and playful kitties!

Pickle’s puzzles • Pickle has put together a selection of fun puzzles for you to enjoy this month!

Your Cat

The Catboat • Cats are known for not being fond of water, so this cat sanctuary in the Netherlands is truly unique — for not actually being based on dry land!