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!

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“Hiding in a Cat Garden” • (inspired by 19th Century artist Gustav Klimt).

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Paving for a happy retirement • Your Cat donates £250 to Shropshire Cat Rescue to help fund improvements to their‘Moggies Retirement Village’.

A poet of the night • South Korean writer Hwang In-suk feeds stray cats on late-night walks through Seoul. The routine informs her poems about loneliness and impermanence.

Triumph over adversity • New cat shelters and rescue centres open their doors every year, but some existing shelters have a very long history indeed. Author, cat lover and shelter worker Nick Holland tells us about one such shelter in the north of England.

Magnificent MAINE COONS -Facts-

Easy-going clowns! • Katherine Hearn speaks to judge (and Maine Coon lover) Daphne Butters.

What’s it like to live with a Maine Coon? • We asked breeders and owners for their thoughts…

Next month! • RAGDOLL BREED FOCUS

We hope you have enjoyed this issue! • Our mission is to bring you an exciting new issue every month, including the best cat stories, inspiration, and entertainment!

Thump v Trump • Chris Pascoe encounters a strange pair of ‘cats’ with a special set of defensive skills.

And stretch! • The art of yoga helps keeps us fresh, stretched and invigorated. The ‘cat’ pose (also known as Marjaryasana), is a simple and commonly practiced yoga pose that helps stretch and strengthen the spine while promoting flexibility and relaxation.

Style 1: Cute kitten • In a new mini series, illustrator and art tutor Cindy Wider offers a simple step-by-step guide to perfecting your kitty art techniques.

Are cats even cleverer than we previously thought? • Curious about the intricate interplay between instinct and intelligence in your cat’s behavior? Celia Haddon’s captivating new book, “Being Your Cat,” uncovers the intriguing inner workings of your feline companion’s mind.

3-2-1 WIN!

DON’T get a puncture in the bush! • Peter Neville describes a close encounter with a male lion (with no means of escape!)

Crocheted cat bottom coaster • Who wouldn’t want a cat bottom as a home made gift? Delight your friends with this crochet guide from crafter Marisa Bailey.

Cat care

Make your home a cat home

Cat flap training

The House Guest

Wordsearch • Can you complete our August issue wordsearch?

Spot the difference • Find five differences in the images below (for answers, see page 9).

Finding solace in a cat mug • There’s more to our mugs than just a brew, writes James Buzzel.