Not all rescue stories are loud or dramatic. Some are made up of small decisions, gentle adjustments, and time. Ozzie’s story is one of those. Told from the eyes of Michelle, his cat guardian... Ozzie is a beautiful blue point Birman who came into our lives through a breeder who also runs a rehoming rescue for pedigree cats. When I first saw his photo, I fell instantly in love with his soft expression and gentle presence. But love alone isn’t enough when you already share you

Some stories stay with you long after you’ve read them, not because of the darkness they contain, but because of the light that follows. Halo is one of those stories. When Halo was rescued, she was just a tiny kitten, critically unwell, frightened, and moments away from losing her life. She had endured severe abuse and neglect, and without immediate intervention, she would not have survived. But someone chose to act. Someone chose not to look away. And because of that choice,

Some cats arrive through careful planning. Others arrive because somehow, they were already meant to be there. This is the story of Tofu , our latest adopted fur baby, and the reminder she brought with her about timing, trust, and why cat adoption is never “just luck.” When One Cat Leaves, Space Opens Back in August, our household was preparing for a big change. My eldest was moving out for university and taking her emotional support cat, Atlas , with her. It was the right de

Some Stories Stay With You This was one of them. It happened during a year when everything felt fragile in my life. My health was unpredictable. Grief had carved deep spaces in my life. I had lost people I loved and with them, a sense of stability I once relied on. I was functioning, but something inside me had cracked open. I embarked on a massive identity crisis. And yet, in that space, my capacity for empathy deepened. A Year That Changed How I Felt Everything When life st

Why Education Is One of the Strongest Forms of Advocacy Many of the greatest threats to cat welfare are rooted in misunderstanding:  • Punishment for fear-based behaviour  • Rehoming due to normal feline needs  • Ignoring stress signals  • Expecting cats to adapt endlessly Education interrupts these patterns. Understanding Behaviour Prevents Harm When guardians understand that behaviour is communication:  • Cats are punished less  • Stress is addressed earlier  • Rehoming dec

Not All Cats Live in Homes, But All Cats Deserve Care. Cat advocacy must extend beyond the cats we personally care for. Across the UK, thousands of cats live:  • On the streets or in unmanaged colonies  • In rescue centres and foster homes  • In transitional or unstable environments These cats are often invisible, misunderstood, or unfairly judged, and advocacy plays a vital role in protecting them. Understanding Street Cats and Community Cats Street-living cats are not all t

Advocacy Is Not a Role, It’s a Practice. Many people believe advocacy requires a platform, qualifications, or constant action. In reality, cat advocacy is built through small, consistent choices made by everyday guardians. Cats are deeply sensitive beings. Their well-being is shaped not only by what we provide, but by how we provide it, calmly, consciously, and with respect. Advocacy begins when we stop asking, “Am I doing enough?” and instead ask, “Is this meeting my cat’s n