Sharing your home with cats is not cheap, but it can be more affordable For most of us, times are tough right now. Not only is it a struggle to make ends meet, we are also challenged with making our money go further than ever. Some are experiencing unbearable hardship and as a result are Read More
Thinking of rehoming your cat due to the cost of living? Here’s some ideas, support and love that might just help
If you find yourself in an unbearable situation and are having to consider rehoming your cat, pause for a moment and don’t panic. Here is some practical advice for anyone in financial crisis with cats. Rehoming your cat may not necessarily be the best option for your cat or for you! Promise me you’ll always Read More
Helping Children to Understand Cats: Less tears and more purrs!
Due the uniqueness of every child and every cat, there will never be any guarantees of a fairy-tale outcome. By following the tips in the this post you can help children to understand cats and how they can increase their chances of a positive relationship or, in some cases a lifelong loving bond. Of course, this Read More
Beyond the Bite Marks… Why I’m not Naughty!
Today Spooks was full of devilment (just how I like it) but this may have been mistaken & labelled a ‘naughty’ by some. Truth is, there’s no such thing as a naughty cat! When Spooks was rescued, he was only 5 weeks old. Somehow, he’d become separated from his mother & siblings; discovered outside, all Read More
The real cost of getting a kitten or cat. Love is not enough!
This article will help you to consider the real costs of getting a cat or kitten. Cats need much more than food, toys, and a bed! The responsibility of good ownership is likely to exceed £70.00 per month, per cat. With many cats living way beyond 16 years, you can do the maths! In 2019, Read More
Is your senior cat suffering in silence?
Most owners start to notice changes as their cat grows older; an increased number of hours sleeping, a reduced amount of time outdoors and generally opting for a slower, more laid-back lifestyle. These changes are generally expected with age however, there are some other age-related changes (those not so obvious) which if unnoticed or ignored may negatively affect your cat’s quality of life. This article will help you to recognise some of the less Read More
Will my cat be ok while I’m gone? Top 10 tips for leaving your cat in safe hands while you’re on holiday!
I know the feeling… amidst the daydreaming and excitement of that well deserved holiday, you have that sinking feeling ‘will my cat/s be ok while I’m gone?’ For cat lovers this can cause a lot of stress when considering the various options; a cattery, live in sitter, friend/family member popping in/out, professional sitter popping in/out… Read More
How to protect your cat from harmful household cleaning products
For many years I worried about the cleaning products I was using in my home and how they might affect my cats and other pets – both through inhalation and accidental ingestion. In this article you will discover an easy way to product your cat from these harmful household cleaning products. We cat lovers know Read More
Volunteering in a Cat Rescue Shelter ‘My Happy Place’
Have you ever wondered what volunteering in a cat rescue shelter is really like? In the last article by More Purrs, we explored various ways to help animal rescue shelters for free! Of course, monetary donations enable charities to survive but there are so many more ways you can help if you don’t have spare Read More
Cats in rescue shelters – 8 ways to help even if you have no spare money!
Cats in rescue shelters need our help and there’s lots of things we can do, even when we don’t have any spare money! The past year has been tough for most organisations, but particularly for charities who normally raise essential funds through fundraising activities and events. As the numbers of homeless cats increase and incoming Read More