International Cat Care

🐈 We heard that Larry, Downing Street's official Chief Mouser, has a new housemate or two. For anyone looking to bring a new cat into their home, we’ve got top tips on introducing cats to each other to help things go a bit more smoothly. From setting up the home, to scent swapping and positive introductions we've got the process covered 👉 https://lnkd.in/evcQ8hTs #FelineFriday #Cats #CatCharity #CatOwner

Our Head of Unowned Cats, Vicky Halls, is going to be speaking about Cat Friendly Homing at the upcoming International Dog & Cat Welfare Conference, held by Battersea Academy. Check out more about her session and register below 👇

If you are working and volunteering with unowned cats, come along to our FREE virtual event, supported by Battersea. It’s THE event that cats in your care want you to attend. 🐱 🗓️ Join us for #iCatConnect on 13 –14 November 2024 for two days of sessions delivered by over 15 international speakers, plus daily live Q&As. 🧩 Connect with a worldwide community of people dedicated to caring for unowned cats that spans 90 countries. 🌍 Explore practical and inclusive ways of supporting each other in finding solutions to the global overpopulation crisis and improving the lives of unowned cats. 🐈   Find out more and register 👉 go.icatcare.org/3Z12inD #UnownedCats 

We’d like to take a moment on #InternationalDayOfCharity to thank everyone who supports our work to improve the lives of cats everywhere! 😻 Did you know? An estimated 25 million cats’ lives are touched by our work each year! We are a pioneering cat welfare charity that challenges cruelty, ignorance and misunderstanding by inspiring and enabling people to understand cats and make positive changes to their lives. You can support us by 👇 🐱 Making a donation ➡️ https://lnkd.in/ehsWvhYy 🐱 Signing up to our community newsletter ➡️ https://lnkd.in/evjxDPDE 🐱 Supporting our work with unowned cats ➡️ https://lnkd.in/dmUga4G 🐱 Supporting our campaigns on key cat welfare issues ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eDcxVNU2 🐱 Sharing this post and following us on social media #CatCharity #Fundraising #Charity #Cats

Registration is now open for #iCatConnect! 😻 We’re inviting everyone working and volunteering with unowned cats around the world to join a free virtual event, supported by Battersea.  🌍 Connect with a global community dedicated to caring for unowned cats to explore new ideas and ways of working. 🗓️ When: 13 – 14 November 2024 Featuring sessions with over 15 international cat welfare experts, plus daily interactive Q&A panels. Come along and explore practical and inclusive ways to support each other in finding solutions to the global overpopulation crisis and improving the lives of unowned cats. 🐈 Find out more and register 👉 go.icatcare.org/3Z12inD #UnownedCats

#GingerCatAppreciationDay 🐈 This handsome ball of ginger and white fluff is Thomas. He shares his home with Nathalie Dowgray, Head of International Society of Feline Medicine (our veterinary division).   Show some love for charismatic orange cats by sharing a photo of yours in the comments! 😻📸👇 

🐈 The term ‘cat owner’ is commonly used in the UK, but at iCatCare we often like to use ‘caregiver’ to be inclusive of anyone who takes on the responsibility of caring for a cat in some way. This could be fostering, homing centres, catteries, cat sitters, communities that care for cats, or people who share their home with a cat. We recently learnt that in Hawaiʻi they use the term ‘kahu’ to describe the relationship between a pet and the person who cares for them. It has many meanings, like guardian, protector or steward. In the US, the terms ‘guardian’ and ‘companion’ are frequently used. In the Netherlands, a cat caregiver is ‘kattenverzorger’ but they also like to jokingly say ‘een kat heeft personee’ or ‘a cat has staff’! 😹 🌎 We’re asking our global audience, what words or phrases do you use to describe this special relationship? 💬 #Cats #CatCharity #CatCare #CatFriendly

Check out Spooks and Barclay in their fabulous new collars from Kittyrama Limited! 😻 Their families recently entered our #InternationalCatDay competition where Kittyrama Limited generously donated some of their International Cat Care Cat Friendly Approved quick-release collars, plus reflective charms. ✨    Thank you to everyone who joined us on the day to #CelebrateCats! We look forward to bringing you more great content throughout the year and for International Cat Day in 2025! 🎉 

Check out this interview with our Head of Unowned Cats, Vicky Halls, where she shares advice on how we can keep cats in loving homes and highlights the importance of understanding the commitment involved in pet ownership. 👇

Which bowl is best? 🥣 Plastic might not be fantastic, and metal might not be marvellous. In general, glass or ceramic bowls are better for cats. 🐈 Plastic bowls can scratch easily, and these scratches can harbour bacteria and odours. Stainless steel is hygienic and easy to clean but, if your cat wears a collar, the clink of a disc or bell against the metal can be unpleasant for them. Metal bowls could also have a cooling effect on food, which is not ideal as their natural diet would be warm, so cats would prefer their meals served at room temperature. Size and shape matter too! A wide and shallow bowl is best to help prevent the cat’s sensitive whiskers touching the sides and allow them to monitor their surroundings when eating. 🐱 Each cat is in an individual with their own preferences, so some cats will happily eat and drink from metal or plastic bowls. What bowl does your cat like to use? #WhyDoCats #Cats #CatCharity