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How To Potty Train A Cat
A calm, welfare-first guide to adopting your first cat — covering rescue choices, what to ask the shelter, and how to set up your home for the all-important first week.
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Adoption
How to Photograph Rescue Cats: A Volunteer's Quiet Guide to Better Photos
Good photos help rescue cats find homes faster. A practical, welfare-first guide for shelter volunteers — covering light, posing, gentle handling and the small details that move adopters.
Breeds
Quiet, Affectionate, Easy-Going: Breeds That Tend to Suit First-Time Owners
If you're new to cats, some breeds tend to be more forgiving than others. A short, honest look at the breeds that often suit first-time owners — and the welfare caveats that come with each.
Care
How to Set Up the Perfect Cat-Friendly Home (Without Renovating)
A room-by-room guide to making your home genuinely cat-friendly using what you already have. Covers vertical space, hiding places, litter setup and the small details that matter.
Health
Hairballs in Cats: When They're Normal and When to Ring the Vet
Cats cough up the occasional hairball — but how often is normal, and at what point should you ring your vet? A welfare-first guide to managing them and spotting warning signs.
Behaviour
Why Cats Knead: The Science (and Folklore) Behind 'Making Biscuits'
Cats knead on blankets, laps and each other — but why? A clear, evidence-led explainer of where the behaviour comes from and what it means when your cat 'makes biscuits' on you.
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See the full A–Z directory →Browse our detailed breed profiles to learn about each cat's history, temperament, care needs and quirks. Not sure where to start? Take the breed quiz.
Abyssinian
Busy, athletic and people-oriented; usually curious about every part of household life.
Aegean
Generally adaptable, companionable and playful; the individual cat’s socialisation and home environment remain important.
American Bobtail
Often sociable, playful and intelligent; individual activity level and tail-related health considerations vary by line.
American Bobtail Shorthair
Typically people-focused, intelligent and communicative; often thrives with company and frequent interactive play.
American Curl
Generally adaptable, companionable and playful; the individual cat’s socialisation and home environment remain important.
American Curl Longhair
Generally adaptable, companionable and playful; the individual cat’s socialisation and home environment remain important.
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Adoption
How To Potty Train A Cat
A calm, welfare-first guide to adopting your first cat — covering rescue choices, what to ask the shelter, and how to set up your home for the all-important first week.
Breeds
Quiet, Affectionate, Easy-Going: Breeds That Tend to Suit First-Time Owners
If you're new to cats, some breeds tend to be more forgiving than others. A short, honest look at the breeds that often suit first-time owners — and the welfare caveats that come with each.
Behaviour
Why Cats Knead: The Science (and Folklore) Behind 'Making Biscuits'
Cats knead on blankets, laps and each other — but why? A clear, evidence-led explainer of where the behaviour comes from and what it means when your cat 'makes biscuits' on you.
Which cat breed is right for you?
Ten quick questions, three breed suggestions chosen from our directory and a plain-language explanation of why each could be a good fit.