My Cat’s Tale

Milo decided that he would move in with Izzy, and he definitely chose his new owners. He settled quickly into his new home, but this Scottish Cat would soon have to contend with a new arrival.

Ewan listens to Izzy talk about finding Milo, how this sympathetic cat found out she was pregnant, how Milo first reacted when their baby came home, and how the whole family came together.

Morgan has a wardrobe, and a rather extensive one at that. Because of his allergies, Rhea has to protect his skin from his scratches. Thankfully, Morgan loves wearing all his clothes, and this dapper chap has been catching the eye of many online cat lovers.

Morgan's story is also the story of the other cats in his life including his brother Morris; and Scritch, the rescue cat from Cyprus.

Ewan chats with Rhea about Morgan’s first wardrobe of clothes, the reaction to his fashionable looks online, and raising money for charity with the catwalk cat’s calendar.

When Willa arrived, Allison discovered a love for cats that has changed her life. Willa would soon be joined by Nala and Bella, and brought Allison and her partner closer together as they all cared for each other.

Ewan and Allison share their passion for talking about cats online, how her cats have made a difference at home, and why none of the cats are called Tabby or Tuxedo.

Louise has lived much of her life with cats and dogs. Last year, her cat Taffy was joined by Shadow, a timid and anxious rescue cat who was constantly being passed over in the shelter. Louise brought her home, and the long process of helping Shadow and Taffy live with each other began.

Ewan listens to Louise's many tales of introducing cats to other cats (and the occasional dog) in her home, how being patient and respectful is key, and how Shadow is starting to come out of her shell.

One day, while roaming the streets of Queens, Regi decided it was time to move to a new house. And she decided to move in with Rachel. From that first moment on the doorstep, through a call to her then-owner, to accepting each other, Rachel and Regi became inseparable

Now aged 21, the loving bond between Rachel and Regi is stronger than ever. Ewan listens to tales of vets appointments, the power of Jackson Galaxy, trying to guess how old a cat is, and how Regi appears in Rachel's upcoming novel 'Sushi and Sea Lions'.

Leo arrived into Jaylan's household as a tiny kitten with a big heart, who promptly went on to light up everyone's lives. As the coronavirus pandemic raced around the world, this little ball of fluff kept spirits high through dark times.

Ewan listens to an exuberant Jaylan about the difference Leo has made to the family, the unspoken disagreement over his surname, and how he bewitched her sister into becoming a cat-person.

Chloe, along with Toshi, lives with Ian and she has made a huge difference in his life. Starting with walking on a leash, through a long-distance train journey, and to a life around London, Chloe decided she was going to be a service cat and help Ian as much as she could. 

Ewan listens to Ian as he talks about how Chloe became his service cat, the positive and negative reactions from businesses to Chloe, and how he hopes to train Toshi alongside Chloe.

Oscar and Erica live with Stephanie Erica after many years as a community cat living outdoors, Oscar through adoption. They are both very territorial and are quite happy splitting up the workspace and the home space.

Ewan listens to Stephanie talk about their lives, and her previous cat Quintus. Oscar, like Quintus before him, is diabetic. How do you diagnose feline diabetes, what treatments are available, and how can you support your cat and find out more information?

From a chance encounter at one week old, Cuarta has found her forever home with Tom and his family... along with their two dogs. A cat was never planned for in the house, in fact, a cat was never considered given the two dogs already living with them. Bringing up Cuarta was and is a learning experience.

Tom talks to me about those first nights with Cuarta, where her name comes from, and why she likes the house's internet router so much.

Bash may have five cats in their home, but many more cats and kittens pass through this very connected foster home. Thanks to its online communities, the Crits For Cats project can also support cat rescues and shelter cats in the local area.

Ewan listens to Bash to learn more about living with so many foster kittens coming through a home, how the rescue adventure started, and how streaming on Twitch has built up a supportive community of cat lovers.

Follow Crits For Cats on Twitter, @Crits4Cats, and watch at Twitch.tv/crits4cats.

Caroline told us Malcolm's tale of his injuries and treatment earlier this year. After he was hit by a car, his community rallied round to help fund his extensive medical treatment. There were many happy fans of Malcolm when he made it back home, and his ever-present companion Baby Dog took care of him.

I caught up with Caroline just before Christmas to find out how Malcolm is getting on, how his life has changed, and the new cat coming round to visit him.

Sigrid is a familiar site on the streets of London, as she explores the capital city in her cat-basket on the front of Travis Nelson’s bike. Emigrating with Travis from California, the adventures of this deaf cat are being told in print with her book ‘Sigrid Rides’ set for publication in 2023 .

Ewan listens to Travis as he explains how he introduced Sigrid to biking, why he can’t sneak up on her, and the fun of writing a book about their cycling…

…all white a massive cat-sized hamster wheel rumbles along in the background.

Oliver is a strong-willed Norwegian Forest Cat who loves to roam his neighbourhood. When Annette's previous cat passed away, Oliver paid a visit. And over the months and years made it clear that he had moved in with Annette and her husband.

Ewan listens to Annette as she talks about Oliver's mystery walks outside the house, when she knows it is the right time for snuggles, and how he helped comfort Annette during lockdown.

Cedric is one chill cat. From a very early age, he just sat back and enjoyed the world... unless he hears the hoover. Chelsea was introduced to him when he was a one-week-old kitten, and there was never any doubt that he would be joining Chelsea and her partner as they all started a new life in a new home.

Ewan talks with Chelsea about moving house (twice) with Cedric and how he has adapted to moving house, matching the new sofa styles to Cedric's cat tree, and the two other cats in his life who could be his Uncles.

Brought in to her local shelter, Yvie's kittens were quickly adopted, but it took Sam coming along before Yvie could find her forever home.

Diagnosed with cerebellar hypoplasia, Yvie's wobble has not stopped her enjoying life at all, with the run of the house, lots of love, and the ability to lip-sync whenever required. She's also made a huge difference to Sam and her fiancé, filling that classic cat-shaped hole that every family has.

Ewan sits down with Sam to talk about Yvie's life, how Sam became comfortable around cats, and why Yvie's name is a perfect fit.

The clue to this adventurous little cat is in his online name... Eric's Escapades. paul and Helen met Eric when he was a year old, and a cat-shaped hole in their lives was quickly filled. Eric very much knows what he wants, and more importantly who he wants to help him during the day.

Paul talks to Ewan about Eric's life, the many places around the house where he loves to sleep, and the very precise routines he demands.

Clara and Storm are two very social cats. They know many people where they live, who has the nicest spots to catch the sun, and who will feed them. They also have a little GPS collar so David can find out where they have travelled... and they travel far and wide during all hours of the day and night.

Ewan sits down to talk with David about the technology he uses to support Clara and Storm, how excited they are when he comes home, and a curious night with a hedgehog.

For a long time, Nathalie's allergies meant she could not have a pet, but when this calmed down, especially around ragdolls, Pawsley arrived on the scene. He's a cat that definitely knows what he wants and is not afraid to let people know.

Nathalie talks to Ewan about living with a very chatty cat, how she introduced Wintery to the house, and how much Pawsley prefers working from home rather than walking into the office with her.

Willow and Buffy did not have the easiest start to their lives, but all that changed when Kristan found them in a shelter. Quickly making it known that they would like to go home with these comic-loving humans, Willow and Buffy settled in to a wonderful life.

Ewan chats with Kristan about Willow's ongoing medical issues, how this Buffy is not very good at slaying, and the most important issue of all... which season of Buffy The Vampire Slayer's Willow and Buffy are most like Kristan's Willow and Buffy?

The Maine Coon is not an insubstantial cat. Bring two of them into your life, and you are welcoming in a a lot of fun, adventure, and love. Buddy and Gizmo are two such cats, continuing the tradition of great Scottish double acts.

Ewan chats with fellow Scotsman James about living with two near-lions, the intelligence of Gizmo and cunning patience of Buddy, and the impact of owning cats weighing twenty pounds.

Stacy LeBaron is the host of 'The Community Cats Podcast' which is dedicated to creating a supportive environment to help people help cats in and around their community, as well as providing information on cat welfare and preventing cat overpopulation.

She is also a huge cat lover.

Ewan caught up with Stacy to hear more about her journey, from her family's first cat, through early TNR projects in America, to her current involvement with many animal welfare organisations that support cats.

Ophur and Rosie are two gorgeous rag-doll cats from New Zealand. Like any classic double act, Rosie is the one who runs around and wants to do everything all at once, while Ophur is a little bit more sedate and measured in his approach to life as the top cat of the household.

Carla tells us the story of these two cats who were instantly close to each other, even if Ophur will not share his box. We also talk about the huge positive influence that Ophur and Rose have made to Carla's life, and how she can share the love they give to her with the rest of the world.

A wild little feral, Dougie lost his front leg in an accident when he was ten months old. With medical help he recovered, but was in the rescue shelter for seven months... until Crystal came along to adopt this loving little cat... who purred all the way home

Crystal and Ewan talk about Dougie's amazing life. The busy hops that become roomies, the careful selection of a harness so he can go outside, and the special snuggles you get from a three-legged cat.

Teddy and Sushi live with Genevieve, who made sure that she and her husband spent the first two weeks with them at home (and introducing me to the term of pet-ertnity leave). The two cats decided themselves which cat would pair up with which human, but Teddy and Sushi are not the only cats in Genevieve's life. When Genevieve steps out of the front door, she becomes... the cat sitter.

Genevieve talks to Ewan about Teddy and Sushi, and also her life as a cat sitter, how to befriend a new cat, and the magical toy that every cat falls in love with.

Copurrnicus was likely not just a stray but a feral kitten when Suw and Kevin adopted him. That caused conflict between himself and Suw's two older cats, the late Mewton, and Grabbity. The slow introductions, sharing scents and playing with them together that many recommend did not work; and the delicate peace never lasted long.

Suw and Kevin persevered, and now Copurrnicus and Grabbity are best of friends. Suw talks to Ewan about adopting Copurrnicus, dealing with his challenging behaviour over many years, and how he found peace within the house and with Grabbity.

Follow Suw online to follow Copurrnicus and Grabbity on Twitter, @Suw, and sign up to her 'Word Count' newsletter on her website, www.chocolateandvodka.com.

Malcolm is on the mend after a recent accident that saw him needing an operation, but this proud cat has so many people supporting him. From Eric, the sidekick better known as Baby Dog, with Caroline and the rest of his family at home, all his neighbours, and countless others contributing to his care online.

For once, Malcolm is getting back the love, care, and devotion he has shown to everyone around him. Ewan talks with Caroline as she thanks the community for their support, remembers when Malcolm first met Baby Dog, and why he has such an 'old man's' name.<

Sarge shares his life with the younger and more excitable Benny, a former dog-lover who is now all about the cats, and a newborn baby he watches over with a protective eye. Ewan finds out how Sarge has named, why Benny suddenly turned up, and why the home is always full of love.

Emma sees countless cats every day working in a shelter, but Julie was the one cat that had to come home with her. Julie always stays close to Emma whenever possible, is never as grumpy at home as she is online, and will be waiting at the door when Emma comes home from work.

Mr Tibbs has been a film critic, a director, movie star, and a quiz show host, starring in the various shows from The Joy Of Cats. Ewan talks with Judy to talk about Mr Tibbs’ life away from the spotlight, the cats he lives with, and why Judy enjoys writing with and about her cats.

Freddie J Mercury is a curious cat who came into Glenn Fitzpatrick’s life in the week before America shut down due to Covid. Spending his time between their Washington apartment and Glen’s parents out in the suburbs, Freddie plays on his cute looks and plaintive meows to try and get everything he wants. Sometimes it works.

Monty happily lives it up in his New York apartment as he charms Lauren Passell, helping her learn his language and find the pure love of a cat. Ewan discovers just how much attention Monty craves, his favourite physical activities, and how he stole his name from another Monty in Lauren's life.

Hank may be a 'foster failure', but she has found herself a loving home with Anne, a home where she helps other foster kittens to find their forever homes. Ewan finds out more about Hank and her name, how she helps foster kittens around Austin into better lives, and how hard it is when the kittens move out.

George chose a life on the railways, and once he was in the office, he was hired as the Senior Mouse Catcher. Ewan pulls in to Stourbridge Junction to learn about the life of a Station Cat, how George brightens up everybody's day, and why he has a stunt double.

Scruff kept showing up in Sweeny's garden for many months, until he decided that the time was right to move in with her and her other cats. Ewan listens to the tale of the stray cat that came in from the cold, the challenge of living with FIV, and how lockdown turned Scruff into a house cat.

Gus and Echo are Kat's cuddly companions. Echo puts up with Gus' grooming, they share their zoomies, and love snuggling. Ewan finds out about Kat's previous cat Tycho, how he and Gus became friends, and knowing the time was right for Echo to join Gus.

CokeZero is an amazing companion to Kira, plays Dungeons and Dragons, and loves wrestling. Ewan wonders how many messages are actually meant for Coca-Cola, does Blueberry like being her sparring partner, and what wrestling weight Coke Zero is.

Stevie is a tiny cat with a big attitude. Not only does he have a secret identity, but he lives next door to his unsuspecting friend. Ewan finds out how to live with a cat that wants to be Jason Statham, that loved lockdown, and has a bag of quips and comebacks for his Twitter audience.

Moet went blind from neglect as a kitten. Rescued by Emily, she now leads a happy and contented life. Ewan finds out how to live with a blind cat, Moet’s favourite toys, and how she supports animal rescue through her online activities.