My Cat’s Tale: Tabby and Tuxedo

“I wouldn’t change anything because it brought us closer together as a family.“

Tabby and Tuxedo (photo: Tabby and Tuxedo Cat)

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 to talk about cats online, how her cats have make a difference at home, and why none of the cats are called Tabby or Tuxedo.

You can follow Tabby and Tuxedo online, links to Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, and more, can be found here.

Following the recording of this episode, Bella sadly passed away. Having spoken with Allison, she wanted Bella’s story to be told and fill our hearts with Bella’s love. Parting is never easy, but the love between us and our cats is eternal.

Tabby and Tuxedo (photo: Tabby and Tuxedo Cat)

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My Cat’s Tale: Shadow and Taffy

She was like leave me alone… and it occurred to us that no-one was going to adopt this cat.

Shadow (Louise Peacock).

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.

You can follow Louise on Medium.com, where you will also find the Catness publication.

Taffy (Louise Peacock).

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My Cat’s Tale – Regi, the Queen of Queens

This is a nice little over-attention Italian family, I’m going to stay here.

Regi from Queens (Photo: Rachel Corsani)

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‘.

You can follow Rachel and Regi on Twitter, @madameraerae, and pre-order ‘Sushi and Sea Lions‘ at Barnes and Noble.

Regi from Queens (Photo: Rachel Corsani)

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Regi from Queens (Photo: Rachel Corsani)

My Cat’s Tale – Leo

When we were all scared, Leo was the greatest present anyone could ask for.

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.

Follow Jaylan on Twitter, @JaylanSalman.

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My Cat’s Tale – Chloe The Service Cat

This cat is going to be fun, Chloe is speaking to me.

Chloe, along with Toshi, lives with Ian and she has made a huge difference to 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 listen 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.

Ian also talks about his dealings with Sainsburys, who he is taking to court for “refusing entry to his assistance cat (BBC News).” More details on the court case, and the importance of service/assistance cats can be found on Ian’s dedicated website catfriendly.org.

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My Cat’s Tale – Oscar, Erica, And Living With A Diabetic Cat

Diabetes is perfectly manageable and if you manage it well, your cat will have the same life expectancy whether he goes into remission or not.

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?

Follow Oscar and Erica on their Facebook pages; and follow the online communities for Diabetic cat owners through the English Forum and the French Facebook group mentioned in the show.

Stephanie offers her advice on living with a diabetic cat on her blog.

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My Cat’s Tale – Cuarta

You can’t bring this kitten home, we have two dogs and they hate cats.

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.

Follow Tom through his website tomraftery.com, and follow his two podcasts online, Climate Confident, and Digital Supply Chain.

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My Cat’s Tale – Crits For Cats

I saw a need and I had the time and the enjoyment of cats, so I stepped in.

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.

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My Cat’s Tale – Malcolm The Cat’s Christmas Tale

I don’t think there’s a day goes where I can’t believe you’re still here… its wonderful.

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.

Follow Malcolm and Baby Dog on Twitter, @Malcolm_TheCat.

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My Cat’s Tale – Sigrid Rides

We have favourite routes, we definitely have a bit of a following…

Sigrid is a familiar sight 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.

Follow Sigrid on Twitter, @sigirides, and pre-order their book here.

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