Happy Tuesday:

• 🐱 How Cats Protection is saving lives

• 🐈 Has your cat imprinted on you?

• 😸 What to actually know about collagen

• 🇯🇵 Breed Spotlight: Japanese Bobtail

• 🤔 Thinking of starting a business?

True or False?

Cats do not care about daily routines.

(scroll to the bottom to find the answer!)

Cats Protection began in 1927, during a time when many cats were still viewed as pests instead of companions. A group of animal advocates gathered in London to create an organization focused on improving how cats were treated, educated about, and cared for. At the center of that effort was founder Jessey Wade, who spent decades campaigning for better cat welfare and helping shape the charity’s mission.

Today, Cats Protection has grown into one of the UK’s largest cat welfare organizations. Alongside rescuing and rehoming cats, the charity also focuses on education, owner support, advocacy, and large-scale neutering programs designed to reduce suffering and prevent unwanted litters. Over the last two years alone, the organization has helped neuter more than 250,000 cats.

The charity also works to keep cats with their families whenever possible. One of its most impactful programs, Lifeline, provides temporary foster care for cats belonging to people fleeing domestic abuse, helping owners reach safety without leaving pets behind.

Beyond rescue work, Cats Protection has helped shape animal welfare laws across the UK, including campaigns supporting mandatory microchipping and stronger protections for pets. Nearly a century after it began, the organization continues working toward the same goal: helping cats live safer, healthier, and more understood lives.

Cats may have a reputation for being independent, but they can form deep bonds with their favorite people. Imprinting is often used to describe that close sense of trust and attachment, and while it usually begins early in life, cats can build strong connections at any age.

The signs can be subtle or wonderfully obvious. A cat that follows you from room to room, curls up beside you, or sleeps near you is showing they feel safe in your presence. Slow blinks, purring, and gentle head rubs are also quiet ways cats communicate comfort and trust.

Some cats show attachment through routine. They may know your schedule, wait for you at certain times, or insist on joining your daily habits. Others bring toys, seek play, or knead your lap as a way of marking you as part of their trusted circle.

Being chosen by a cat does not always look like constant cuddling. For some, it is simply staying nearby, watching you, and sharing space. In cat language, that can be a very big compliment.

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The Japanese Bobtail is an ancient cat breed believed to have arrived in Japan from China more than 1,000 years ago. The breed later became part of Japanese folklore and culture, where these cats were often seen as symbols of luck and good fortune. In the 1600s, Japanese Bobtails were even released into cities to help control rats that threatened the country’s silk trade.

One of the breed’s most recognizable features is its short, curled tail, which resembles a rabbit tail and comes from a natural genetic mutation. Japanese Bobtails also tend to have long back legs, oval-shaped eyes, and silky coats that are often white with colorful markings, including the well-known calico “Mi-Ke” pattern.

Beyond their appearance, Japanese Bobtails are known for being highly social and playful cats. Many owners describe them as dog-like because they enjoy interactive games, can learn tricks, and may even play fetch. They are also famously vocal, though their soft, musical sounds are often described as more conversational than loud.

With their friendly personalities, intelligence, and relatively easy grooming needs, Japanese Bobtails are often considered a great fit for first-time cat owners and multi-pet households alike.

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This week’s Cat’s Corner has strong opinions, whimsical cat art, and a few very sneaky felines:

• 🎶 Cat has a lot to say about the music choice

• 🎨 Artist imagines where cats really come from

• 🕵️ Cats go undercover in the funniest ways

Daily Purr is brought to you with love from our cats. We hope they can brighten your day, just like they do ours. ❤️

Love,

Olive, Milo, and Yasmine.

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