Run by the charity Cats Protection, the annual occasion celebrates the nation’s most marvellous moggies, with heart-warming tales of devotion, braveness and companionship.
Owners have till midday on Tuesday 26 March to appoint their cat in considered one of 4 classes. Owners or colleagues may also nominate a veterinary skilled who has offered distinctive take care of a cat within the Vet of the Year class:
- Family cats: For cats who make a household full – whether or not it’s being there for companionship, offering consolation and help in robust instances, or just protecting everybody amused.
- Incredible cats – From heroic cats who save the day to those that have completed one thing really extraordinary. They may need survived in opposition to the chances, returned home after an epic journey or possibly even saved a life.
- Senior cats: Celebrating cats over the age of 11, who is likely to be thriving of their older years or just having fun with the quieter aspect of life.
- Connected cats: Recognising cats that make us smile. From effectively linked cats with their very own social media following to those that pop up in the area people.
- Vet of the Year 2024: For veterinary professionals who’ve offered excellent cat care.
Cats Protection’s Marketing and Income Generation Director Catherine Cottrell mentioned: “From heroic to heart-warming, we love hearing how cats have such a positive impact on people’s lives. With under two weeks left before entries close, we’re looking forward to hearing even more stories that we hope will inspire more people to adopt a rescue cat.”
Winners will probably be chosen in a public vote and by a panel of judges earlier than being introduced throughout a ceremony in London on 18 September.
Author and journalist Dawn O’Porter hosted the occasion final 12 months and will probably be returning.
“I’m thrilled to be back to present the Cats Protection National Cat Awards again this year, it’s the ultimate event for cat lovers,” she mentioned. “It’s a chance to recognise the UK’s most extraordinary cats and celebrate the relationship with the cats in our lives, because they really do make life better and I’m definitely up for supporting that.”
The Cat of the Year 2024 will probably be chosen from the 4 class winners. Last 12 months’s winner was Zebby from Chesterfield, Derbyshire, who received the title National Cat of the Year in recognition of the help he offers to his deaf proprietor by alerting her to sounds and noises across the home.
