Bob The Cat - Interview

Another video dedicated to Bob The Cat. Now if you don't know the story already, well back in 2007 a then homeless man named James bumped into a homeless ginger cat. James decided to take the Cat under his wing and accompanyed him for five years until in 2012 James was approached to write a book based on his adventures with Bob, the book was entitled "A Street Cat Named Bob" and was released in the summer of 2012 and managed to reach #1 in the book charts throughout the UK. Based on the success and popularity of Bob, James wrote a sequel for 2013 entitled "The World According to Bob". Based on all that, you'd think that James would be living in a big house somewhere and would have stopped busking the streets of London but that is not the case, you can still catch him out and about with Bob in and around London daily still busking and the public's reception to Bob couldn't be better. The Video above, is an interview on The One Show where James shows off some of Bob's tricks.

What do cats get up to? (Video)

In this short video, we get an insight into what our cats get up to in our gardens and whilst out and about.

Facts of the day! (Tabby Cat)

1. The tabby pattern is found in many breeds, as well as among the general mixed-breed population.
2. The English term "tabby" comes from the 1630s, "striped silk taffeta," from the French "tabis," meaning "a rich, watered silk (originally striped)," from Middle French atabis (14c.), from Arabic attabiya, from Attabiy, a neighborhood of Baghdad where such cloth was first made, named for Prince 'Attab of the Umayyad Caliphate. Compare to Spanish "ataviar", meaning to decorate or to dress or wear (often implying very elegant and/or expensive clothing).

99 Facts about... Cats

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Bob The Cat - Documentary

This is a very interesting short documentary dedicated to Bob The Cat. Back in 2007, a man called James Bowen who was homeless at the time found a ginger cat which he later went on to call Bob and the pair have been inseprable ever since. James is a busker who lives and tours around the streets of London day in, day out and now takes Bob The Cat with him. In 2012, James was offered the chance to write a book about his journeys with Bob and how the pair met, the book was titled "A Street Cat Named Bob" and managed to reach #1 in the Book Charts upon it's release. Due to the success and demand of Bob, a second book was written for 2013 titled "The World According To Bob". Both of the books are written by James himself. This short documentary gives you an insight into how James and Bob met and what they get up to daily by busking the streets of London.

Cat NEWS (6th Feb 2014): Lonely this Valentine's Day? Maybe you're one true soulmate is a Cat!

Lonely singles are being offered the opportunity of a lifetime this Valentine’s Day – in the form of a cat-themed matchmaking service. Those seeking to put an end to their interminable solitude on February 14 can head down to Battersea Dogs and Cats Home in London to find their perfect feline partner. Next Friday the cattery will be trussed up in Valentine’s decor and from 5.30pm until 9pm, visitors (adults only) will be able to meet each other – and, of course, the cats. Battersea says the event ‘will offer a myriad of matchmaking methods for humans and our cats alike including games for grown-ups and the chance to meet your pawfect partner in cat cuddle booths. ‘Visitors can also enjoy complimentary bubbly and canapés with fellow cat lovers in our Cattery, which will be suitably dressed for the occasion.’ Specialist rehomers will also be on hand to help match up rescue cats with prospective owners and although the event is free, donations are welcomed. Source: http://metro.co.uk/2014/02/05/lonely-this-valentines-day-maybe-your-one-true-soulmate-is-a-cat-4291991/