News
Shy Tuxedo Cat Finds a Safe Place to Raise Her Four Kittens and Begins to Trust Again
A timid tuxedo cat named Raea found the safe foster home she needed just before giving birth to four healthy kittens.
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Recent reporting, guides and feline storytelling from the Meow Tales newsroom.
Adoption
How To Potty Train A Cat
A calm, welfare-first guide to adopting your first cat — covering rescue choices, what to ask the shelter, and how to set up your home for the all-important first week.
Adoption
How to Photograph Rescue Cats: A Volunteer's Quiet Guide to Better Photos
Good photos help rescue cats find homes faster. A practical, welfare-first guide for shelter volunteers — covering light, posing, gentle handling and the small details that move adopters.
Breeds
Quiet, Affectionate, Easy-Going: Breeds That Tend to Suit First-Time Owners
If you're new to cats, some breeds tend to be more forgiving than others. A short, honest look at the breeds that often suit first-time owners — and the welfare caveats that come with each.
Care
How to Set Up the Perfect Cat-Friendly Home (Without Renovating)
A room-by-room guide to making your home genuinely cat-friendly using what you already have. Covers vertical space, hiding places, litter setup and the small details that matter.
Health
Hairballs in Cats: When They're Normal and When to Ring the Vet
Cats cough up the occasional hairball — but how often is normal, and at what point should you ring your vet? A welfare-first guide to managing them and spotting warning signs.
Behaviour
Why Cats Knead: The Science (and Folklore) Behind 'Making Biscuits'
Cats knead on blankets, laps and each other — but why? A clear, evidence-led explainer of where the behaviour comes from and what it means when your cat 'makes biscuits' on you.
Adoption
Adopting Your First Cat: A Calm, Welfare-First Guide
A calm, welfare-first guide to adopting your first cat — covering rescue choices, what to ask the shelter, and how to set up your home for the all-important first week.
Stories
Welcome to Meow Tales — Cat News, Stories and Breed Guides, Done Properly
A friendly introduction to Meow Tales — what we cover, who we are and why every guide goes through a welfare-first review before we publish it.
News
Shy Kitten Zoey Learns to Trust People and Finds Her Forever Home
Zoey was frightened of people when she was rescued from a cat colony, but patient care helped her discover affection, playtime and a permanent home.
News
Savannah Raises Miracle Kitten Tybee and Comforts an Orphan Before Their Adoption
Savannah and her surviving kitten, Tybee, overcame a difficult start together before welcoming an orphaned newborn and finding a home as a bonded pair.