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Powys County Times
19 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Powys County Times
Meet the Powys cat up for a National Cat of the Year award
A ginger cat from Powys that has become a famous face in its home town has been named a finalist for a national award. Four-year-old ginger cat Fizz from Llandrindod Wells has been named as a finalist in the Cats Protection National Cat Awards 2025, beating hundreds of other entries to take a place in the final alongside two other entries. Fizz has been shortlisted in the Connected Cats category, recognising cats who play a big part in their community and are well regarded by people in the area. With a Facebook page racking up 1,600 followers, Llandrindod Wells residents regularly get updates of his treks all over town as he visits the local landmarks like the newsagents, gym, bank, job centre, library and even strolled onto the stage at the local theatre during an appearance by Clarkson's Farm star Kaleb Cooper. His owner, 58-year-old property manager Briony Loder, said: 'Fizz started disappearing when he was nine months old. We were driving around looking for him everywhere, so we set up a Facebook page asking people to post a photo if they saw him. My phone is never silent. 'Fizz just loves to follow people. It doesn't matter if they're going five minutes or four miles, he'll follow them. He pulled a three-nighter once and ended up in a pub five miles away. "We've had the postman drive up with the post before and drop off the cat. Fizz has no fears and no boundaries. As far as Fizz is concerned, the town is his." He gets up at five in the morning, meows like mad until one of us gets up and lets him out, then he's off. He does what he wants, when he wants, I've just got to accept he's a natural born wanderer. He adores people and loves attention.' Fizz will now go through to a public vote to find winners in four categories – Connected Cats, Family Cats, Incredible Cats and Senior Cats, with the public being able to vote for their favourite finalist until 31 July. Category winners and the overall National Cat of the Year – chosen by a panel of judges – will be announced during a ceremony hosted by writer and presenter Dawn O'Porter in London on 24 September.
Daily Record
21 hours ago
- General
- Daily Record
Scottish cat who walks boy to school every day could be UK's 'cat of the year'
The sociable feline joins 10-year-old Sonny on his daily walks to school and then waits for him to finish. A Scottish cat with a love for the school runs has become a local sensation and is hunting down a national award. Two-year-old Kiki has reached the final of the Cats Protection National Cat Awards 2025. The sociable feline from the south side of Glasgow has made it to the final three in the Connected Cats category, a prize celebrating moggies who bring people together and spread joy in their communities. She beat hundreds of entries from across the UK to land her place among the top cats, Glasgow Live reports. And she is in with a chance of winning the overall Cat of the Year award for 2025. Kiki has become a familiar face at her local primary school, following 10-year-old Sonny and his classmates to the gates every morning. She then waits patiently in the playground until home time, ready to escort them back home again. Kiki's owner, 51-year-old Michelle Scott, said: "She's brought a lot of joy to the children, staff and school community. She's given the teachers an opportunity to teach children how to treat cats and respect them." Social worker Michelle added: "She's often sleeping or half awake when Sonny is getting ready for school. But as soon as she hears him leave, she'll jump off the bed and run downstairs to go after them. "Then, if they stop and faff about, she'll run on in front as if to say, 'Come on!'" If Kiki is crowned the UK's most connected cat it won't be her first gong. She previously received a special award from Sonny's headteacher for her 100 per cent attendance at school. Michelle explained how the much-loved Kiki joined the family as a kitten for Sonny's eighth birthday and quickly became one of the gang. She said: 'I've always had cats but Kiki is like no cat I've known. Whenever Sonny had friends round, she would sit with them as if she was one of them. She's really sociable.' Now Kiki will go head-to-head with two other finalists in her category as the public votes to decide which cat will take home one of the four main titles: Connected Cats, Family Cats, Incredible Cats and Senior Cats. Winners will be announced at a ceremony hosted by author and presenter Dawn O'Porter in London on Wednesday, September 24, with the overall National Cat of the Year chosen by a panel of judges. Jeff Knott, Advocacy and Influence Director at Cats Protection, said: 'The National Cat Awards celebrates the nation's cats and the extraordinary impact they have on people's lives. "This year's finalists have shown incredible intuition, empathy and compassion. We can't wait to reveal the winners, and it's now up to the public to decide.' Voting is open from June 16 until July 31 at the Cats Protection website. Each category winner will receive a trophy, a £200 pet store voucher and a year's subscription to The Cat magazine. The overall winner will also receive a second trophy and inherit the title from Marley, who was crowned National Cat of the Year in 2024 for comforting women recovering from exploitation at Caritas Bakhita House in London. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'.
