All about cats
We hear from you about the lives of our feline friends.
58 per cent of you have cats. In total, we had an insight into the lives of more than 27,000 cats!
We love talking about our cats!
When we asked, "How often do you talk about your cat during the day?" 43 per cent of people in England and Wales said they mention their cat a few times a day. But for 21 per cent of respondents in England and 23 per cent in Wales, cat conversations happen every hour – especially in North Wales, where 27 per cent enjoy a regular hourly cat chat!
Five most popular cat names from the Big Pet Census
- Luna
- Willow
- Bella
- Poppy
- Loki
Most popular cat breeds from the Big Pet Census
Just like in the 2022 Pet Census, most cat owners have domestic shorthairs, moggies, or aren’t sure about their cat’s breed. The most popular pedigree cat is the British shorthair, followed by the ragdoll – switching things up from 2022, when Maine coons were the second favourite.
Celebrating your cat’s birthday
67 per cent of those we spoke to say they celebrated their cat’s birthday, showing just how much their pets are part of the family.
If you could ask your cat anything, what would it be?
The top question, with over a third of cat owners saying they would ask this, is whether their pet is happy.
[Illustrations by Laura Ireland]
