Cats
Once published exclusively for children, colouring books are starting to find their way from school bags onto the office desks and coffee tables of adults in pursuit of ‘mindfulness’.
Prized for its stress-busting abilities, the simplicity and repetitive nature of colouring in is said to stave off negativity and contribute to a state of inner peace.
Of course it’s long been known that having furry friends in the family yields many of the same benefits. Much like colouring in, the simple act of stroking a beloved moggy produces a similarly relaxed state-of-mind.
In fact, whether they are helping combat the crippling effects of loneliness or filling the air with the soothing sound of contented purring, cats seem to have an innate ability to alleviate anxieties in us humans (see our blog post: A purr a day will keep the blues away).
So as it’s Blue Monday, reportedly the most depressing day of the year, we thought we'd prescribe a double dose of tension relief, with a downloadable colouring page featuring a ‘clowder’ of cute cats.
Simply right-click on the image below, print it out, grab some crayons and a cuppa and scribble away those post-Christmas blues.
Here are some feline-related figures to muse on while you're keeping it inside the lines.
- World Spay Day 2016
Today is World Spay Day, a day that shines a spotlight on the importance of getting your pet neutered. We think that neutering is the only effective way to reduce the number of unwanted cats in the UK. In 2014 we helped neuter 163,000 cats, including...
- Lost Cat – What To Do If Your Cat Goes Missing
If your cat hasn’t come home, don’t panic! Cats will often go ‘missing’ only to arrive home later that evening – or in some cases months later – as though nothing has happened! Follow the advice in this guide: To enlarge, click on the image...
- Black Cats: Five Common Misconceptions
People think black cats look bad in selfies, that they're boring or bad luck. They’re all total myths! But black cats in Cats Protection’s care do take 13 per cent longer to be adopted than other colours. To celebrate monochrome cats on National...
- Fireworks Frighten Cats
Fireworks season can be a scary time for our pets, so we’ve put together this infographic which explains how to keep your cat safe and calm. Keep your cat in after dark and provide them with a litter tray if they’re used to outdoor access. Make sure...
- Top Cat Names Revealed - Infographic
We’ve conducted a survey of cat owners to discover the most popular cat names around the UK – which has produced some very interesting results as shown in our infographic below! The survey received over 18,000 responses from all over the nation....
Cats
Blue Monday? Colour meow beautiful!
Once published exclusively for children, colouring books are starting to find their way from school bags onto the office desks and coffee tables of adults in pursuit of ‘mindfulness’.
Prized for its stress-busting abilities, the simplicity and repetitive nature of colouring in is said to stave off negativity and contribute to a state of inner peace.
Of course it’s long been known that having furry friends in the family yields many of the same benefits. Much like colouring in, the simple act of stroking a beloved moggy produces a similarly relaxed state-of-mind.
In fact, whether they are helping combat the crippling effects of loneliness or filling the air with the soothing sound of contented purring, cats seem to have an innate ability to alleviate anxieties in us humans (see our blog post: A purr a day will keep the blues away).
So as it’s Blue Monday, reportedly the most depressing day of the year, we thought we'd prescribe a double dose of tension relief, with a downloadable colouring page featuring a ‘clowder’ of cute cats.
Simply right-click on the image below, print it out, grab some crayons and a cuppa and scribble away those post-Christmas blues.
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Colour by numbers
Here are some feline-related figures to muse on while you're keeping it inside the lines.
- A 2008 study suggested that owning a cat can reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes by over 33 per cent
- A total of seven different genes are thought to control the colours and markings of a cat’s coat
- Despite a cat's fur colour being nothing more than a genetic quirk, superstition surrounding black and black-and-white cats is thought to contribute to them taking 13 per cent longer to home
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- World Spay Day 2016
Today is World Spay Day, a day that shines a spotlight on the importance of getting your pet neutered. We think that neutering is the only effective way to reduce the number of unwanted cats in the UK. In 2014 we helped neuter 163,000 cats, including...
- Lost Cat – What To Do If Your Cat Goes Missing
If your cat hasn’t come home, don’t panic! Cats will often go ‘missing’ only to arrive home later that evening – or in some cases months later – as though nothing has happened! Follow the advice in this guide: To enlarge, click on the image...
- Black Cats: Five Common Misconceptions
People think black cats look bad in selfies, that they're boring or bad luck. They’re all total myths! But black cats in Cats Protection’s care do take 13 per cent longer to be adopted than other colours. To celebrate monochrome cats on National...
- Fireworks Frighten Cats
Fireworks season can be a scary time for our pets, so we’ve put together this infographic which explains how to keep your cat safe and calm. Keep your cat in after dark and provide them with a litter tray if they’re used to outdoor access. Make sure...
- Top Cat Names Revealed - Infographic
We’ve conducted a survey of cat owners to discover the most popular cat names around the UK – which has produced some very interesting results as shown in our infographic below! The survey received over 18,000 responses from all over the nation....