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Companies where cat owners are understood, along with the benefits of cats for workers, are the topics explored in our lead feature this month. Are your employers pet friendly? BBC weather presenter Carol Kirkwood tells us about the feline love of her life — a characterful tabby named Donald, and we meet ginger Dillinger, star of a TV advert and model extraordinaire. Our Neighbourhood Cat Campaign continues with some helpful advice on tackling specific issues that may occur when your cat is out and about, also how to work out if your cat is likely to be a bully or a victim. Plus, in Real Life, Sharon Gilder tells us what happened when her cat Bandit was shot by an air gun (he’s made a fantastic recovery!) For youngsters and nervous cats being introduced to a cat flap for the first time, behaviourist Dr Sarah Ellis offers an invaluable step-by-step training guide. There are 13 pages of useful and practical cat care advice, tips on reading cat food labels, with a close-up on the cat’s miaow. Plus, we have a really useful guide to cat insurance for new kitten owners, a delightful photo feature on mums and babies and a buyer’s guide to cat flaps, microchips and GPS trackers.