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We start the November issue by listening to what our cats are saying. With the help of Your Cat readers, behaviour expert Jon Bowen has been able to analyze a range of different vocal sounds, including purrs. You can find out what they mean, whether males and females have different sounds and what a cat’s different purrs sound like — and why — in our lead feature. Young Lorcan had selective mutism which meant he struggled to communicate at school, but his life changed when a beautiful Birman kitten joined the family and an incredible bond grew between them. Lorcan’s mum Jayne tells their story. We have photos at the UK’s first cat café in Totnes, Devon — with news about the opening of the much-talked about Lady Dinah’s London Cat Café. Our competition to find Britain’s most cat-friendly neighbour brought a selection of nominations for good people who care both for their friends and their friends’ cats. Find out why we picked Sam, nominated by Sandy, as our winner. Once comfortable at home with their owners, many cats are not overly bothered by fireworks, however most hate the loud noises so it’s a good idea to be prepared ahead of November when festivities take place. We have 12 top tips to help you help prevent stress in your cats.