by Cheltenham Animal Shelter | Dec 5, 2025 | Tips & advice
Essential oils are concentrated plant extracts known for their aromatic and therapeutic properties. They’re commonly used to add pleasant scents to our homes and are found in a variety of products including, toiletries, cosmetics, diffusers and plugins. Essential oils...
by Cheltenham Animal Shelter | Oct 21, 2025 | Tips & advice
Despite being based on myth, superstitions about black cats persist in parts of Europe and the United States. As a result, it is reported that black and black-and-white cats tend to stay longer at shelters before being adopted – simply because of the colour of their...
by Cheltenham Animal Shelter | Jul 1, 2025 | Tips & advice
House soiling is where a cat urinates or defecates outside of the litter tray around the home For owners this can be distressing but is important to understand why this is happening and address it effectively, rather than getting frustrated with your cat. What is a...
by Cheltenham Animal Shelter | Mar 14, 2025 | Tips & advice
Most cats love to go outside and, with lots for them to explore, the outside world offers cats the opportunity to express their normal behaviours. However, International Cat Care estimate that a total of 10% of cats in the UK are indoor cats and reasons for keeping an...
