Durham Cat Club

05/11/2026

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Pet Classics is here to help calm pets during fireworks season. ❤️

Dan Walker, Aled Jones, and Dawn O’Porter will each host a night across the Bonfire Night weekend, playing specially curated music to help soothe your furry, scaly, and feathered friends through the whizzes and bangs. They’ll also be giving shoutouts to your animals, and sharing top tips from the RSPCA for keeping them safe during the fireworks.

📻 Pet Classics | 5pm–10pm on Thursday 5, Friday 6, and Saturday 7 November

23/10/2026

🩸 Hemostatic disorders in cats, while uncommon, can be life-threatening.

October’s article is ‘Clotting and coagulation disorders in cats: a clinical review of causes, diagnosis and management’ by Joseph Evans and Ronald H. L. Li, provides a general overview of hemostasis physiology, discusses common hemostatic disorders, diagnosis and interpretation of hemostatic testing, and summarize treatments of hemostatic disorders.

📖 Read it for free in the Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery 👉 https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/epdf/10.1177/1098612X261477546

23/10/2026

A 'Code of Practice' was recently distributed on behalf of The Cat Group - a group of which GCCF is an active member - to breeders and other relevant parties.

Our website is accessed by a variety of cat lovers with differing experience and knowledge therefore GCCF is willing to share relevant documents from other organisations from time to time.

We have subsequently received feedback and comments on this document and would like to confirm that it is a universal guidance document from The Cat Group and can reassure everyone that this document does not and will not replace GCCF's official guidelines.

Any queries and/or concerns should be forwarded to [email protected] on the first instance.

20/10/2026

Calling all cat lovers! Cat cafe vacancy!

Catpawcino in Newcastle is hiring. Sharing their vacancy info below....

We are hiring!

Catpawcino has a vacancy for a set 4 day week post (minimum).

We're looking for someone flexible, outgoing and friendly who LOVES cats.

Barista training can be given so previous experience in cafes not essential.

If you feel this might be for you, please email C.V. + expression of interest to [email protected]

18/10/2026

18/10/2026

Neutering is an important consideration for cat owners, helping to prevent unplanned litters and supporting responsible cat ownership. 🐾

At GCCF, we recognise the importance of responsible, welfare-focused breeding. For cats who aren't intended for breeding, neutering can offer several benefits, including:

⚠️ Preventing unwanted litters – helping reduce the number of unplanned pregnancies.
⚠️ Reducing certain health risks – neutering can lower the risk of some reproductive conditions, depending on your cat's s*x and the procedure.
⚠️ Reducing certain behaviours – including roaming, calling and some hormone-driven behaviours.

But have you thought about pain relief? Neutering is a surgical procedure, and our cats rely on us to make sure their comfort and welfare are prioritised throughout the process.

🐾 Pain relief is an essential part of the conversation. Speak to your vet about the pain management your cat will receive during and after surgery, what to expect during recovery, and how to keep them comfortable at home.

🏡 Follow your vet's aftercare advice, provide a quiet place to rest and contact your veterinary practice if you're concerned about your cat's recovery.

Read more about neutering and pain relief, with an article from our friends at International Cat Care here - https://tinyurl.com/neuteringandpainrelief 📖

Responsible cat ownership starts with informed decisions and putting feline welfare first. 💜🐈

17/10/2026

Cats are evolutionary masters at hiding discomfort, which is why they are often called "the silent sufferers." Because showing weakness in the wild makes them vulnerable, a cat in pain won't always cry out or limp. Instead, their discomfort shows up in subtle shifts in their facial expressions—changes that are easy to miss if you don't know what to look for.

This helpful infographic breaks down the core indicators of the Feline Grimace Scale, a clinically validated tool used to assess pain in cats based on their facial features. By comparing a relaxed cat to one in distress, you can see how pain shows up in tightened orbital muscles (partially closed eyes), flattened ears angled backward, and whiskers bunched together and pulled tight against the face.

Recognizing these quiet cues allows us to act quickly, contact a veterinarian, and ensure our feline companions receive the care and comfort they deserve without suffering in silence. 😽

ENJOY YOUR CATURDAY! 💜

EndFIP® and the Luca Fund for FIP Research are dedicated to keeping cats healthy and happy. 💜

www.endfip.com | www.LucaFundforFIP.com

Want to learn more about FIP and other feline conditions? Not a member yet? Join us 👇
https://www.facebook.com/groups/EndFIP

13/10/2026

Our beautiful 2yr old Midnight is looking for a new home. Her original owners took her in as a stray kitten, she was very much loved but unfortunately their circumstances have changed and they can no longer look after her.

Midnight is very sociable, loves a fuss she is playful and in the right home would be a joy.

For more information on Midnight please contact us on

01388 311019 M. 07748268822.

Midnight is in in Hunwick, C.o. Durham

Home visit and adoption applies.

11/10/2026