From inspiring cats that provide support to their owners, to heroic cats that save the day, these finalists are all worthy of being National Cat Awards winners for 2018.

Winners will be selected in five categories – Hero Cat, Most Caring Cat, Furr-ever Friends, Outstanding Rescue Cat and Purina® Better Together, before one is crowned the National Cat of the Year 2018. A Star Team category will also celebrate the achievements of dedicated volunteers from Cats Protection who have made a positive impact on feline welfare.

Each category winner will receive a trophy, a £100 pet store voucher, a year’s subscription to The Cat magazine and three month’s supply of Purina® cat food for their cat.

The owners now face a wait until Thursday 2 August when winners will be announced at an awards ceremony at London’s Savoy, an event attended by celebrities including BBC broadcaster Andrew Collins, model Lucy Pinder and Holby City actress Chizzy Akudolu.

Awards organiser Kate Bunting said: “Cats make wonderful pets and these awards is all about celebrating everything we love about them. Each and every we received reflected the many qualities that have earned cats a special place in our hearts and homes – intuitive, funny, caring and loyal.”

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