Have you learned something interesting from living with a cat? Perhaps you’ve found a patient way to help an anxious rescue settle, discovered something about your cat’s behaviour or have a personal story about a cat who has made a difference to your life.
Pussycat Friends welcomes original writing from cat owners, rescue volunteers, veterinary professionals and independent writers who have experiences or knowledge they’d like to share.
You don’t need professional writing experience or specialist qualifications to tell a personal story. We’re interested in thoughtful observations, genuine experiences and writing that explains them clearly.
Have an idea? Send us a short pitch.
The kind of writing we publish
We’re interested in cats as individuals, the relationships we develop with them and the practical realities of caring for them responsibly.
That includes behaviour and enrichment, everyday care, kittens, adoption and rescue, helping cats adjust to new environments, caring for older cats and understanding the different personalities we encounter.
We also welcome personal stories, thoughtful opinion, original cartoons and features about the place cats occupy in our homes and lives. Independent product reviews may be considered when they’re based on first-hand testing and offer useful information rather than advertising.
Some interesting articles begin with an ordinary question or experience. Why does a particular cat respond to a certain routine? What helped when introducing a new cat wasn’t going smoothly? What have you learned from sharing your home with cats?
We’re interested in careful observations and practical insights, not exaggerated claims or one-size-fits-all advice.
An example of the writing we welcome
Safe outdoor time for indoor cats
In her feature on safe outdoor time for indoor cats, Summer Chan explores how owners can introduce outdoor experiences while considering their cat’s temperament, safety and comfort.
It’s the kind of contribution we value: practical, grounded in experience and mindful that what suits one cat may not suit another.
We’re equally interested in personal stories about adoption, rescue, companionship or the small discoveries that come from sharing a home with a cat. A good personal account can be just as valuable as a practical guide.
What you can expect from us
We take contributors’ work seriously. Accepted articles receive careful editorial attention and are published under the writer’s own name, with an author biography and dedicated profile page. A relevant personal or professional website link may also be included, subject to our editorial policy.
We share published contributions through our social media accounts, and writers are welcome to share their articles with their own readers and followers.
Pussycat Friends is an independent publication and we’re not currently able to pay guest contributors. Contributions are entirely voluntary, with no expectation of a regular commitment. We’re happy to consider a one-off personal story or occasional articles from someone with particular knowledge or experience.
How to pitch an article
You don’t need to write a complete article before contacting us. We’d usually prefer to discuss your idea first.
A short summary is enough. Tell us what you’d like to write about, what you’ve learned or discovered, and why you think other cat owners might find it interesting or useful.
If you’ve written elsewhere, feel free to share an example, but previous publication experience isn’t essential.
A few editorial essentials
We publish original, accurate and independent writing. Advice about cat health, diet, behaviour and welfare should distinguish personal experience from established veterinary guidance and be supported by reliable sources where appropriate.
We welcome genuine contributions from people with professional, commercial or organisational connections, provided relevant interests are disclosed. We don’t accept articles written primarily to promote businesses, products or SEO backlinks.
Articles are published under contributors’ real full names and are subject to editorial review. We’ll explain the practical arrangements for author profiles and publication if we decide to take an article forward.
All accepted contributions are published in accordance with our Terms of Service, which explain our publication and copyright arrangements. Please read these before submitting an article for publication.
Send us your idea
Whether you have practical care advice, a thoughtful observation or a personal story about a cat you think others would enjoy reading, we’d be pleased to hear from you.
Use the form below to tell us a little about your idea.