iPad proves a big hit with musical cat Iggy

 The latest cat viral doing the round show Iggy the cat playing with Apple's new iPad.

The iPad is due for release at the end of May - Charlie will have to be very good if he wants one - prices start at £500 up to £1,000. Check this out!

Liverpool cat nominated for Go-Cat BOBO award

A moggy from Liverpool is in the running to be crowned Britain's most adventurous cat after his owner, Graham Mullen, entered him into the Go-Cat® BOBO AWARDS, a nationwide search for the UK's most fearless feline.

Always on the hunt for his next escapade, Woody has been nominated for his sense of adventure and free-spirited nature. Go-Cat recently launched the BOBO AWARDS in honour of Bobo, the amazing, acrobatic free-running star of Go-Cat's latest TV ad, to celebrate courageous cats that live life to the full, just like Bobo.

Woody is certainly shaping up to rival Bobo, he loves to play hide and seek and his most recent adventure saw him disappearing for an entire morning, to later be found sitting happily on a milk float after doing the rounds with the local milk man.

If you think your cat is as adventurous and daring as Woody then what are you waiting for?

Enter your cat into the Go-Cat BOBO AWARDS to be in with a shot of winning a fantastic once-in-a-lifetime safari to the wilds of Africa with a chance to see really big adventurous cats in action.

There's also a whole host of runner-up prizes that will keep the most adventurous cat lovers entertained - from a day learning circus skills to an afternoon of hovercraft flying.

Go-Cat spokesperson, Alison Ashman, says: "We're looking for cats of all ages with bucket loads of cat'itude, who live life to the full and have extraordinary adventures. Whether they're intrepid explorers, plucky climbers or brave rescuers, we want to hear your stories."

Well better get Charlie's entry sent in then!

Kim Kardashian's kitten handling sparks outrage

Kim Kardashian has staunchly defended her controversial handling of a kitten.

The reality show star prompted outrage among animal activists after holding the feline aloft by the scruff of its neck for a Twitter pic.

Kim insists her unconventional kitty carry was by no means cruel to the animal - but animal rights charity PETA vehemently disagree.

A spokesperson said: "Kim Kardashian isn't the only person who mistakenly thinks that because a mother cat picks up her kittens by the scruff of the neck that a supportive hand under the rump isn't needed."

However, Kim is adamant she did no wrong. She said: "I have been getting negative comments regarding the way I was holding the kitty, but rest assured, the owner and vet were on set and showed me how to pick him up.

"The cat was not harmed in any way and is perfectly fine! I love animals and would never do anything to harm any animals."

Postmen refuse deliveries after being chased by elderly cat

Tiger, a 19 year-old black and white cat, has been accused of attacking postmen on three occassions delivering mail in Leeds, west Yorkshire.

Owner Tracy Brayshaw, of Farsley, Leeds, said the postmen have complained that Tiger attacks them as they approach the cat flap, before chasing them down the garden path.

Mrs Brayshaw now has to collect her mail from the local sorting office.

She said: "If Tiger climbs up a tree he is done in for the rest of the week. I find it really hard to believe.

"The post has been suspended for two weeks now. It was funny at first but it is going a bit far now."

Mrs Brayshaw is hoping to appeal against the decision to suspend her post. Read more on The Telegraph website.

New Zealand cat warns owners about blaze with wet paws

Saw this on a New Zealand news site - a moggy awoke his neighbours by wetting his paws in the toilet and walking over his owner's face.

Owners Kate Gatonyi and partner Bevan Garland awoke to find a fire just three metres from their bedroom window.

Kate said Maceo the cat often played with water but had never put his feet in the toilet bowl. He usually just meowed if he wanted to get attention at night, she said.

Funny cat video of week: Cat adopts bunny rabbit

This is the cutest thing I've ever seen!

The purrfect office cats plus Dewey the library cat

I think having a cat in the office is a brilliant idea - but I don't think the boss would approve.

For me, cats are relaxing and having Charlie in the newsroom would certainly cheer me up.

One company in Kansas, America has not one but TWO office cats. The appearance of a couple of stray cats about 15 years ago has helped define River City Studio's corporate culture.

The company specialises in graphic design and marketing. Feline friends Yoda and Melia are part of the furniture and are even featured on the company's website!

 Well, Charlie has his own blog so the next stage it just sneaking him into the office...

Another famous cat - Dewey the Library Cat - was well-known for his antics at Spencer Public Library in Iowa.

Librarian Vicky Myron wrote a book about how his presence in the library not only soothed the staff but the library-goers as well. It's an excellent read, so give it a go.

My two favourite loves: cats + wine = Hello Kitty Wine!

Hello Kitty are releasing four new wines but only in the in the US at the moment!

All four varieties are produced and bottled in Italy.

The grapes are grown in the Lombardy region and the new wines come from wine maker Dino Torti.

All but one of the wines come in 750 ml bottles, while one is in a 375 ml bottle.

The 2006 Hello Kitty Devil Red Pinot Nero comes from the Borgogna Vineyard and is described as a classically rendered pinot noir.

The pink label features a black Hello Kitty complete with horn and tails, but also with the telltale bow and a pink heart.

The Hello Kitty Angel White Pinot Nero label, as one might expect, features a white Hello Kitty with angel wings along with her bow and heart.

The 2008 white wine is made from free run juice. Next up is the Hello Kitty Sparkling Brut Ros©. Each bottle includes a souvenir Hello Kitty pink pendant. It is characterized as having a 'light pink color, perlage fine and persistent, sweet flower scent and light spice, harmonious taste thanks to the very balanced natural sparkling with the structure.'

Finally, the Hello Kitty Sparkling Sweet Pink comes in a half-size bottle and features a more traditional Hello Kitty on the label. It is described as fine Sparkling Rose wine 'with delicate pink color, perlage fine and persistent, elegant aroma of flowers, smooth with a hint of almond.' So ladies snuggle up to your cats and crack open a bottle of Hello Kitty!

8 out of 10 cats don't know where their fish comes from

You may have made you home and car energy efficient but what about your pet?

The authors of a recent book, Time to Eat the Dog? warned that the energy required to feed a cat is the same as that required to build and drive a Volkswagen Golf for 6,000 miles a year.

Now there is a way do reduce your cat's carbon paw print.

Later this year the UK's 8m cat owners will, for the first time, be able to feed their kitties their favourite fish with a clear conscience.

The manufacturers of Whiskas and Sheba are to become the first to sell products using Marine Stewardship Council-certified fish, which is caught sustainably and without threatening further dwindling stocks.

While eight out of 10 cats are likely to have no opinion on the provenance of their fish, Mark Johnson of manufacturer Mars Petcare said people were increasingly aware of the importance of sustainability.

"The End of the Line film [a documentary about overfishing] has had a big impact," said Johnson, the company's UK general manager.

We are now the first pet company to make a commitment to sustainable fish, and we hope that will act as a catalyst for the whole industry."

Supermarkets have been quick to respond to rising human demand for sustainable fish, with the Co-operative eliminating threatened species from its own-brand products and Marks & Spencer recently becoming the first high-street name to sign up to WWF's new seafood charter.

But pet lovers have so far been limited to giving their animals human food such as sustainably caught tinned tuna: an expensive way to limit their pets' ecological impact.

(Well, in Charlie's case it's a good thing he is not keen on fish! I hear rabbits and poultry are much lower impact than fish and red meat.)

While cats and dogs may seem unlikely environmental villains, UK pet owners buy 1.5m tonnes of food a year and globally there are an estimated 750m pets who consume 20m tonnes annually. 

The new MSC-certified Whiskas and Sheba will be on sale in December - with a pledge to source all its fish globally from sustainable sources by 2020. For more visit The Guardian website.