Bengal kitten Max was rushed to an out-of-hours vet after eating coffee grounds from banana plants in owner Tim Frederick's garden, triggering severe caffeine poisoning. He recovered after treatment with a drip and oxygen, prompting Tim to upgrade his insurance.

Cats Protection Cornwall receptionist Jasmine Nevitte rescued two five-week-old kittens, Bill and Barb, after they became trapped behind boiling water pipes in a Truro shed. Barb escaped unharmed, but Bill suffered burns and both are now recovering well.

Blue Cross in Thirsk is appealing for a home for cats Kovu and Piglet, who have spent almost 150 days in its care, more than five times longer than average. Kovu has a manageable heart murmur, and the bonded pair need a quiet household to settle in.

A young cat named Ivy lost part of a front leg and suffered chemical burns after going missing near Apley Woods, later helped by Cats Protection Telford & District. Now recovered and adapting well on three legs, she is ready for a patient new home.

A severely underweight stray cat named Pumpkin, found collapsed and looking years older than his true age of three or four, was rescued by Cats Protection Beverley & District and underwent surgery to remove rubber from his intestine. Now renamed Leo, he has recovered and found a new home.

Three cats dumped on farmland near Witney, Ivy, Jude and Iris, have all found new homes after treatment at Cats Protection's Cotswolds Cat Centre, with Ivy needing ear surgery and eight months in care. The centre is now fundraising to help cover the cost of the cats' treatment.