Xena
@wiltshirecat1.bsky.social
I'm a indoor cat that posts & shares positive news & stories, as well as sharing other cat posts. No politics or negativity allowed on my timeline. Family friendly account
Good afternoon everyone. Its 8c & sunny.
I've been enjoying my streetwatch & soaking up the sun's rays
Sunday thoughts: as you relish the unique day of relaxation & introspection, may your Sunday afternoon be full of happiness & tranquility, bringing you contentment & calm.
I've been enjoying my streetwatch & soaking up the sun's rays
Sunday thoughts: as you relish the unique day of relaxation & introspection, may your Sunday afternoon be full of happiness & tranquility, bringing you contentment & calm.
November 23, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Good afternoon everyone. Its 8c & sunny.
I've been enjoying my streetwatch & soaking up the sun's rays
Sunday thoughts: as you relish the unique day of relaxation & introspection, may your Sunday afternoon be full of happiness & tranquility, bringing you contentment & calm.
I've been enjoying my streetwatch & soaking up the sun's rays
Sunday thoughts: as you relish the unique day of relaxation & introspection, may your Sunday afternoon be full of happiness & tranquility, bringing you contentment & calm.
OVO Energy to cut hundreds of jobs as they try to convince regulatory & investors that they're a viable business.
Explains why they wouldn't give hooman a refund when we were nearly £500 in credit or reduce our direct debit.
We switched energy suppliers. news.sky.com/story/strugg...
Explains why they wouldn't give hooman a refund when we were nearly £500 in credit or reduce our direct debit.
We switched energy suppliers. news.sky.com/story/strugg...
Struggling energy supplier Ovo to axe hundreds of jobs
The household energy supplier is expected to confirm plans to axe "several hundred" jobs as soon as the middle of next week as it continues talks with regulators and investors, Sky News learns.
news.sky.com
November 23, 2025 at 6:51 AM
OVO Energy to cut hundreds of jobs as they try to convince regulatory & investors that they're a viable business.
Explains why they wouldn't give hooman a refund when we were nearly £500 in credit or reduce our direct debit.
We switched energy suppliers. news.sky.com/story/strugg...
Explains why they wouldn't give hooman a refund when we were nearly £500 in credit or reduce our direct debit.
We switched energy suppliers. news.sky.com/story/strugg...
Police were called to a tied up, bully type dog near Matlock, only to discover that it was Sven from Frozen instead. www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midland...
Police called to 'abandoned dog' find it's Sven from Frozen instead
Derbyshire Police were left surprised after responding to reports of a "small, bully type dog" tied up near Matlock, only to discover it was actually Sven the reindeer toy from the hit animated film F...
www.birminghammail.co.uk
November 22, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Police were called to a tied up, bully type dog near Matlock, only to discover that it was Sven from Frozen instead. www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midland...
Good morning everyone. It's 7c here with rain. I've been enjoying my streetwatch. The pictures were taken when it was sunny, before the rain.
Saturday thoughts: if you can't be somebody's sunshine, don't be a cloudy which blocks their sunshine away.
Saturday thoughts: if you can't be somebody's sunshine, don't be a cloudy which blocks their sunshine away.
November 22, 2025 at 10:37 AM
Good morning everyone. It's 7c here with rain. I've been enjoying my streetwatch. The pictures were taken when it was sunny, before the rain.
Saturday thoughts: if you can't be somebody's sunshine, don't be a cloudy which blocks their sunshine away.
Saturday thoughts: if you can't be somebody's sunshine, don't be a cloudy which blocks their sunshine away.
Betty, a 9 year old blind black cat who was residing at a shelter in Fareham, Hampshire, has found a furever home.
A video of Betty was posted on TikTok & got thousands of views and likes, leading to her finding a new home.
www.newsweek.com/blind-cat-pa...
A video of Betty was posted on TikTok & got thousands of views and likes, leading to her finding a new home.
www.newsweek.com/blind-cat-pa...
Blind cat patiently waited in shelter to be noticed—then everything changed
Blind senior cat Betty was abandoned, overlooked, and waiting—until a viral TikTok landed her a forever home.
www.newsweek.com
November 22, 2025 at 10:25 AM
Betty, a 9 year old blind black cat who was residing at a shelter in Fareham, Hampshire, has found a furever home.
A video of Betty was posted on TikTok & got thousands of views and likes, leading to her finding a new home.
www.newsweek.com/blind-cat-pa...
A video of Betty was posted on TikTok & got thousands of views and likes, leading to her finding a new home.
www.newsweek.com/blind-cat-pa...
Asa, a cat that had been missing for 10 years in New Jersey, has been found thanks to it's microchip.
www.upi.com/Odd_News/202...
www.upi.com/Odd_News/202...
Watch: New Jersey family's lost cat found 10 years later - UPI.com
A New Jersey family whose kitten escaped through an open window were reunited with their beloved pet 10 years later thanks to a microchip.
www.upi.com
November 22, 2025 at 10:19 AM
Asa, a cat that had been missing for 10 years in New Jersey, has been found thanks to it's microchip.
www.upi.com/Odd_News/202...
www.upi.com/Odd_News/202...
A man climbed the roof of a house in Newport, Wales, after seeing an article about the cat stuck on a roof online.
The cat had been stuck there for over 24hrs.
www.southwalesargus.co.uk/news/2564125...
The cat had been stuck there for over 24hrs.
www.southwalesargus.co.uk/news/2564125...
WATCH: Hero scales building to save cat stuck on roof for 24 hours
A man rescued a cat stuck on a Newport roof for 24 hours after seeing our report, stepping in when locals said they couldn’t get help from…
www.southwalesargus.co.uk
November 22, 2025 at 10:16 AM
A man climbed the roof of a house in Newport, Wales, after seeing an article about the cat stuck on a roof online.
The cat had been stuck there for over 24hrs.
www.southwalesargus.co.uk/news/2564125...
The cat had been stuck there for over 24hrs.
www.southwalesargus.co.uk/news/2564125...
3 year old girl Natalie makes a promise to helter cat Skye. wamiz.co.uk/news/192410/...
Three-year-old girl makes promise to shelter cat and 16.2M viewers watch the magic unfold (video)
Little Natalie was only three years old when she fell in love with Skye, an adorable grey cat at the shelter.
wamiz.co.uk
November 22, 2025 at 10:13 AM
3 year old girl Natalie makes a promise to helter cat Skye. wamiz.co.uk/news/192410/...
Milka the cat is pulled alive from the rubble of a building in Ukraine that was bombed by Russia.
They took the cat in when the invasion started & looked after the cat in their ground floor apartment.
www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/202...
They took the cat in when the invasion started & looked after the cat in their ground floor apartment.
www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/202...
Cat rescued from beneath rubble of residential building bombed by Russians in Ternopil
A cat has been pulled alive from beneath the rubble of a residential building in the city of Ternopil that was destroyed by a Russian strike on 19 November.
www.pravda.com.ua
November 21, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Milka the cat is pulled alive from the rubble of a building in Ukraine that was bombed by Russia.
They took the cat in when the invasion started & looked after the cat in their ground floor apartment.
www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/202...
They took the cat in when the invasion started & looked after the cat in their ground floor apartment.
www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/202...
If ever you find yourself visiting Oxford, why not take a walk round, & see if you can spot any of these "famous cats of Oxford."
I wonder if anyone will spot the cat puns in the story too.
oxfordclarion.uk/college-cats...
I wonder if anyone will spot the cat puns in the story too.
oxfordclarion.uk/college-cats...
College cats of Oxford
Once upon a time, we featured an image of Magdalen's kitten, Ozymandias, in our newsletter. We figured it might be a gentle contrast to our regular diet of planning and local politics.
The grey ball ...
oxfordclarion.uk
November 21, 2025 at 4:57 PM
If ever you find yourself visiting Oxford, why not take a walk round, & see if you can spot any of these "famous cats of Oxford."
I wonder if anyone will spot the cat puns in the story too.
oxfordclarion.uk/college-cats...
I wonder if anyone will spot the cat puns in the story too.
oxfordclarion.uk/college-cats...
There's been a mass walkout by volunteers at Alley Cats Rescue in Tonypandy, Wales.
There have been numerous allegations made on social media about the treatment & care that the cats receive & one cat was even trained when it wasn't meant to be.
nation.cymru/news/mass-wa...
There have been numerous allegations made on social media about the treatment & care that the cats receive & one cat was even trained when it wasn't meant to be.
nation.cymru/news/mass-wa...
'Mass walk out' of volunteers at cat rescue centre
Stephen Price Concerns have been raised about a Welsh cat rescue centre following a mass walk out of volunteers and claims that it mistakenly rehomed a pet cat that was placed under its temporary care...
nation.cymru
November 21, 2025 at 1:29 PM
There's been a mass walkout by volunteers at Alley Cats Rescue in Tonypandy, Wales.
There have been numerous allegations made on social media about the treatment & care that the cats receive & one cat was even trained when it wasn't meant to be.
nation.cymru/news/mass-wa...
There have been numerous allegations made on social media about the treatment & care that the cats receive & one cat was even trained when it wasn't meant to be.
nation.cymru/news/mass-wa...
RSPCA are appealing for help in raising £4m to rebuild a new animal shelter in West Yorkshire for kennels & a cattery.
The old buildings have already been demolished & £2.5m of the £4m has already been raised.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
The old buildings have already been demolished & £2.5m of the £4m has already been raised.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
West Yorkshire RSPCA branch in £4m appeal for new animal shelter
The RSPCA's Halifax, Huddersfield and Bradford branch says it is replacing its outdated centre.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 21, 2025 at 7:33 AM
RSPCA are appealing for help in raising £4m to rebuild a new animal shelter in West Yorkshire for kennels & a cattery.
The old buildings have already been demolished & £2.5m of the £4m has already been raised.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
The old buildings have already been demolished & £2.5m of the £4m has already been raised.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Good morning everyone. It's -2c(28.4f) here & a sunny day ahead with the top temperature of 4c.
Friday thoughts: enjoy life, no matter how hard it may seem.
When life gives you a thousand reasons to cry, show the world that you have a million reasons to smile
Friday thoughts: enjoy life, no matter how hard it may seem.
When life gives you a thousand reasons to cry, show the world that you have a million reasons to smile
November 21, 2025 at 6:09 AM
Good morning everyone. It's -2c(28.4f) here & a sunny day ahead with the top temperature of 4c.
Friday thoughts: enjoy life, no matter how hard it may seem.
When life gives you a thousand reasons to cry, show the world that you have a million reasons to smile
Friday thoughts: enjoy life, no matter how hard it may seem.
When life gives you a thousand reasons to cry, show the world that you have a million reasons to smile
Demolition of 20th century buildings that go into "Merlin Mound" have been approved.
The mound is located in Marlborough College, Marlborough, Wiltshire & is believed that Merlin, King Arthur's mentor & advisor is buried. They hope to find archaeological remains www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
The mound is located in Marlborough College, Marlborough, Wiltshire & is believed that Merlin, King Arthur's mentor & advisor is buried. They hope to find archaeological remains www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
'Merlin's Mound' to be restored and archaeological probe launched
Marlborough College has been given the go-ahead to remove 20th Century buildings from the mound.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 20, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Demolition of 20th century buildings that go into "Merlin Mound" have been approved.
The mound is located in Marlborough College, Marlborough, Wiltshire & is believed that Merlin, King Arthur's mentor & advisor is buried. They hope to find archaeological remains www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
The mound is located in Marlborough College, Marlborough, Wiltshire & is believed that Merlin, King Arthur's mentor & advisor is buried. They hope to find archaeological remains www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
A rare and endangered corncrake, a UK bird, was rescued by a person on a cruise ship as it made it's way to dock at Portland, Dorset. The found the bird wet & shivering as it was sheltering from the rain.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
'Shivering' rare corncrake bird rescued on cruise ship
A family take care of the small bird in their cabin after finding it trying to shelter from heavy rain.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 20, 2025 at 5:52 PM
A rare and endangered corncrake, a UK bird, was rescued by a person on a cruise ship as it made it's way to dock at Portland, Dorset. The found the bird wet & shivering as it was sheltering from the rain.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Cats Protection has launched a fundraising & awareness campaign to look out & help stray & abandoned cats living on the streets over the winter.
They can suffer from hyperthermia & other cold related fatal illnesses. www.yourthurrock.com/2025/11/19/c...
They can suffer from hyperthermia & other cold related fatal illnesses. www.yourthurrock.com/2025/11/19/c...
November 20, 2025 at 8:16 AM
Cats Protection has launched a fundraising & awareness campaign to look out & help stray & abandoned cats living on the streets over the winter.
They can suffer from hyperthermia & other cold related fatal illnesses. www.yourthurrock.com/2025/11/19/c...
They can suffer from hyperthermia & other cold related fatal illnesses. www.yourthurrock.com/2025/11/19/c...
Trail camera captures elusive mountain cat family that lives high up on the Andes.
There's a YouTube video in the story, showing the moment that they are captured on camera.
petapixel.com/2025/11/18/t...
There's a YouTube video in the story, showing the moment that they are captured on camera.
petapixel.com/2025/11/18/t...
Trail Camera Captures Elusive Mountain Cat Family That Lives High Up in the Andes
And they're adorable.
petapixel.com
November 20, 2025 at 8:12 AM
Trail camera captures elusive mountain cat family that lives high up on the Andes.
There's a YouTube video in the story, showing the moment that they are captured on camera.
petapixel.com/2025/11/18/t...
There's a YouTube video in the story, showing the moment that they are captured on camera.
petapixel.com/2025/11/18/t...
Africa's cat, so rare that they don't even know how many there are. However AI is changing this.
www.cnn.com/science/afri...
www.cnn.com/science/afri...
Africa’s ‘cryptic’ golden cat is so rare, no one knows how many there are. AI is changing that | CNN
Living deep in the tropical rainforests of Central and Western Africa, the golden cat is so sneaky, no one knows how many there were. AI is changing that.
www.cnn.com
November 20, 2025 at 8:09 AM
Africa's cat, so rare that they don't even know how many there are. However AI is changing this.
www.cnn.com/science/afri...
www.cnn.com/science/afri...
Cat and dog abandonment has risen almost 25% on last year, according to the RSPCA,put down to the cost of living pressures that people are under.
www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...
www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...
Dog and cat abandonment soars in UK as owners struggle with cost of living
RSPCA says pet abandonments in England and Wales rose by almost 25% in 2025 compared with 2024
www.theguardian.com
November 20, 2025 at 8:07 AM
Cat and dog abandonment has risen almost 25% on last year, according to the RSPCA,put down to the cost of living pressures that people are under.
www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...
www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...
Catstanbul: inside the city where cats rule the streets & where the residents and tourists are their servants, as it should be. www.bbc.com/travel/artic...
Catstanbul: Inside the city where cats rule the streets
From Ottoman "cat sitters" to modern-day street guardians, Istanbul's bond with its cats runs centuries deep.
www.bbc.com
November 20, 2025 at 8:05 AM
Catstanbul: inside the city where cats rule the streets & where the residents and tourists are their servants, as it should be. www.bbc.com/travel/artic...
Good morning everyone. It's -3c/26.6f so I've been staying close to hooman & playing with my toy.
I saw hooman on the PDSA website yesterday looking at cat toys.
Thursday thoughts: you're off to great places, today is your day. Your mountain is waiting, so get on your way.
I saw hooman on the PDSA website yesterday looking at cat toys.
Thursday thoughts: you're off to great places, today is your day. Your mountain is waiting, so get on your way.
November 20, 2025 at 7:54 AM
Good morning everyone. It's -3c/26.6f so I've been staying close to hooman & playing with my toy.
I saw hooman on the PDSA website yesterday looking at cat toys.
Thursday thoughts: you're off to great places, today is your day. Your mountain is waiting, so get on your way.
I saw hooman on the PDSA website yesterday looking at cat toys.
Thursday thoughts: you're off to great places, today is your day. Your mountain is waiting, so get on your way.
Good afternoon everyone. It's 3c here with sunny spells.
I've been enjoying my streetwatch & watching people slip on black ice.
Wednesday thoughts: a smile costs nothing in money, time or effort but it is literally true that it can be of supreme importance in one's life.
I've been enjoying my streetwatch & watching people slip on black ice.
Wednesday thoughts: a smile costs nothing in money, time or effort but it is literally true that it can be of supreme importance in one's life.
November 19, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Good afternoon everyone. It's 3c here with sunny spells.
I've been enjoying my streetwatch & watching people slip on black ice.
Wednesday thoughts: a smile costs nothing in money, time or effort but it is literally true that it can be of supreme importance in one's life.
I've been enjoying my streetwatch & watching people slip on black ice.
Wednesday thoughts: a smile costs nothing in money, time or effort but it is literally true that it can be of supreme importance in one's life.
It looks like we might be getting some snow as we live on top of a hill. Anybody got any 🎿 or a 🛷 for me to borrow.
November 18, 2025 at 2:58 PM
It looks like we might be getting some snow as we live on top of a hill. Anybody got any 🎿 or a 🛷 for me to borrow.
X is currently down for peope, including us. We can't see any posts, notifications etc. Just says retry.
www.wiltsglosstandard.co.uk/news/nationa...
www.wiltsglosstandard.co.uk/news/nationa...
Is Cloudflare down? Thousands report issues with X and Canva reporting outage
Thousands of customers are reporting they are unable to access Cloudflare, X, Canva and other services in what appears to be another internet outage.
www.wiltsglosstandard.co.uk
November 18, 2025 at 1:27 PM
X is currently down for peope, including us. We can't see any posts, notifications etc. Just says retry.
www.wiltsglosstandard.co.uk/news/nationa...
www.wiltsglosstandard.co.uk/news/nationa...
Good afternoon everyone. We've had new batteries put in our thermostat now. The man couldn't get the cover off either. Ended up using a Stanley knife & scratched the wall with it on the left hand side.
At least it's fixed now & wasn't down to hoomans lack of strength at removing it.
At least it's fixed now & wasn't down to hoomans lack of strength at removing it.
November 18, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Good afternoon everyone. We've had new batteries put in our thermostat now. The man couldn't get the cover off either. Ended up using a Stanley knife & scratched the wall with it on the left hand side.
At least it's fixed now & wasn't down to hoomans lack of strength at removing it.
At least it's fixed now & wasn't down to hoomans lack of strength at removing it.