Marmite - Most Incredible Story winner and Rescue Cat of the Year 2010

Marmite deservedly won both his category and the overall title of Rescue Cat of the Year 2010 after providing vital support to his owner Lindsey Davies during a difficult pregnancy last year. Lindsey was suffering from the serious conditions of pre-eclampsia and anaemia and subsequently spent much of the pregnancy at home with Marmite by her side. One day while she was alone in her home, Lindsey suddenly went into labour. As the contractions became stronger, Marmite stayed next to Lindsey as her very supportive birthing partner until her partner arrived home two hours later. Lindsey was then rushed to hospital where she gave birth to a baby girl, Ruby.

CBeebies presenter Sarah-Jane Honeywell chose Marmite as the winner of the Most Incredible Story category and had this to say about her choice: “Marmite is my winner because of the amazing way he supported his owner when she was pregnant, staying by her side for two hours and doing what he could to make her feel better. His act of friendship did not end there, as he acts as sentry guard to baby Ruby and summons Lindsey whenever she starts crying. He’s a truly incredible cat.”