Cat Tales short story competition is now closed.

Thank you to everyone who entered our short story competition. We’ve been delighted to see so many imaginative, cat-inspired stories shared with us.

Our judges are currently reviewing entries, and shortlisting will take place throughout April, with the winners contacted in May. Winning stories will be published in the autumn edition of The Cat magazine. 

By entering, you’ve helped support our vital work to make a better life for cats.

If you didn’t get a chance to enter this time, keep an eye on our website and social channels for future competitions and opportunities to get involved.

Thank you again, and good luck to everyone who entered.

Find out more ways that you can support Cats Protection.

Meet the judges


Gail Porter

For the best part of a decade, Gail was one of the most ubiquitous faces on British television, presenting legendary shows like Top of the Pops and The Big Breakfast. She swiftly made a name for herself in children’s television, presenting long-running shows Fully Booked, How 2 and Live & Kicking among others.

Since then Gail has been a vocal mental health advocate and championed many causes. In 2019 BBC Scotland made the documentary with her, Being Gail Porter, which went on to win a BAFTA. A regular attendee since she was a child, Hung Drawn & Portered was her debut show at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 2023.


Matt Richardson

Having started stand-up in 2009 at 18 years old, Matt became one of the youngest comedians on the circuit andsoon made it through to the finals of two national stand-up competitions – all while still in his teens. In 2013 Matt headed out on his first ever award-winning tour Hometown Hero in 2013. It was to 54 dates into spring 2014. After a break from touring he took a brand new show to Edinburgh in 2017 – called Slash – which gained several 5 star reviews and went onto tour for 60 dates.

Jump forward to 2020 and Matt is a seasoned TV host, having presented shows such as The Hangover Games (E4), Celebrity Haunted Mansion and Celebrity HauntedHotel (W) alongside Christine Lampard, and helming the spin off shows for both alone. In 2024 Matt will be heading back off on tour around the UK with his new show Brash.


Jane Fallon

Jane Fallon is the multi-award-winning television producer behind shows such as This Life, Teachers and 20 Things to Do Before You're 30. Her Sunday Times bestselling books - Getting Rid of Matthew, Got You Back, Foursome, The Ugly Sister, Skeletons, Strictly Between Us, My Sweet Revenge, Faking Friends, Tell Me a Secret, Queen Bee, Worst Idea Ever, Just Got Real and Over Sharing - have sold over over a million copies in the UK. 


Anne Twist

Anne Twist began writing poems in 2017 after suffering the loss of her beloved husband. Writing helped her navigate through grief. Her garden in the countryside became her inspiration and brought her peace as her craft grew. Born in the south of England, Anne is mother to Gemma and Harry. Reading to them constantly, especially at bedtime when they were little, was a huge part of raising her children. She hopes her debut book, Betty and the Mysterious Visitor, becomes part of your bedtime routine.

"Cats have a magical place in my heart. I’m delighted to be involved in a competition that involves the many magical, wonderful stories you have about what makes cats so special to you. I can’t wait to read them all.”

Gail Porter
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