The Soul Cat Studio Story.. and why we're obsessed with cats

The Soul Cat Studio Story.. and why we're obsessed with cats

There's something truly magical about the bond between cats and their humans—and that's exactly why Soul Cat Studio exists.

I have a 'slight' obsession with cats, which began many years ago when I bought my first home. I loved my new house, but I missed my family cat, George, so much that I would drive back to my mum's house every day after work to get my daily fix of him. I lasted a matter of weeks before realising that, to make my own house a home, it needed a cat. That’s when my love affair with cats truly started.

Not long after that realisation, we brought home Dolly, our sweet Ragdoll kitten, and I very quickly became her faithful minion! I was also lucky enough to land my dream job as an animal carer at my local rehoming centre, where I got to care for, rehabilitate, and rehome unwanted and neglected cats and kittens into their new loving homes.


The obsession begins... A tiny Baby Dolly

In 2014, after searching tirelessly for safe and cute cat collars for Dolly and our newly adopted kitten, PJ (a world then entirely dominated by the endless fabulous options for dogs), I decided to crack out my sewing machine and have a go at making my own. I enjoyed it so much that, before long, Dolly and PJ had their own little wardrobe of unique and stylish cat collars. I decided it might be fun to open a little Etsy shop where I could sell to other cat owners too. My little store was a success! I added a range of handmade cat toys and accessories, and after a couple of years, I was able to go down to working part-time at the animal centre so that I could focus more on my business. It made me so happy to have customers from all over the world sending me photos of their beautiful cats in their collars and rolling around excitedly playing with their toys. 

 

The first DollyCats Boutique Studio

     

...and assistant PJ
                                                              

In 2018, I had my beautiful baby girl, Willow, and left my job at the animal centre to soak up every possible moment I could with her. In whatever spare time I could find, I would work on my business, and during the lockdown of 2020, I finally found the time to launch my first website and begin new product lines for humans too.

Formerly known as DollyCats Boutique, Soul Cat Studio was born from a simple love of cats and a desire to create something special for other cat lovers. Over time, we've gone through many evolutions, tried new things, and learned along the way. But at the heart of it all, one thing has always reigned supreme: the pull of our deep connection to cats and the community we've built around them.

Thank you for being part of this journey. Whether you're here to find something special for your feline friend or to celebrate your own love of cats, we’re so glad you’ve joined us. Here’s to many more years of celebrating the magic of cats together!

Amy x

 

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