Zebby, a two-year-old black and white cat from Chesterfield, in Derbyshire, has been honored with the prestigious title of Cats Protection's National Cat of the Year for his exceptional support to his deaf owner, Genevieve Moss, 66. Zebby, the deaf owner's support cat wins national award because of his remarkable ability to alert Ms. Moss to important sounds around the house, such as the phone or doorbell ringing, has earned him widespread recognition and admiration.