Forget Big Brother.

A charity has come up with the purrfect reality TV experience - a live Kitty Cam.

The equipment will let cat lovers view the feline occupants of one of the pens at Cats Protection’s national rehoming centre throughout the day.

Staff at the centre, based at Chelwood Gate, near Haywards Heath, hope allowing people an insight into their daily life and the animals there will encourage more of them to choose to adopt one of the many cats in their care.

Cats Protection’s virtual homing manager, Clare Kiernan, said: “We’re always looking for ways to tell people about the many wonderful cats we have in our care throughout the UK that need a new, loving home.

“The web cams seemed like a brilliant idea to us, so people can see for themselves just how funny, charming and entertaining cats can be.

“The cameras will always be in the same pen, but the cats will change as they find new homes, so there will be a great mix of feline characters to get to know.

“Whether you’re taking a sneaky break from work to log on, or watching online with the kids, the live stream is endlessly entertaining.

“We are starting with just the one pen but plans are to get more pens ‘going live’ so watch this space.

“From the high-energy mayhem created when the pen is occupied by a litter of kittens, to the calming and relaxing vibes from a resting older cat, we hope that by tuning in viewers will get a sense of what they’re missing out on and choose to adopt a cat from Cats Protection.”

Anyone can view the live stream by visiting cats.org.uk/cats-live.

There is no need to register and the cameras will be switched on between 8.15am and 4.45pm every day.

To find out more about adopting a cat, visit cats.org.uk or call the charity’s helpline on 03000 121212.