Charity hosts fifth annual Cat Behaviour Conference

Cats Protection is hosting its fifth annual online Cat Behaviour Conference on Friday 13 September to help shed light on the behaviour of one of the nation's favourite pets. 

The theme of this year's event is 'Cat Connections', with sessions exploring the intricate link between cat behaviour and welfare. 

Attendees will hear from expert speakers on a range of topics from managing stress in cats and the challenges faced by cats in rescue, to the critical role of advocacy in promoting ethical feline behaviour practices. There will also be question and answer sessions, with plenty of opportunity to interact with the speakers about their talks. 

Cats Protection Central Behaviour Officer, Daniel Warren-Cummings, explains: "Cats are notoriously mysterious and we're constantly learning more about their behaviour. At Cats Protection, we're dedicated to helping people see the world through cats' eyes and this conference is a great way for us to do just that. 

"Anyone wanting to gain insight into cat behaviour and welfare, on a professional or personal level, is welcome to attend - from animal shelter workers, veterinary staff and students to budding behaviourists and cat enthusiasts." 

The day will count as seven hours of Continuing Professional Development for those who need it and CPD certificates will be available after attending the whole conference. 

The conference is hosted by The Webinar Vet, and tickets can be purchased at a cost of £50 plus VAT here: www.thewebinarvet.com/events/cat-connections  

It runs from 9am to 5.30pm on 13 September and content will be available for up to six months after the event for anyone wishing to revisit their favourite talks or catch up on any they missed. 

Cats Protection's work, including that of the Behaviour team, is kindly supported by players of People's Postcode Lottery, who have raised over £9.9m for the charity since 2018. 

"We'd particularly like to thank players of People's Postcode Lottery for their ongoing support of our work," added Daniel. "The more people understand cats and their needs, the better they're treated. Together we are making a better life for cats, because life is better with cats."