Cats

Couple sentenced after man inflicts physical abuse on two young kittens

Mark Nenna (DOB: 26/07/1996) and Abigayle Nenna (DOB: 20/03/1997) both of Whetstone Hey, Ellesmere Port, pleaded guilty and were sentenced at Chester Magistrates Court on Tuesday 5 November. Mr Nenna received a suspended custodial sentence for causing unnecessary suffering to their two cats Alonso and Hamilton.

The young ginger kittens, both of which were house cats and never went outside, had...

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Finalists announced in Cats Protection's National Cat Awards 2021

A line-up of fabulous felines has been announced as finalists in this year's National Cat Awards, the UK's celebration of everything we love about cats.

From fun-loving felines who help children face major challenges, to caring cats who provide comfort in times of need, the marvellous moggies are all in the...

Age matters as OAP cats lose out in the race for loving homes

Unwanted feline OAPs are sitting unloved on the shelf while the bright young kittens are quickly snapped up, according to adoption figures from a national cat charity.

Cats Protection reveals that older cats aged 11+ take an average of one month to find a new home - over three times as long as kittens who take just eight days.

Eager to give the oldies a boost, the charity...

Tickets on sale for cat behaviour conference

Cats Protection is holding its second virtual cat behaviour conferences to help demystify one of the UK's most loved but misunderstood pets.

The online event on 24 September will feature informative sessions and engaging Q&As, focusing on a number of topics including:

• how to train cats and practical application for cooperative care

• using technology to assess...

Antifreeze warning for owners after agonising death of much-loved cat

An owner whose cat died from suspected antifreeze poisoning has joined Cats Protection's campaign to raise awareness of the dangers of the product to cats.

Eighteen-month-old Missy is thought to have swallowed antifreeze near her home in Skipton, North Yorkshire, before becoming severely unwell.

Her distraught owner Ann Bolland said: "I realised something was wrong when...

Cat charity unveils plans for pioneering new UK-first adoption centre

Plans for Cats Protection's trailblazing adoption centre in Exeter have been revealed and given the green light to proceed this summer, featuring pioneering facilities for cats, staff and visitors, including an enrichment garden.

The first building works, which will see a new adoption centre replace the feline welfare charity's existing Exeter Axhayes Adoption Centre at Clyst Honiton...

Deaf cat saved from going blind by expert Swindon vets

The future is looking bright for Kafka, an adorable cat who recently received sight-saving surgery from a leading ophthalmologist at Swindon-based Eastcott Veterinary Referrals.

Owners James Dickenson and Jo Brydon adopted Kafka in July 2020 when she was just three months old and diagnosed with cerebellar hypoplasia, an incurable neurological condition that causes her head and body...

Intrepid duo prepare for walk on the wild side

Two adventurous cat-lovers are calling for others to follow their lead and swap small cats for large ones by signing up to Cats Protection’s Nepal Trek and Tiger Conversation Experience next year.

Despite living at opposite ends of the country, Julia Cieslak from Cambridgeshire and Shannon Watkin from Tyneside will travel to South Asia together in November this year for the charity’s...

Charity celebrates as lockdown homing proves ‘more successful than imagined’

Cats Protection is celebrating the first anniversary of a pioneering online adoption process which has rehomed over 20,000 cats around the UK.

The milestone figure coincides with National Pet Month (April) and the one-year anniversary of the launch of Hands Free Homing, a new way of homing cats and kittens which was created in response to the coronavirus restrictions. It has been...

How Much Does it Cost to Own a Cat?

One of my favorite hobbies is hanging out with my two cats: Cookies and Ferry and I would like to discuss how much does it cost to own a cat .

Adoption fees

I just wanted to go over what it means to own Dukat into financial commitments that come with owning two cats. So maybe you recently adopted a cat or you thinking about adopting a cat. Here's what you can expect.

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Over 7 in 10 Brits say having a Pet at Home reduces Loneliness

The UK is a nation of serious pet lovers and up until recently, finding a home that was pet-friendly has been notoriously difficult, especially for people in London.

According to recent research by Estate Agents Douglas & Gordon 82% of people say having a pet would positively impact their mental health, with 76% saying a dog or cat at home would make them feel less lonely....

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