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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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Charity warns against giving cats a bath - despite what's shown on social media

An animal charity is warning owners not to wash their cats unnecessarily after noticing an uplift in cat bathing videos on social media sites.

Cats Protection is concerned that inexperienced cat lovers are being encouraged to bathe their cats which, it says, is rarely needed and often distressing.

The welfare charity warns that washing a cat can strip their coat of essential...

Blue Cross urges people to think twice before purchasing or adopting Scottish Fold Cats

National pet charity, the Blue Cross is urging people to think twice before purchasing or adopting a Scottish Fold Cat amid a rising trend in demand for 'designer cat breeds'. Scottish Fold Cats have significant issues due to a mutation that affects the development of cartilage, most obvious in the cat's ear fold which bends forward, giving them their famous appearance. This affects the rest...

Pet Abduction Bill “a desperately needed safety net” for nation’s pets, says animal charity

The UK's biggest cat charity Cats Protection has again welcomed the Pet Abduction Bill after it cleared another hurdle through parliament today.

The Bill – proposed by Anna Firth MP – will give cats and their owners greater protection in law and help prevent pet theft.

Annabel Berdy, Senior Advocacy & Government Relations Officer for Cats Protection said: "This proposed...

Animal welfare organisations raise concern over Argylle film

Cats Protection has joined forces with other prominent animal organisations1 to express concern over the upcoming film Argylle , due to be released by Universal Pictures on 2 February 2024.

The film features a Scottish Fold cat, a breed associated with serious health and welfare concerns, and is anticipated to amplify the breed's popularity among potential cat owners.

The...

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Dog owners are happier than cat owners, according to pet selfies

The benefits of having a pet are backed by academia, with a myriad of studies proving how having a furry friend can make us not only happier but fitter and healthier too. But does where you live in the world and the type of pet you own have any bearing on just how happy you appear?

Using AI tools, we analysed more than 250k images of pet owners on Instagram and Google Images to find...

Sight loss is no obstacle for plucky Puss

A cat that was suffering with a painful eye condition is now thriving in her new home after being cared for by a cat charity.

When 10-year-old Puss was signed over to Cats Protection's Bridgend Adoption Centre due to a change in family circumstances, she was suffering with a condition called Keratitis. This was causing Puss severe pain and discomfort and had resulted in an almost...

7 Tips To Reduce The Cost Of Caring For Your Pet

Many pet owners up and down the country are worrying about how they will afford to give their furry, four-legged friends the best quality of life during these times of rising costs. In fact, searches for 'pet coupon codes' have increased by a huge 7700% over the last few months.

That being said, Discounts Expert Nick Drewe of Wethrift has provided some tips for how owners can reduce...

Here's how to take the perfect pet photo

Pet lovers can take the perfect picture of their furry friends thanks to new advice from photo experts.

With Britain being a nation of animal lovers millions of us take hundreds of photographs of our beloved pets every year, according to experts from ParrotPrint.com . But most of the pictures we take are badly composed or lit and in many cases are blurred too.

But with some...

Signs of osteoarthritis pain may be mistaken for ‘normal’ signs of aging

Zoetis Inc. today announced that a survey commissioned by Zoetis, and conducted by YouGov, highlighted that whilst the majority of dog (89%) and cat owners (80%) are aware of osteoarthritis, many could be confusing the symptoms for general aging, or other health issues. With 27% of dog owners and 28% of cat owners unlikely to take their pet to the vet when they display common signs of...

Stressed out moggy becomes a contented kitty thanks to expert intervention

A two-year-old cat has found a new home after being given up due to his tendency to lash out when stressed.

When Star came into Cats Protection's Forth Valley Adoption Centre in August 2022, it was identified that he was displaying misdirected predatory aggression, which meant that he would attack his carers' legs when they walked past or moved too quickly.

While he was in...

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