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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...

Star

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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Cats Protection welcomes Pet Abduction Bill

The UK's biggest cat charity Cats Protection has welcomed the Pet Abduction Bill, following its second reading today.

The charity says the Private Members Bill - proposed by Anna Firth MP – would give cats and their owners greater protection in law and help prevent pet theft.

In particular, the proposals would help tackle the backstreet market in purebred cats and kittens,...

Luna the cat

Cat with only one working kidney finds furr-ever home

Players of People's Postcode Lottery help Cats Protection provide vital care for cats and kittens in need

A friendly young cat has found her purr-fect home after facing some health challenges that required extra medical attention from experts at Cats Protection.

Luna, previously named Monkey, was just six months old when she was taken into Cats Protection's North London...

Rainbow the cat

‘Hands-off Hardy’ to ‘Happy Hardy’

Overlooked moggy, whose care was supported by players of People's Postcode Lottery, has landed on his feet with his understanding new owner

Black-and-white moggy Hardy was one of the longest stay cats at Cats Protection's Cornwall Adoption Centre until an adopter decided to take a chance on him.

Hardy had been in care for one year, almost to the day, when Mark Robinson saw...

Jacob

Cat who lost leg after being caught in snare given a fresh start in life

A stray cat who lost a leg after suffering horrific injuries when he was caught in a snare is settling into a new home after being nursed back to health by Cats Protection.

Two-year-old Jacob was found in Bedworth in June with a severe injury to his back foot which vets believe was caused during a frantic struggle to free himself from a trap.

Despite needing emergency...

Cats Protection welcomes consultation on Licensing of Animal Welfare Establishments

Cats Protection has welcomed the long-awaited consultation on the licensing and regulation of Animal Welfare Establishments (AWEs) in Wales.

The charity said the 12-week consultation was an opportunity to ensure consistent and high standards of welfare are enforced in all sanctuaries, rescue and rehoming centres across Wales.

Cats Protection's Advocacy & Government...

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Cracking ideas for festive feline savings

Craft-loving cat lovers will be able to keep their pets amused and keep costs down this Christmas with their own handmade creations thanks to help from feline welfare charity Cats Protection.

"Christmas is a time for treating the ones we love, whether they're family, friends or felines" said Daniel Warren-Cummings, Cats Protection's Central Behaviour Officer. "There's lots of things...

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Report reveals cat owners struggling as costs soar

The most comprehensive survey of cat owners in the UK has found that a third (34%) have been significantly and negatively impacted by the rise in living costs, with younger, female and less affluent owners particularly affected.

According to Cats Protection's Cats and Their Stats Report 2023 , over 3% of cat owners rely on food banks to feed their pets and 14% seriously worry about...

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Rat-trapped cat and her tiny kittens discovered at service area

A cat caught in part of a rat trap was rescued from a motorway service area along with her tiny kittens after being spotted by eagle-eyed staff.

The scared white-and-tortoiseshell moggy was noticed by staff from WHSmith at the Roadchef services located near Magor at Junction 23A of the M4. She was seen walking around with a wide black ring of plastic stuck on her neck from which she was...

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