Charity wants knitted blankets and toys

With the colder weather on its way Cats Protection is appealing to cat lovers to get knitting.

The charity currently has more than 6,000 felines in its care and a new blanket or a knitted mouse toy could help to provide them with some comfort and fun while waiting for a new home.

The charity’s branches, shops and adoption centres will be happy to accept donations of knitted mice and blankets.

Emma Osborne, Cats Protection’s Events Manager, said:“Knitting a cat toy or blanket is a great way for craft fans to flex their creative muscles while making life better for the cats in our care.”