Cats Protection

This coverage focuses on Cats Protection, the UK’s largest feline welfare charity, and its work within the wider petcare sector. Pet Gazette reports on the organisation’s rehoming efforts, neutering programmes, advocacy work, and partnerships with retailers, distributors, and veterinary services. Our coverage provides pet trade professionals with insights into Cats Protection’s role in promoting feline welfare, opportunities for collaboration, and its impact on responsible pet ownership across the UK.

Jul- 2020 -

23 July

Government & Legislation

Vets and celebrities campaign against ‘petfishing’

Vets, charities and celebrities have come together with a newly-launched government campaign to warn prospective pet owners  against unknowingly buying pets from “unscrupulous” sellers following a rise in pet demand. An open letter signed by celebrities including  Kirsty Gallacher, Paul O’Grady and Amanda Holden, and  supported by charities including Battersea Dogs and Cats Home,…
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17 July

Events

Kennel Club cancels Discover Dogs event

The Kennel Club has cancelled this year’s Discover Dogs event due to the coronavirus pandemic. The event, which was due to take place in London in October, will no longer go ahead due to the continued restrictions arising from the Covid-19 pandemic and current government advice against staging large public…
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9 July

Charities

Mark Beazley appointed Kennel Club CEO

The Kennel Club has announced the appointment of Mark Beazley as chief executive. Beazley succeeds Rosemary Smart who stepped down in April after 18 years in the role. He joins The Kennel Club from animal welfare charity, Cats Protection, where he has held the post of director of operations for…
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Jun- 2020 -

15 June

Industry News

Purina launches ‘revolutionary’ allergen-reducing cat food

Purina scientists have unveiled a new “revolutionary approach” to managing cat allergens with the launch of Pro Plan LiveClear, the “first and only” cat food that reduces allergens on cat hair and dander. According to Purina, the “breakthrough” follows more than a decade of its research into finding a safe…
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11 June

Charities

Linnaeus donates thousands to animal charities

Practices across veterinary group Linnaeus have collectively donated £75,000 to charities affected by the pandemic this year. The group, which operates 39 primary care practices and 11 referral centres, made the decision to donate alongside its parent company Mars Veterinary Health Group. The total sum has been split across the…
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8 June

Coronavirus

Pet food industry announce £110,000 donation to animal welfare charities amid Covid-19 pandemic

Pet food manufacturers and suppliers of animal care products have donated £110,000 worth of food and products to help animal welfare charities who are struggling due to the effects of the coronavirus pandemic. In April the Association of Dogs and Cats Homes (ADCH), the umbrella body for companion animal rescue…
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May- 2020 -

13 May

Charities

Keep unneutered cats indoors, urge animal charities

The RSPCA has warned that a current cat overpopulation across the UK could “get worse” with lockdown with the birth of “hundreds” of unwanted kittens. In light of this, animal welfare charities across the UK are now urging the owners of unneutered cats to help prevent a new ‘kitten season’.…
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Mar- 2020 -

25 March

Charities

Leading animal organisations unite to support pets and owners through coronavirus

UK pet charities and experts join forces to offer advice to help owners care for their animals and each other. The coalition is concerned about conflicting and poor information which is leaving owners confused and anxious and animals potentially at risk. The organisers involved include: ABTC (Animal Behaviour and Training…
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23 March

Charities

Cats Protection Rochdale receives £18k grant

Cats Protection Rochdale announced it has received a £17,940 grant from Support Adoption For Pets, the UK’s largest grant-giving animal charity. Money from the grant will now go toward vet bills for their rescued cats, as well as new equipment for the centre. Cats Protection Rochdale currently has a team…
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12 March

Veterinary

RCVS council elects new vice president

The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) council announced it has elected Dr Christopher Sturgess to be junior vice president of the college for 2020-21. Sturgess has served on council as an elected member since 2013. He is currently the chair of the RCVS finances and resources committee, and has…
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