Cats Protection

Antifreeze warning given to motorists

Pet owners are being warned about the deadly nature of antifreeze this winter, as motorists prepare their cars ahead of the inevitable colder weather. Vets often see a significant increase in the number of pets, particularly cats, falling victim to antifreeze poisonings in the winter. This year Cats Protection has…

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Do people who commit animal cruelty offences deserve harsher punishment?

In the last few weeks the maximum sentence given to those who commit animal cruelty has been changed from six months with an unlimited fine amount to five years within England. The Scottish Government also recently announced that it is introducing a Bill to increase the maximum prison sentence for…

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Animal cruelty sentences increase to five years in prison

New government plans will bring England’s maximum prison sentence for animal cruelty in line with Northern Ireland and the Irish Republic. The maximum sentence will now stand as five years. Courts can also issue an unlimited fine and ban offenders from keeping animals in future. The new legislation will only be…

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Buggy Supercat becomes an ambassador

Bern Pet Foods, the exclusive importers and distributors of ORIJEN and ACANA pet foods, today announces that Buggy Supercat, made famous by his appearance on Channel 4’s Supervet, has become ORIJEN’s first ambassador. Colin Rodger, director at Bern Pet Foods, says: “Buggy is the perfect pet to represent our brand. He has…

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Cat charity calls for mandatory microchipping

Animal welfare charity, Cats Protection, has called for the mandatory microchipping of cats after figures show that two in three stray felines are never reunited with their owners. Around 7,000 strays had to be found new homes last year via Cats Protection because they had no form of identification. The charity…

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Growing numbers of men keep cats as pets

Growing number of men in the UK are opting for cat ownership, reveal new statistics from the Pet Food Manufacturers’ Association (PFMA). The UK’s cat population has risen 500,000 to stand at eight million. The new Pet Data Report discovered that the number of cat-owning households has risen from 17.1 percent (4.8m) in 2016…

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75,000 meals donated to animal charities

Hertfordshire based pet food brands, Barking Heads and Meowing Heads, are donating over 75,000 meals of their  dog and cat food to a number of animal charities across the UK this month. Named after their canine mascot, ‘Bailey’s wet food giveaway’ hopes to raise awareness for the many pets bought as…

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Charities miss out on £80m in donations each year

Charities may be missing out on more than £80m in donations each year1 by only accepting cash donations, according to research from Barclaycard. Four in ten Brits carry less cash now than three years previously, meaning they may give less to charity. According to the research from Barclaycard, one in seven…

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TECHNIK announces change at the top

TECHNIK has announced that David Newall has joined the company as head of the Veterinary and Animal Charities Division. David brings with him over 20 years’ experience in the animal welfare sector, having previously held senior positions at Battersea Dogs & Cats Home, Dogs Trust and Cats Protection. The current director…

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RSPCA says it will continue to prosecute, despite EFRA report

On November 16, 2016, the RSPCA issued a response to an EFRA Committee report which recommended that the RSPCA passes animal abuse cases to the CPS to prosecute. The statement said: “The RSPCA today reassured supporters that it will continue its long history of prosecuting horrific cases of animal abuse and neglect…

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