Cats Protection

New report reveals London’s ‘cat crisis’

Recently released figures from the Cat Population Control Group, suggest that London is undergoing a crisis. In 2015, one London borough reported more cat incidents than in the whole of Leeds. Cat Population Control Group comprises RSPCA, Battersea Dogs & Cats Home, Blue Cross, Cats Protection, iCatCare, PDSA, The Mayhew Animal…

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Black cats take 22 percent longer to find owners, says charity

Gingers and tabbies are seen as more fun than black cats, reveals a new survey from Cats Protection. The survey of 1005 people was carried out on behalf of the charity in October 2016. Results have been released ahead of National Black Cat Day, which takes place on October 27, 2016.…

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Charity launches campaign to protect sold kittens

A charity has launched a campaign to protect young kittens. Cats Protection has launched a campaign calling for change in the law to protect young kittens being sold sick and underage. The True cost of Kittens campaign was created in response to a growing commercial market resulting in kittens being…

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Responses to Defra’s review of animal establishments licensing released

A summary of responses to Defra’s consultation on the review of animal establishments licensing in England has been published. This consultation ran for 12 weeks, from the 20 December 2015 until the 12 March 2016. The consultation covers proposals to introduce new secondary legislation under the Animal Welfare Act 2006,…

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Puss who helped family escape house fire named National Cat of the Year

Tink the cat has been named the winner of Cats Protection’s National Cat of the Year 2016 award. The five year old family pet woke her owners by leaping onto their bed as a fire engulfed their Shrewsbury home. Her actions alerted Claire and Russell Hopkinson to the blaze, allowing them to safely…

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Animal charity joins forces to stop cat killer

Cats Protection has created a useful advice leaflet in conjunction with Neighbourhood Watch and the RSPCA, advising owners on what to do if they think someone is acting suspiciously around cats in the area. The leaflet was created after a number of high-profile incidents involving suspicious cat deaths in Croydon,…

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Shocking rise in fatal attacks on cats

An alarming rise in fatal air gun attacks on cats has led to calls for a change in legislation to restrict the sale and use of air weapons. Around half of cats injured by air guns die as a result according to a new survey by Cats Protection. A survey…

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PetSafe® launches new campaign

In celebration of the nation’s cats and dogs, PetSafe® is launching a new campaign to encourage pet owners across the country to enjoy quality playtime with their pets. PetSafe® is teaming up with ten play partners – including, animal homes, journalists, bloggers, pet hotels and cafes – and asking them for…

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Charity calls for an outright ban on snares following horrific injuries

A cat who suffered horrific injuries and needed to have a leg amputated is recovering after being caught in what vets believe was a snare. Two-year-old Tabitha had been missing for nearly two days when she limped home to her owner’s home in Storrington, Sussex, with appalling injuries to her…

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Cats Protection launches knitting bee

Are you adept with your knitting needles? Cats Protection, the UK’s largest cat charity, needs your help. Crafty cat-lovers are being asked to help unwanted cats and kittens this autumn by making cosy blankets and fun mouse toys as part of the organisation’s knitting bee. The UK’s largest cat charity is…

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