Cats Protection

Grazia article sparks criticism from pet lovers

Grazia’s UK magazine has found itself at the centre of controversy after a recent issue discussed breeding pets as a source “extra pocket money”. The article prompted a flurry of criticism on social media from concerned readers. Cats Protection and the RSPCA were among organisations to express their disappointment. Although the…

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Nearly half of UK cats are not microchipped

Only 4.1m of the UK’s 7.4m owned cats are microchipped, according to a recent announcement by Cats Protection. The charity released the findings after carrying out a joint survey with the Pet Food Manufacturers’ Association. The results coincide with National Microchipping Month this June. The research, which covered regional variations,…

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Can Cats Improve Your Health?

Research commissioned by Cats Protection, the UK’s biggest cat charity, has produced some interesting findings. The organisation learnt that 50 percent of people aged over 55 said their cat had helped them in times of a crisis and 46 percent felt their cat had let them cope better with bereavement.…

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Pets at Homes VIP Club Customer Scheme Raises £2 MILLION for Animal Charities

More than 560 animal charities across the UK are celebrating after receiving more than £2 million over the past 18 months thanks to generous Pets at Home’s customers. The donations, shared between both national and local independent animal charities on a monthly basis, have been raised by the Pet retailer’s…

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RISING NUMBER OF ABANDONED CATS

The number of abandoned cats is on the rise, reports Keighley-based charity, Yorkshire Cat Rescue. In 2014 the organisation rescued 865 cats and kittens, compared with 688 the previous year. On some occasions as many as seven cats at a time were dumped in boxes outside the centre’s gates. Founder…

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Stars Donate Their ‘Paw Prints’ For Cats Protection Celebrity Auction

Cat-loving celebrities are donating their ‘paw prints’ to raise funds for leading feline welfare charity, Cats Protection. The ‘Celebrity Paws’ auction started this week, on the 20th November and will run for 10 days until midday on 30th November. Dermot O’Leary, Dame Judi Dench, Julia Donaldson and Flavia Cacace Mistry…

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Dogs and Cats rehomed by Pets At Home

The UK’s biggest animal charities are putting animals up for adoption at chain store Pets At Home. Charities such as the RSPCA and Battersea Dogs & Cats have gone into partnership with Pets At Home which has seen animals on display in stores, available for an ‘adoption fee’. The announcement…

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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…

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Moggies remain a mystery to many

A new survey by leading feline welfare charity Cats Protection shows that many people are failing to understand the language of cats, with a distinct lack of Dr Dolittles among British owners. The research, which surveyed over 1,100 adult cat owners, found a worrying lack of knowledge in certain areas,…

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Pet chain helps raise cash for the kitties

Pets at Home is holding a nationwide fundraising weekend to raise money for the charity Cats Protection The feline welfare charity will be encouraging people to visit their local Pets at Home store from 7 to 9 June to find out more about cats and generate some much needed funds.…

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