Petplan Partners With Fern Brittan and Cats Protection
Petplan, the UK's No.1 pet insurer, is proud to collaborate with Fern Britton and Cats Protection to shine a spotlight on the number of cats in need of a forever home, as the numbers of cats in rescue centres across the UK increases.
Following the success of the TV series; Fern Britton: Inside the Vets, where Fern saw first-hand how much of a pet loving nation we are as she goes behind the scenes at The Grove veterinary practice, this initiative highlights the essential work done by rehoming centres to rescue and rehome cats across the country.
Cats Protection currently has around 2,000 cats in their centres. They take in cats for various reasons, including strays, unwanted litters, and changes in owners' circumstances. Each year around 3,000 cats are given up to Cats Protection due to behavioural issues. 66% (2,000) will have had difficulties settling into their home often because they aren't getting along with the existing cat in the household. And 10% (300) are due to urinating or spraying in the home.
During a visit to the Cats Protection North West London Cat Centre, Fern witnessed the dedication of employees and volunteers working tirelessly to improve the lives of cats in rescue centres. With thousands of cats awaiting new homes, the partnership encourages the public to consider adopting a cat and providing them with a loving forever home as well as offering advice to help reduce cats being given up and keep cats and their owners happy. All cats rehomed from Cats Protection receive 4 weeks free Petplan insurance to help cover the cost of any vet bills that arise as they settle into their new surroundings.
Fern Britton is delighted to be working on the campaign and said: "As a proud cat mum, I'm thrilled to work alongside Petplan and Cats Protection to bring attention to the wonderful work being done in rescue centres across the UK. Every cat deserves a chance at a happy life, and by raising awareness, we hope to inspire more people to open their hearts and homes to these incredible animals."
Mike Elliott, Cat Welfare & Operations Director for Cats Protection emphasised the importance of this initiative, and said: "We are delighted to have the support of Petplan and Fern Britton in our mission to find loving homes for the cats in our care. With so many cats in need, it is crucial to raise awareness and encourage adoption. Preventing cats coming into our care can be aided by following a gradual integration program at the cat's pace, neutering cats when they are four months old, and ensuring pet cats are microchipped with the contact details kept up to date."
Jo Maclennan, Director of Trading at Petplan, said: "Petplan is proud to have been working in partnership with Cats Protection for over 20 years and are committed to supporting animal welfare and helping pets get access to the care and love they deserve. We provide 4 weeks free insurance for every cat rehomed by Cats Protection to help cover the cost of any vet bills that arise as they settle into their new surroundings. We hope together with Fern Britton we can help Cats Protection rehome even more pets this summer"
