Cats

New UK legislation has made it mandatory for all cat owners to microchip their pets. The rule, which came into effect just this year, is intended to make it easier for lost or stray cats to be reunited with their owners. If an owner is found to not have their cat microchipped, they could face a £500 fine if one is not inserted within 21 days. Here, the experts from Catit explain what this...

There has been an increase in cat owners across the UK since lockdown began with an estimated 7.5 million cats part of household families across the UK.

Many people get a pet to keep them company. For those living in apartments, an indoor cat may seem like a great choice of furry friend - and those warm cuddles will be very welcome as we head into winter.

However, having a...

Cats Protection, the UK's leading feline charity, is urging people to look before they lock outdoor spaces after a Sussex family found their cat locked in a neighbour's shed for five days without food or water.

Karim Khassal, of Three Bridges, Crawley, said: "It was sunny and Mia had spent the day in the garden. She doesn't wander so it was out of character when she didn't come home...

The UK's largest cat charity has welcomed two parliamentary debates which will raise concerns that cats are being left behind in changes to laws around pet travel.

Cats Protection says proposals in a Government consultation on the movement of pets into Great Britain would fail to protect cats and kittens in the same way as puppies and dogs.

The Government consultation, which...