Cats

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...

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Cat who raised almost £40,000 for charity wins 2024 ‘Pet of the Year’

A cat stricken by allergies that lead to him tearing his fur off has raised almost £40,000 for animal charities after becoming a social media sensation .

Owner Rhia Watson, from Norfolk, is thrilled that the fundraising efforts have seen him crowned Vets Now's ' Pet of the Year'.

Five-year-old Morgan started attracting attention through pictures of him in the cute and...

Family cat left left needing emergency amputation after car accident

A beloved cat from Manchester was left needing emergency treatment at PDSA after a suspected road traffic accident.

Two-year-old Charlie Shaw had a severe injury known as 'de-gloving' where the entire length of his tail had been completely torn off from the underlying soft tissue, muscle, and bone. His injuries were so severe, he had to have his tail amputated.

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Charity champions the joys of mature moggies

As older cats take over three times longer to rehome than kittens, Cats Protection has launched #MatureMoggiesDay on 16 June to highlight the many benefits older cats bring and to inspire people to share heartwarming stories of their senior feline companions.

According to the charity, cats aged 11 years and older take an average of one month to find a new home, whereas kittens...

Compulsory microchipping of cats arrives but millions of cat owners risk a fine

From 10th June cat owners in England must ensure their pets are microchipped or face a fine of £500 but Cats Protection research shows owners of up to 2.2 million cats have yet to comply.

Early data from the charity's Cats And Their Stats Report for 2024 shows there around 1.9 million cats in England who are not microchipped and around 300,000 cats have owners who aren't sure if...

Cat-friendly picnic tips

You can't beat a spot of bonding with your cat. During the summer months, when we tend to be out more often, we might see less of our feline friends than we'd like, so finding ways to spend quality time with them is all the more important.

Cats and humans both love to eat, but doing so together can be tricky, especially as cats have certain dietary needs and limitations to consider....

Missing cat reunited by microchip after three-month agony

A thankful owner is warning other cat owners of the importance of microchips after she was reunited with her missing feline friend Dragon after a long three months - all thanks to his microchip.

The one-week countdown is officially on for cat owners in England to get their cats microchipped before the new law comes into force.

By 10 June 2024, owners found without their cat...

Lost and found pet database reveals South East is UK's missing cat hotspot

The South East of England has seen the most cats go missing since 2023, Petlog, the UK's largest lost and found pet microchipping database has today (4 June) reported – less than a week before a law is introduced making it compulsory for cats to be chipped in England.

The UK-wide statistics, released as part of National Microchipping Month, revealed that the region saw the most cats...

Volunteers Week - pet charity thanks those who help thousands of cats and owners every year

Cats Protection is celebrating Volunteers Week (3-9 June) by showcasing the work of its 9,000 volunteers who help thousands of cats and owners every year.

The pet charity says there's a role for everyone who wants to make a difference to animal welfare, including hands-on cat care, helping in a shop, organising fundraising events and running social media accounts.

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Cats of the country unite – pet charity launches manifesto to put cats on political agenda

Dogs and their owners may be looking forward to an election day walkies to the polling station, but cats are also vying to take political ground with the launch of The Cat Manifesto from Cats Protection.

The UK's biggest cat charity is urging voters to call on candidates from all parties to back its five-point plan to improve animal welfare legislation for one of the nation's...

Cat impaled by bamboo stick narrowly avoids death

A three-year-old cat survived a horrific ordeal after becoming impaled onto a 10-inch-long bamboo stick.

Shadow, a Domestic Short Hair, was discovered by his loving owner, Mark Rozier to have a bamboo stick punctured straight through into his chest. Mark, who lives in South East London with Shadow, was absolutely horrified after hearing a scream at four in the morning, to find the...

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