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Law change is failing to ease stray cat crisis, charity warns

New legislation making it compulsory for all pet cats to be microchipped is failing to impact on Plymouth’s stray cat population, a charity has warned.

Around half of the stray cats rescued by Woodside Animal Welfare Sanctuary have an out-of-date microchip which prevents potential owners being traced.

The other half do not have a microchip at all, despite legislation brought in last...

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Missing Scottish cat reunited with owners after two years

Bailey, a 17-year-old cat from Stirling who went missing over two years ago, has been reunited with his family after being found living under a neighbour's garden decking.

Bailey had always been an outdoor cat, but as he got older, he ventured out less and less, and generally stayed close to the garden. On the night he disappeared, after going out quite late with his brother, his...

Charity hosts fifth annual Cat Behaviour Conference

Cats Protection is hosting its fifth annual online Cat Behaviour Conference on Friday 13 September to help shed light on the behaviour of one of the nation's favourite pets.

The theme of this year's event is 'Cat Connections', with sessions exploring the intricate link between cat behaviour and welfare.

Attendees will hear from expert speakers on a range of topics from...

Time running out to vote in National Cat Awards

From sociable cats that spread cheer wherever they go, to caring cats who provide comfort in times of need, 11 marvellous moggies are in the running to be named Cats Protection's National Cat of the Year 2024.

Voting for the winners of each of four categories closes at midday on 30 August – then a panel of distinguished judges will choose the overall National Cat of the Year, to be...

West Yorkshire vet practice saves kittens from blindness – by reconstructing eyelids

A WEST Yorkshire vet practice has been praised for saving the sight of two rescue kittens who were born with a rare and painful condition.

Preston and Rupert, who were found dumped in a bin bag in a skip, underwent life-changing surgery at Chantry Vets in Wakefield to reconstruct their upper eyelids which had not fully formed due to a birth defect.

The condition, eyelid...

Cats and dogs eating grass: Vet Nurse shares all you need to know about this behaviour

This summer season, we may be enjoying more of the great outdoors with our furry friends, with cats sunbathing in high spots, to dogs resting in shady patches of grass in the garden.

You may notice your cat or your dog munching on grass, and vet charity PDSA are sharing all you need to know about why grass might be appealing!

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International Cat Day – Discover the Clawsome World of Cats!

To mark International Cat Day, Thursday 8th August, Lonely Planet has teamed-up up with the Blue Cross national pet charity to launch its new children's book - Atlas of Cats and raise awareness of the importance of understanding more about our feline friends and how fostering cats can make a life-changing difference to furry lives.

Lonely Planet is purring with excitement for its...

Ten ways to celebrate International Cat Day on 8 August 2024

They're one of the UK's favourite pets, with 11 million cats owned by over a quarter of households – so it's only right they get their own celebration with International Cat Day on 8 August.

This year's event is all about the bond between cats and their owners, so charity Cats Protection has come up with its top 10 tips on how to mark the day:

Curl up to watch your favourite...

Neakasa Launches the M1 Game-Changing Open-Top Self-Cleaning Cat Litter Box

Neakasa, a leader in innovative pet care solutions, is proud to announce the official launch of its groundbreaking product, the Neakasa M1 Open-Top Self-Cleaning Cat Litter Box. Following a highly successful crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo, where it raised over $1 million from more than 3000 backers from Oct. 18 to Dec. 9, 2023, the M1 is poised to redefine cat care. The Neakasa M1 is...

Wakefield vets filled with pride after treating lioness

Vets at a leading Yorkshire animal hospital have carried out an eye examination and treatment on one of their biggest feline patients ever – a lioness.

The examination with a difference was carried out by veterinary experts from Linnaeus-owned Paragon Veterinary Referrals on a 23-year-old lioness at the popular Flamingo Land Resort in North Yorkshire.

James Rushton, head of...

Tips to help new Downing Street cat JoJo settle into his new role as First Cat

Cats Protection experts have offered advice to help Downing Street's newest political puss settle into life in the corridors of power.

JoJo – the family pet of new Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer – will join an illustrious club of cats to have access to the heart of Government following Labour's election victory.

From long-standing No.10 chief mouser Larry to former stray...

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