Cats

The Best Outdoor Cat Breeds for Adventure-Loving Owners

According to the American Pet Products Association's National Pet Owners Survey, 2025 , supervised outdoor activity with cats has grown into one of the fastest-rising pet ownership trends in the U.S., with leash-walking and hiking with cats generating over 2 billion views annually on social media platforms.

That growth has a real foundation: certain cat breeds possess the physical build,...

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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...

New Research: One in five don’t plan to microchip their cat despite £500 fines

New research from Direct Line Pet Insurance¹reveals one in five (20 per cent) cat owners surveyed do not plan to ever get their pets microchipped. This is despite new rules coming into effect on 10th June requiring all felines in England to be microchipped or the owners could face a £500 fine. Owners will be given a three-week grace period after this date for their cats to be microchipped....

What to do with your cat when you go on holiday

Everyone needs a good break now and then but before you've booked your holiday, there's always the question of what to do with your pets. Thankfully, PDSA Vet Nurse Nina Downing is here to help!

"There are so many options to consider when it comes to what to do with your cat when you go on holiday," explains Nina. "The difficulty is finding the best one for your particular feline...

The cats out the bag...Nation’s favourite famous felines revealed

A new survey has revealed the nation's favourite famous feline as 1970s cartoon character, Garfield.

A poll on 1,000 cat owners found that Garfield was the number one famous feline (18%), beating a whole host of well-known kitties. Hapless cat Tom of cartoon series 'Tom & Jerry' came in second place (15%), followed by big cat Simba from the 'Lion King' in third (10%). 'Bagpuss...

Impending microchipping law catches many cat owners unawares

A significant number of cat owners remain unaware of the impending microchipping law set to come into force in a month.

With the deadline for all cats in England to be microchipped looming, a new survey has uncovered startling gaps in owner understanding. The poll on 1,000 cat owners conducted for the Pet Health Club network of UK vets, revealed that around one in eight (14%) cat...

Common Behavioral Problems in Cats and How to Address Them

Common Behavioural Problems in Cats and How to Address Them

Cats are beloved companions known for their independent nature and unique personalities. However, like any pet, cats can experience behavioural issues that may disrupt their relationship with their owners and affect their overall well-being. In this article, we'll explore some common behavioural problems in cats and offer practical...

Missing cat reunited with owner after 12 years thanks to microchip

Finn, a cat from Devon who went missing from his home more than a decade ago, has been reunited with his owner thanks to his microchip.

Finn disappeared in 2011, after going out one evening as usual. His owner, Michelle Watkin, from Barnstaple, searched for days and nights on end, but to no avail.

"Finn went out as usual one evening, but disappeared without trace," commented...

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