Dramatic four-cat rescue reveals 20 more cats needing help
Volunteers from Cats Protection’s Southampton Branch are appealing for donations after a call-out revealed many more cats needing urgent help than expected. The branch was alerted to a mother cat and her kittens sheltering from wind and rain in a hedge near a housing estate by two concerned members of the public.
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Rare kitten with dwarfism finds the purrfect home
A black-and-white kitten who captured hearts with her tiny stature caused by a rare form of dwarfism has found her perfect home. Little Mowzer arrived at Cats Protection’s Cornwall Adoption Centre with her littermates after being born to a feral mother on a farm near Penzance.
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Baggy finds a home after landlord blocks her move
“It’s a really sad story,” said Lynne Pothecary, Publicity Manager at Cats Protection’s Anglia Coastal Branch. “Baggy’s owner didn’t want to relinquish her but she had to move home and couldn’t bring her cat with her. She was devastated when she heard that her new landlord had a no-pets policy.”
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Badly injured kitten found like a pile of dirty rags on the A22
A badly injured kitten originally mistaken for a pile of rags on a Kent road needed major surgery after being taken in by Cats Protection’s Sutton, Kingston & District Branch.
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Why is my cat being 'naughty'?
From scratching the furniture and climbing the curtains, to clawing your hands or waking you up in the early hours, if your cat is causing chaos at home, you might think they’re being deliberately mischievous.
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How to encourage your cat to play
Whether your cat is a furry bundle of energy or more of a chilled out moggy, it’s important that they have the opportunity to show their playful side. As well as being great for their physical health – all that running, jumping and pouncing helps to prevent them from becoming a bit chunky – play is also great for their mental wellbeing.
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Tips for grooming long-haired cats
With their soft, luscious coats and fluffy tummies, long-haired cats are truly magnificent, but they also require a bit of extra maintenance. All that fabulous fur is often too much for your cat to groom by themselves, so they need a bit of help to keep it in tip top condition.
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6 tips for stopping your cat getting the zoomies
Cat zoomies, mad-half hour, climbing up the walls – there are a number of phrases for that time of day, usually early in the morning or evening, when your cat runs frantically around the house for no apparent reason.
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Generous donation helps Cats Protection branches neuter more cats
A donation of £50,000 from Pets At Home charity Support Adoption For Pets is helping Cats Protection branches get more cats neutered. Our Swansea & District Branch is just one of the branches that has welcomed the funding, as it will help with their valuable trap, neuter and return (TNR) work.
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Missing cat discovered at campsite 12 years after vanishing
A cat has been found at a Loch Lomond campsite 12 years after she disappeared from the area while her owners were there on holiday.