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2nd July 2024
The UK’s biggest cat charity says that while dogs may be the perfect companion for going to the booths, it’s the stay-at-home cats that are the secret heroes when it comes to following the results as they come in.
Sarah Elliott, Central Veterinary Officer for Cats Protection, said: “A walk to the polling station and getting a fuss from voters may be great fun for a dog, but most cats would find that very stressful. If they could vote, cats would definitely choose the postal vote, as they prefer to be on home ground. But for the long night of watching the results, we can all learn a thing or two from our feline friends. Cats are masters at remaining well-rested yet alert at all times – just what’s needed for a long night of election coverage.”
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For further information or an interview, please contact Cats Protection Media Office on 01825 741 911, at media.office@cats.org.uk, or @CPMediaTeam on Twitter.