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13 August 2018

We have launched a campaign encouraging the public to ‘look before your lock’ and check your sheds and garages following a rise in the number of missing felines this summer.

Our National Information Line handled almost 250 calls about missing cats during July – a 60% increase on the monthly average. This is due to the fact that cats are more likely to roam during warmer weather.

As Cats Protection’s Behaviour Manager, Nicky Trevorrow, says: “Cats are notoriously curious creatures that like to investigate their surroundings and this can result in them getting trapped in outbuildings. The risk is that they go unnoticed so we’re asking people to have a really good look before locking up, particularly if you’re aware of any cats missing in your area.”