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Due to the Coronovirus Guidelines, events which were to be held this year have been cancelled until further notice. We will issue updates when the situation changes. Thank you for your understanding and support. We hope to see you very soon!

Pets Plus "Christmas Charity Raffle"

01 December 2020

This year, Pets Plus is hosting a "Christmas Charity Raffle" to raise money for some of their favourite animal rescue centres and charities, and are kindly donating to Cats Protection Reading as a part of that. This first came to light during the devastating impact of the Coronavirus which took a toll on rescues, mostly due to the fact that a greater number of animals needed a new and loving home. All the money collected by Pets Plus will be donated to ...

Cards, calendars and diaries are now available !

29 September 2020

Thinking of Christmas cards? Wanting to get ready for next year? Cards, calendars and diaries are now in and available to buy in the shop! And so despite us not being able to hold our usual Autumn Fayre this year, you can still purchase all your favourite Cats Protection goods. We look forward to seeing you very soon! ...

Our Store is Re-opening at Regular Hours!

29 August 2020

Our store is resuming it's normal hours! We thankyou for your patience during this time.Please come in and visit at the below times:Monday - Saturday: 9am - 5pmWe look forward to seeing you very soon! ...

Shop with our Cats Protection Partners

13 August 2020

What could be better than online shopping? Online shopping to help cats! Due to COVID-19, We haven't been able to hold our usual fundraising events, and have only just re-opened our shop.If you normally join in with our events, but still want to support Cats Protection online at this time, how about some of the following ways? We have joined forces with a variety of different affiliates in order to raise vital funds for the cats and kittens in our care. 1. Buy...

Cats and Warm Weather

07 August 2020

It's been very hot recently... So hot, that my very own cat decided not to move from his slumber for over 5 hours! We've got some tips for you today, to keep your cat cool. Keep your cat safe from the sun Many cats love soaking up the sunshine, choosing the warmest spots in the garden to enjoy. Make sure you take precautions to avoid your cat getting dehydrated or sunburnt. Overexposure can lead to skin cancer.Provide plenty of shade both inside and out. From sheltered plant pots to cardboard ...

Hands-Free Homing

29 July 2020

A guide to our new hands-free homing process: We’re keen to help as many cats as possible, both during the current crisis and beyond. Offering our cats homes will help to free up more space to take in emergency cases.We have put in extensive procedures to make sure that our homing process is in line with current government guidance, without putting adoptees or our volunteers at risk. Here is our guide to adopting a cat using hands-free homing! Check you are within a reasonable ...

Store Re-Opening!

19 July 2020

We are heavily monitoring the COVID-19 situation as it develops, and we would like to reassure you that the safety and wellbeing of our volunteers and customers is our top priority. We have been doing everything we can to ensure that our Reading based store is well-equipped for COVID-19, maintaining the highest standards of hygiene. And so, in line with the newly released government guidelines, we have now re-opened at the following reduced hours: Mon - Sat: 10am-4pm We hope to see you very ...

Help us be here for the cats

25 May 2020

Right now our centres and branches across the UK are closed to the public and we are only taking in those cats in most serious need. But, behind the scenes, our teams of dedicated employees and volunteers are working incredibly hard to keep every cat in our care fed, warm, happy and stimulated. Many of these cats would have been in loving new homes by now but, as you can imagine, we have had to pause our rehoming and fostering services. While we are working ...

Moggy Modules: Let's keep home schooling pawsome!

21 May 2020

Our moggy modules have been created by our educational experts for kids between the ages of 5-11. Designed to help young learners discover more about our feline friends, the packs include focused worksheets, quizzes and activities. Each module is linked to one of the five cat's needs - a place to live, behaviour, the right diet, good healthcare and space. In each pack, you'll find a worksheet aimed at 5-7 year olds and a worksheet for 7-11 year olds, ...

Emergency Vets During COVID-19

19 April 2020

Local Vets:Some of the below vets are currently offering alternative consultations by telephone during this time. Following the COVID-19 Government Guidelines, hours of service may be varied. Please check the below links to see whether you can visit or speak to your local vet. If you need help urgently for your cat (or a cat that you have found), please contact a vet or the RSPCA on 0300 1234 999. We are a volunteer-run branch, so we do not have staff on call ...

Please remember we are not an emergency service

14 April 2020

If you need help urgently for your cat (or a cat that you have found), please contact a vet or the RSPCA. You can find a list of local vets on our News page and the RSPCA number for rescue and emergencies is 0300 1234 999. We are a volunteer-run branch, so we do not have staff on call to deal with emergencies....

Autumn Fayre 2019

21 November 2019

The annual Cats Protection Autumn Fayre took place at the Tilehurst Methodist Church, Reading, on the 16th November. It’s always the largest Cats Protection event of the year – so it was fantastic to see so many volunteers and customers getting involved in the fundraising spirit. Large crowds of people queued outside the venue up to 30minutes before the doors were opened; the footfall seemed to be constant, with some people showing up later in the day who were new to the Fayre ...