We share our lives with cats. They bring happiness to millions of us every day. Yet too many cats don’t get the care and kindness they deserve.
At Cats Protection we stand up for every cat.
At the forefront of research on cat welfare we use our decades of experience to help all cats and support owners to keep their pets happy and healthy.
Our campaigns change laws to give cats more protection and we continue to call for a better deal for cats.
In every corner of the country our passionate volunteers, employees and supporters are using their kindness and expertise to make life better for millions of cats and the people who care for them.
In 2024 we spoke to over 10,000 people, from lifelong cat lovers to potential owners. The result? Up-to-date cat statistics on all things feline, from cat behaviour to ownership with the increased cost of living.
CATS report 2024
In nearly 100 years, we have rehomed over 2 million cats and kittens and championed the rights of cats. But where did it all begin?
In the 1920s, cats were not seen as the companion animals we know they are today. Instead of much-loved pets, they were considered as pests and many people didn’t understand how to care for them.
In 1927, a group of like-minded cat lovers gathered together at Caxton Hall in London to raise their concerns about cat welfare, forming the original Cats Protection League.
Since its humble beginnings, our cat-loving volunteers and employees have continued to champion cat welfare.
Surviving war and recessions and defying the odds at every turn, they have worked to help as many cats as possible, ensuring our aim remains the same as it did in 1927.
