Mylo came into the care of our Lichfield & Tamworth Branch in 2020 in a terrible state. He had severely matted fur and diabetes triggered by years of neglect. Volunteers at the branch dedicated time and resources to bring the six-year-old moggy back to full fitness before embarking on a search for the right owner. Many appeals later, Mylo’s profile was spotted by Sandra, who at the time was not even looking to take on a new cat. [Read More]

Nelson, a one eyed cat rescued from the sea as a kitten, was crowned ‘National Cat of the Year’ and the winner of the Most Incredible Story category. The Hero Cat award was scooped by Cleo from Chessington in Surrey who stayed by her owner’s side in a time of need. Three-legged Legz is truly the Cat Ambassador of London. For army veteran Jack Dignam-Thomas, Elias is more than a pet. [Read More]

Princess arrived at our Warrington Adoption Centre when her owners could no longer care for her. She was heavily pregnant with her second litter of kittens, but found comfort and safety in one of our special sponsor pens. The safety of the sponsor pen was the perfect place for these kittens to find their feet. Princess, Frog, Dragon and Unicorn are all with their new families this Christmas thanks to having the safe space of a sponsor pen when they needed it most. [Read More]

With the rising cost of living, find out how to look after your cat on a budget. Cats are generally a low maintenance pet and don’t need expensive toys, bedding or equipment to be happy and healthy. Adopt through a cat rescue charity, as adopting a cat is generally much cheaper than purchasing one. The majority of cats in the UK are moggies with thick fur and a knack for finding the cosiest spot in the house – so even if it feels chilly to you, your cat will be warm and happy. [Read More]

Tristan Goodway-Sims is supporting his mum with fostering for a Duke of Edinburgh award. In his previous blog post, Honey and her kittens were returned to CP’s Bridgend Adoption Centre. Tristan is happy to report that mum and kittens were all adopted by their forever homes. The teen volunteer has learnt so much in the last very busy six months. He has tremendous admiration for the mother cats who have had such upheaval while pregnant and nursing yet are good-natured towards us humans and devoted mums to their kittens. [Read More]

Cats Protection’s annual celebration of black and black-and-white cats is back on Tuesday 27 October 2015. Black cats in CP care are often overlooked by potential adopters and take on average a week longer to find a new home than their more colourful counterparts. To celebrate we ran a Black Cat Champion competition on our national social media accounts which invited our supporters to share their black cat photos and stories. [Read More]

Cats love to explore outdoors, and sometimes that means they can encounter dangerous situations, like crossing busy roads. According to a University of Bristol study, the risk of cats being involved in road traffic accidents is actually quite low, especially in urban and suburban areas. Road traffic accidents were stated as a cause of injury for just 4% of cats. To help you keep your cat safe, here’s our vet-approved advice for reducing your cat’s risk of being injured on the road. [Read More]

Freddie has been overlooked for more than 200 days. The 15-year-old moggy is looking for a retirement home to enjoy his old age. Freddie has a skin condition that could be allergy or stress related and will need veterinary monitoring. He can also be a bit temperamental and sometimes allows affection only on his own terms. If you would like to offer Freddie a home, visit the Mitcham Homing Centre website or contact them on mitcham@cats. [Read More]

Today is World Spay Day and we’re working in conjunction with all members of the Cat Population Control Group (CPCG) to urge owners to get their cats neutered. Cats can lead happy, healthier lives when neutered, as neutering prevents the onset of some cancers and sexually transmitted diseases. A new poll of cat owners found that over half who had experienced their cat having kittens would not let them have kittens again. [Read More]

Cats Protection vet Dr Vanessa Howie took questions about teeth and oral health. Drooling can indeed be a sign of contentedness. If this is new behaviour for your cat though, I would recommend a vet examination. Try cleaning your cat’s teeth with cat-specific toothpaste, dental prescription diets or dental supplements for food or drinking water. For medical problems consult your vet who will be able to examine your cat’s medical history and will examine them for signs of dental problems. [Read More]