Cats

Couple sentenced after man inflicts physical abuse on two young kittens

Mark Nenna (DOB: 26/07/1996) and Abigayle Nenna (DOB: 20/03/1997) both of Whetstone Hey, Ellesmere Port, pleaded guilty and were sentenced at Chester Magistrates Court on Tuesday 5 November. Mr Nenna received a suspended custodial sentence for causing unnecessary suffering to their two cats Alonso and Hamilton.

The young ginger kittens, both of which were house cats and never went outside, had...

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REVEALED: The UK's favourite cat breeds

It's clear that we're a nation of cat lovers, with a quarter of households owning a cat here in the UK!

There are so many breeds of cats out there, each with their own unique features and personalities. In fact, The International Cat Association recognises 71 breeds in total. But, which of the 71 breeds is our favourite?

Feline experts, Catit have researched which cat breeds...

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Brown Tabby Cat at the Dark

New pet treat launches to turn the fussiest of eaters to plate cleaners

Leading pet food and wellbeing brand Bella & Duke have launched a new exclusive premium topper to add to their 100% natural treats range for cats and dogs. Designed around the everyday needs of our four-legged friends, the new line of Magic Sprinkles focuses on providing variety, flavour and nutrition for even the fussiest of eaters.

Available in "Tantalising chicken" pet owners...

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LEADING VET: Over half of puppies and kittens seek vet care within their first two years

More than one in two puppies and kittens (56%) have needed veterinary treatment within the first couple of years of their lives, with seven percent requiring surgery and two percent passing away before they turned two.

The research, by London's first all-inclusive vet clinic Snoots Vet , also found that more than one in five (22%) of these treatments weren't covered by pet insurance...

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Luna the cat

Cat with only one working kidney finds furr-ever home

Players of People's Postcode Lottery help Cats Protection provide vital care for cats and kittens in need

A friendly young cat has found her purr-fect home after facing some health challenges that required extra medical attention from experts at Cats Protection.

Luna, previously named Monkey, was just six months old when she was taken into Cats Protection's North London...

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Rainbow the cat

‘Hands-off Hardy’ to ‘Happy Hardy’

Overlooked moggy, whose care was supported by players of People's Postcode Lottery, has landed on his feet with his understanding new owner

Black-and-white moggy Hardy was one of the longest stay cats at Cats Protection's Cornwall Adoption Centre until an adopter decided to take a chance on him.

Hardy had been in care for one year, almost to the day, when Mark Robinson saw...

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Jacob

Cat who lost leg after being caught in snare given a fresh start in life

A stray cat who lost a leg after suffering horrific injuries when he was caught in a snare is settling into a new home after being nursed back to health by Cats Protection.

Two-year-old Jacob was found in Bedworth in June with a severe injury to his back foot which vets believe was caused during a frantic struggle to free himself from a trap.

Despite needing emergency...

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Sharing Christmas dinner with your cat: A three-course festive feline meal

Christmas is a time to treat our whole family — and that includes our beloved pets. There are so many ways to treat them this time of year, such as by gifting them with a new scratcher or toy. You can even give them a collar with a bow tie on so they can get dressed up like the humans to enjoy the festivities!

As well as giving them a toy or two to enjoy on the big day, why not go a...

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