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Responsible cat ownership with Cats Protection

Cats Protection and Petplan have joined forces to help you with all you need to know about being a responsible cat owner. Whether you need advice on first-time cat ownership or want to know why your cat acts in a certain way, we’re here to help.

We know that getting a cat, or kitten, is both exciting and daunting, and there's lots to think about - from making your home ready for their arrival to keeping them safe. We often think of cats as very independent pets, but as an owner, you're responsible for meeting their needs and keeping them happy and healthy. Part of this is protecting them from pain and suffering and treating any injuries and illnesses. Vaccines, microchipping and regular vet check ups are an important part of this.

We’re here to:

  • Help you understand your cat’s needs and behaviours. For example, their environment, diet, companionship needs, and health
  • Answer your common cat questions from behaviour problems to health issues
  • Provide you with an understanding of how to best look after your cat as a responsible owner

Advice from Cats Protection

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Our partnership and goals

Petplan and Cats Protection have been in partnership for over 20 years. Petplan provide every cat Cats Protection rehomes with four weeks’ free insurance to help ensure each cat has the best start when leaving Cats Protection care. Since 2001, over 645,000 cats have benefited from this free insurance!

Over the last 20 years, Petplan has supported Cats Protection by raising vital funds to support their work. This funding is the equivalent to neutering and microchipping a staggering 241,700 cats in Cats Protection care.

Together, Petplan and Cats Protection are working to:

  • Champion responsible pet ownership and help improve the health of cats across the UK, to create a nation of healthy cats and happy owners
  • Help owners understand why insurance is an important part of cat ownership. Read the quick guide to pet ownership from Cats Protection for more information
  • Jointly impact cats' lives for the better

You can find out more about our partnership with Cats Protection on our charity partners page or learn more about how the adoption process at Cats Protection works.

If you would like to support Cats Protection and their work as the largest cat welfare charity in the UK, visit their website.

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About Cats Protection

At Cats Protection, we’re here for every cat.

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.

Whatever it takes, we’re here for cats and the people who care for them.

Making a better life for cats, because life is better with cats!

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