
About
The Cat Group is a coalition of organisations dedicated to improving the welfare of cats in the UK. Through joint campaigns and influencing using our collective knowledge, we make expert recommendations on the care and keeping of cats.
The Group meets to consider health and welfare issues relating to cats with the aim of providing high-quality information and recommendations, based on expert scientific, academic and welfare insights, for cat owners, caregivers, veterinary professionals and anyone working with cats.
View our Guidance including Cat Breeding Code of Practice and The Kitten Checklist.
Members
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The Animal Behaviour & Training Council (ABTC) The Animal Behaviour and Training Council (ABTC) is a charity dedicated to the welfare of animals in training and behaviour therapy. By setting and upholding high standards of humane, evidence-based practice, we help owners/guardians/caregivers find qualified practitioners they can trust and improve the lives of animals and the people who care for them. |
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Battersea Battersea is a leading animal welfare charity, here for every dog and cat who needs us. Alongside rescuing, rehabilitating, and rehoming animals at our UK centres, we work with rescue organisations across the UK and internationally, sharing our expertise, providing support and campaigning to improve the lives of dogs and cats everywhere. |
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Blue Cross Blue Cross is a national charity that has been helping sick, injured and homeless pets since 1897. Every month, we help thousands of pets and their people by providing veterinary care, expert behaviour advice and find homeless pets loving families. We also offer education for future generations plus pet bereavement support for those who have lost their beloved pet companion. |
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BSAVA The BSAVA is the UK’s leading membership organisation dedicated to supporting small animal veterinary professionals. Founded in 1957, the Association brings together veterinary surgeons, veterinary nurses, students, academics and industry partners to advance clinical knowledge, professional development, and community within small animal practice. |
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Cats Protection Cats Protection is the UK’s leading cat welfare charity. In every corner of the UK our passionate volunteers, employees and supporters use their kindness and expertise to make life better for millions of cats and the people who care for them. |
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The Governing Council of the Cat Fancy (GCCF) The GCCF – Giving Cats Care Forever. We are the UK’s premier cat registration body. We offer information, advice and expertise to help choose, care for, or breed the right cat for you or to show. |
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International Cat Care International Cat Care (iCatCare) is a global cat welfare charity, improving the lives of all cats by educating and driving positive change worldwide. We share trusted, evidence-based education, advice and resources, inspiring and supporting individuals and communities across the world to create a society that understands and treats cats with respect and compassion. |
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Mayhew Mayhew is an animal welfare charity working to improve life for dogs, cats and the people in our community – at our home in London and internationally. |
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People’s Dispensary for Sick Animals (PDSA) PDSA’s belief is that financial hardship should never stop people getting the veterinary care they need for their much-loved pets. In the last year, the charity has supported more than 339,000 people and treated over 422,000 pets across its network of 40 Pet Hospitals and clinics in the UK. |
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Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA) The RSPCA is the largest and oldest animal charity. We rescue and care for animals in urgent need, speak up on behalf of every kind of animal, and rally everyone to treat them with kindness and respect. For more than 200 years we’ve changed behaviours, laws, industries and animals’ lives, transforming the lives of countless cats and other animals. |
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Woodgreen Pets Charity Woodgreen has been helping pets and their people since 1924. We work with pet owners in their homes, providing help and support so that no owner ever feels forced to give up the pet they love. And when staying with their owner isn’t possible, or isn’t the best option for a pet, we welcome them into our care with kindness and dedicated support, making sure they feel safe and loved until they can find another home. |
Cat-Kind
Cat-Kind brings together a number of charities working to make four month neutering the ‘norm’ for pet cats through collaboration on research and coordination of activities.
Resources to support vets who are already neutering at four months and those who want to make the change to neutering at four months routinely are available on the Cat-Kind website. It is also the home of the Kitten Neutering Database, where the public can find their local vets who neuter cats at four months.
Contact Details
For all enquiries including media requests, please email the Chair Madison Rogers at catgroup@cats.org.uk.
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