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Mims Davies MP has joined Cats Protection in a bid to improve animal welfare laws for cats. The UK’s largest cat charity held a parliamentary reception to bring attention to key issues, such as the need for cat breeding regulations and better protection for pet-owning renters. The event also highlighted the charity's efforts in assisting cats and their owners, including their Lifeline service, which offers free cat fostering for individuals fleeing domestic abuse.
Mims Davies MP said: "I was delighted to visit the Cats Protection team again in Parliament discussing animal welfare issues and improving welfare laws for cats. "It was fantastic to speak with this great team and hear about how well all the cats are cared for, not only by staff, but volunteers too who all go the extra mile to ensure the welfare of their feline residents. "Cats Protection rely on generous donations and volunteers, so if you have some free time and love cats, please do get in touch with them as they would love to hear from you.
" The charity is urging those interested to learn more about their work by visiting their website. Madison Rogers, Cats Protection’s associate director of advocacy, campaigns and external affairs, said: "It was brilliant to meet so many politicians – including Mims – to discuss the work we do to improve the lives of cats and their owners. "Cats are one of the nation’s favourite pets, yet in many areas we are failing to give them the protection they need in law.
"In the case of breeding, we have seen an alarming number of cats being bred for profit with no regard for their health and welfare. "And renters are still facing problems in finding pet-friendly housing, which can lead to them having to make the heartbreaking decision to give up their much-loved pet. "It’s great to see so many politicians take a keen interest in animal welfare, which we know is a very important issue for millions of people.
" Cats Protection, the UK's leading cat welfare charity, helps an average of 184,000 cats and kittens a year through its national network, which includes around 200 volunteer-run branches and 32 centres..
