This Friday Anna Firth MP's Pet Abduction Bill will have its remaining stages in the House of Commons 🤞 Many MPs have supported #PetTheftReform over the years (thank you) - we urge them to attend to support Anna and the Bill's progress. Stolen&Missing Pets Pickle All-Party Parliamentary Group on Cats RT 🐾
It was brilliant to have over 50 MPs attend the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Cats drop in event on cat theft yesterday #TackleCatTheft Pet Theft Awareness Debbie Matthews Battersea Public Affairs
Cats are known to be a source of comfort, with many owners reporting reduced feelings of loneliness. 💙 This #LonelinessAwarenessWeek , we can't help thinking of ex-resident Libby who now spends her days spreading joy in a care home. 👉bit.ly/3dhl3YD All-Party Parliamentary Group on Cats
Great to have Defra UK Minister Lord Gardiner join us and Battersea Public Affairs for today's #APGOCATS meeting! Great discussion about feline welfare and the impact of cats on human welfare and mental health - thanks for chairing Steve Reed!
Pleased to attend APGOCATS meeting today, the cross-party group on cat welfare, discussing how cats can play a role in tackling loneliness. PDSA #PAWReport findings show how much our cats meant to us, with 81% stating that they make them feel less lonely #PetsAreFamily
Engaged and positive meeting of All-Party Parliamentary Group on Cats today to reflect on the impact of COVID on animal welfare, the group’s report on tackling loneliness and to look ahead at several new priorities. Thanks to all for attending and your contributions! 🐈
Police recorded cat theft increased 40% in 2021.
Cats are part of the family and the theft of a pet causes huge emotional distress.
I support All-Party Parliamentary Group on Cats calls for cats to be included in any new pet abduction offence #TackleCatTheft
Cat theft is a tragedy for any family.
Today, I supported All-Party Parliamentary Group on Cats calls to do more to #TackleCatTheft .
Dr Daniel Allen Missing Pets GB Conservatives Stolen&Missing Pets Pet Theft Awareness DogLost Cats Protection Larry the Cat CatsMatter Dermot O'Leary All-Party Parliamentary Group on Cats Peter Egan Animal Friends Yes. Please look at this page and see how many appeals over 2.5 years for Kobe, who was stolen. Not just a piece of property, but a living, loving part of the family #catsarefamilytoo Danella Scott
Why are the smaller animal welfare organisations who have a low political and social media presence be the ones who are supporting animal welfare without a government voice? All-Party Parliamentary Group on Cats
Holly Brockwell Stray Cat Rescue Team West Midlands CatsMatter Taylor Swift Ed Sheeran HQ
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/6394… pls ✍️
#Loneliness is the focus of this #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek
Battersea is part of All-Party Parliamentary Group on Cats - a group of MPs, Peers and orgs with an interest in cats
APGOCATS research found cat ownership and interaction with cats has the potential to tackle loneliness
apgocats.org.uk/reports/?msclk…
