Cat ban could be tabled in Scotland

Purrfect! Scotland has no plans to ban cats, leader says
Scotland is not planning to ban cats, the leader of the devolved government insisted Monday, after welfare experts gave ministers pause for thought in a new report.
Cat ban could be tabled in Scotland as ministers urged to investigate pets' risk to wildlife
It has been estimated that cats across the UK bring home tens of millions of animals each year - including birds, mammals, reptiles and amphibians.
Scotland insists ‘no cat ban’ as report sparks ‘panic’ among pet owners
Reaction to a report into the impact of cats in Scotland on the country's wildlife has caused anger among charities.
'No cat ban in Scotland', John Swinney confirms
The first minister rules out the idea after experts suggest ways to reduce the impact domestic cats have on wildlife.
Scotland has no plans to ban cats, first minister says
Scottish Animal Welfare Commission had called for containment zones with restrictions on cats but John Swinney said no ban planned Scotland is not planning to ban cats, the leader of the devolved government insisted on Monday,
Cats in Scotland could be BANNED under strict new wildlife plans to protect birds
Households in Scotland could be prohibited from owning cats as part of new plans aimed at protecting the country’s wildlife. A report by the Scottish Animal Welfare Commission (SAWC) - ordered by the Scottish Government - states that cats are wreaking havoc on the local population of mammals and birds.
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