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We are often asked questions about our charity, such as where you can find us and what we stand for.
We have answered the top seven questions below, but if you need further information, you can contact our Media Office.
What does Cats Protection do?
Cats Protection is the UK's leading cat welfare charity, rehoming and reuniting 55,500 cats each year through a nationwide network of 29 adoption centres and over 250 voluntary-run branches. Cats Protection also promotes the benefits of neutering for a happy and healthy pet and produces a wealth of cat care information to encourage responsible pet ownership. We never put a healthy cat to sleep.
Where are our Centres?
We have adoption centres and branches across the UK; in Scotland, Northern Ireland, England and Wales. To identify a branch or centre near you please consult our online search facility. Find your local CP now
What are our charity's main aims?
Please see our mission for answers to this question.
How can you get video clips?
If you require a copy of our stock footage please contact our Media Office at the NCC.
Are case studies available?
If you require a case study to include in your story, we will endeavour to find you one. Simply contact our media team
Is Cats Protection linked to the Cats Protection League?
Cats Protection and the Cats Protection League (CPL) is one and the same organisation. Founded as the CPL in 1927, the charity changed its name to Cats Protection in 1998. Our registered charity number is 203644. We ask that you use the name Cats Protection when referring to the charity in print or verbally. Learn about our history.
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Who are our main spokespeople?
Please click here for our spokespeople who are available for interview on national issues.
We can also provide local representatives of CP for comment on regional matters. In the first instance, contact our Media Office to discuss your requirements.
How we conduct interviews?
We have ISDN lines at the National Cat Centre (the charity's administrative base) and can conduct broadcast quality radio interviews from here.
Filming opportunities are also available at our adoption centres and at the NCC by prior arrangement.
For interview and filming requests, your first port of call is our Media Officer.
