A petition that began with heartbreak reached Westminster because thousands of people refused to let cats be treated as an afterthought. On Monday 26th October 2026, the Road Traffic Collision Reporting for Cats petition was debated in Parliament. For everyone who signed, shared, spoke about it, wrote to an MP, told a friend, or kept the conversation going online, this was a huge moment. Before anything else, we want to say this clearly: THANK YOU! This debate did not happen

On Monday 26 October, MPs gathered in Westminster Hall to debate the issue of Road Traffic Collision Reporting for Cats, following our public petition signed by more than 189,000 people, making it the largest cat petition to ever be put before Parliament. The debate provided an important opportunity for Parliament to consider whether the current legal framework remains fit for purpose and whether changes are needed to better protect cats and support their owners. The discussi

Some news is too exciting to keep tucked away in the treat cupboard. We are thrilled to share that we have been listed at number 7 on Feedspot’s roundup of the Top Cat Blogs in the UK. Yes, number 7. Lucky number 7. Curl-up-in-a-sunny-window-and-purr number 7. The list appears on Feedspot’s UK cat blogs page, which brings together cat-focused blogs from across the country. For a blog built around a love of cats, cat care, feline behaviour, everyday stories, and the joy of sha

Today (8/10/26), the Senedd Petitions Committee considered our Petition P-07-1578: Introduce the Mandatory Microchipping of Cats in Wales, bringing the issue of feline welfare and responsible pet ownership back into the spotlight. The petition was discussed alongside correspondence from the Welsh Government and a response from the petitioner, us. [Agenda for...026, 14.00], [Respose to...dd MS (1) | PDF] For CatsMatter, the issue is straightforward: if mandatory microchipping

The Walsall Road Allotments in Perry Barr have long been described as “an oasis in the city” — a green haven tucked beside the Alexander Stadium where community spirit flourishes among rows of vegetables, flowers, and friendly faces. This cherished site now stands as one of the most celebrated allotment spaces in the country, home to more than a hundred plots tended by gardeners from over twenty nationalities and home, of course, to some famous cats. The Walsall Road Allotmen

Thousands of cats in Wales go missing, are injured, or are found dead each year with no reliable way to trace their families. For many rescuers, vets, and cat owners, the solution is simple and already familiar: microchipping. The CatsMatter Campaign has taken that issue to the Senedd through a petition calling for the mandatory microchipping of cats in Wales. The petition, titled Introduce the Mandatory Microchipping of Cats in Wales, asks the Welsh Government to make cat mi

A petition that began with grief, frustration, and a simple question about fairness has now reached Parliament. After months of campaigning, thousands of conversations, and an overwhelming wave of public support, the campaign to require drivers to report collisions with cats has now secured a parliamentary debate date. The petition, “Legislate to require drivers to report collisions with cats”, gathered 189,192 signatures, making it the largest cat-related petition ever submi

The Government’s 2026 Fireworks & Pyrotechnics Consultation has finally given the public — and animal‑welfare organisations like CatsMatter — a chance to speak plainly about the harm caused by loud consumer fireworks. And we have done exactly that.

Our recent petition to Legislate to require drivers to report collisions with cats made history. The petition, which gathered over 189,000 signatures, is now the largest cat-related petition ever to be presented to the UK Parliament. With Cat Eccles MP we have now handed the petition in to 10 Downing Street. With such a strong public voice, many are asking: what happens now? And how can supporters continue to help even though the petition is officially closed? The moment Cats

Cats face many dangers every day, but one of the most urgent threats is road traffic. Every year, thousands of cats are injured or killed on UK roads. This reality has sparked a powerful movement to change the way the government protects these beloved animals. The CatsMatter petition has now officially become the largest cat-related petition in UK history to ever go before Parliament. This milestone marks a turning point in feline welfare and road safety. Thanks to the overwh