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Scotland becomes all-scanning!

Only a matter of months ago we notified our supporters that fierce campaigning saw Wales become the first all-scanning nation in the worl...

Princess Narla's story

On the 2nd February 2016, Narla was hit by a car and left in the road.... Narla was rescued, along with her brother, from a family where ...

Donate to CatsMatter - for free!

100% of funds raised go towards helping raise awareness and making the big changes we do. We use donations for many things such as sendin...

Worlds first all-scanning country!

Where it began... In 2015 we surveyed Wales and discovered 8 councils did not scan deceased pets for microchips, nor inform the owners. I...

Animal Star Award Winners 2018

Apart from aiming to directly challenge legislation (or the lack of) for our cats on the roads, we strive to raise awareness. The more pe...

The Whole Kitten Cat Boodle

CatsMatter are extremely proud to have been given the option to appear in a book. Not just any book, a book which contributes to the care...

Loss of a great friend

I remember standing chatting on the doorstep with my sister. "Get here now!" a man shouted as we pretended not to hear anything and look ...

Reg's story

Six years ago, Reg lived with a young couple who evidently didn't really care about him. They did not feed him or treat him properly. Reg...

Cats Bill

Cats rights on our roads to be legislated!

Roadside First Aid

Unfortunately road traffic accidents (RTAs) involving cats are common. They misjudge the distance and speed of oncoming vehicles and can ...

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