 Logo used since 2023 | |
| Founded | 16 May 1927 |
|---|---|
| Founder | Jessey Wade |
| Type | Charity |
| Registration no. | 203644 |
| Legal status | Charity |
| Focus | Animal welfare |
Area served |  United Kingdom |
CEO | John May |
| Website | cats |
Formerly called | Cats Protection League |
Cats Protection, formerly the Cats Protection League, is a UK charity dedicated to rescuing and rehoming stray, unwanted or homeless cats and educating people about cats and cat welfare.[1][2] The organization was founded as the Cats Protection League by Jessey Wade and others in 1927.[3][4] The name was shortened in 1998.[5][6] The current Chief Executive is John May.[7]
- ^ "What we do". Cats Protection. Archived from the original on 27 February 2010. Retrieved 30 June 2014.
- ^ "Charity Performance". Charity Performance. Archived from the original on 13 December 2014. Retrieved 30 June 2014.
- ^ "History of Cats Protection". Cats Protection. 2024. Archived from the original on 11 November 2024.
- ^ Edmundson, John (14 November 2013). "The Brown Linties by Jessey Wade". HappyCow. Retrieved 28 June 2020.
- ^ "Retirement health, care and lifestyle for over 50s". 50 Connect. Archived from the original on 13 December 2014. Retrieved 30 June 2014.
- ^ "Cats Protection (UK) - July's Featured Charity » Pet advice, pet care community, dogs, cats, rabbits". Caringcreatures.com. Retrieved 30 June 2014.
- ^ Buzzel, Rachael (21 October 2020). "CATS report launches to aid feline welfare". Vet Times. Archived from the original on 1 November 2020. Retrieved 3 February 2021.