Scotland has 'no intention' to ban cats

To protect wildlife, Scotland is considering banning cats from its territory
Pet cats could be banned in Scotland as part of the country’s new plans to protect wildlife. According to a report by the Scottish Animal Welfare Commission (SAWC), cats are causing havoc among the local mammal and bird population.
'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 intention' to ban cats, despite online rumors
Scotland's first minister reassured the public that the country had no plans to ban pet cats after a report sparked rumors online.
Relax, Whiskers. Scotland is not banning cats
The Scottish Animal Welfare Commission estimates that domestic felines annually kill at least 27 million animals in the UK.
Scotland's government denies it plans to ban cats
The country's first minister was forced to issue the statement after a report branded felines a threat to Scotland’s wildlife and suggested “containment” measures be considered.
Does Scotland actually want to ban cats?
An SNP report about cat ownership has produced a flurry of headlines over an approaching “cat ban” in Scotland. But is it true?
Scotland Has “No Intention” of Banning Cats, First Minister Confirms
Whispers of a cat ownership ban in Scotland circulated the internet recently. The rumors caused so much outrage that the country’s head of government, First Minister John Swinney, had to dispel the notion of any official ban.
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