Cat cafes have seen a boom in popularity in recent years ... or prefer to form social groups with their relations. Cat at Java Whiskers Kitten Lounge in Marylebone, London, England. Picture: Alamy ...

An east London cat cafe has stood up for the feline-friendly spots after the RSPCA and Cats Protection said it wanted cat cafes across the UK to be “phased out” over concerns about the animals ...