Scotland has 'no intention' to ban cats

Scotland denies rumored plans to ban cats after commission suggests restricting feline ownership to protect birds
An idependent report recommended the Scottish government place “restrictions” on cat ownership in specific rural areas frequented by endangered or at-risk bird species.
Cats won’t be banned in Scotland, the government confirms
The Scottish government wants everyone to know it does not plan to ban cats. First Minister John Swinney was forced to issue the statement after a report by independent experts branded felines a threat to Scotland’s wildlife.
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.
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 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.
Exasperated Swinney forced to deny he plans to ban cat ownership in Scotland
John Swinney had to issue a statement over the matter after a report from independent experts branded cats as a threat to Scotland’s wildlife. It suggested the government take drastic measures including keeping cats locked inside - and even banning ownership altogether.

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