Cats
Beloved Metro cat snatched by woman at train station found safe
February 25, 2026Sarah Hooper Published February 25, 2026 1:54pm Updated February 26, 2026 11:01am A station cat, known for lying on copies of Metro, was stolen from his perch by a woman who stuffed him into her shopping bag last week. George the cat became famous for warming up the copies of Metro Newspaper each morning at […]
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Beloved Metro cat missing after being snatched by woman at train station
February 22, 2026Sarah Hooper Published February 22, 2026 11:31am Updated February 22, 2026 4:04pm A station cat, known for lying on copies of Metro, was stolen from his perch by a woman who stuffed him into her shopping bag. George the cat became famous for warming up the copies of Metro Newspaper each morning at West Wickham […]
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Woman found keeping 21 cats, a dog and a python in filthy east London flat
February 1, 2026A woman has been banned from keeping pets after authorities discovered 21 cats, a dog and a python being kept inside a flat in east London. The RSPCA launched an inquiry in January 2025 after a veterinary surgery raised concerns about a cat that had been brought in severely unwell. Although emergency treatment was attempted, […]
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Is the Croydon cat killer back? The gruesome incidents that hint ‘he never went away’
August 28, 2025When Peter* looked outside of his window just two weeks ago, he spotted his black and white cat Tux lying at the end of the driveway in Croydon. Straight away, he knew something was wrong. As Tux lay lifelessly on the concrete, Peter could see that his pet had suffered some sort of terrible injury, […]
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I own a cat cafe – by staying open we are giving them a better life
March 20, 2025Owners and customers of cat cafes in London have dismissed new suggestions from the RSPCA which suggested the popular establishments be ‘phased out’ because of stress on the felines. There are more than 30 cat cafes licensed in England – but the RSPCA believes many more are operating without regulation. RSPCA cat welfare expert Alice […]
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‘Adventurous’ cat catches train for day-trip to London without owner’s knowledge
February 17, 2025Sarah Hooper Published February 17, 2025 9:05am Updated February 17, 2025 4:43pm An adventurous cat had to be collected by her owner after hopping on a train and travelling over 17 miles from Surrey to central London. Michael Hardy, 52, from Weybridge had to travel to Waterloo Station in London after Tilly managed to catch a train […]
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Downing Street draws up plans for when ‘chief mouser’ Larry the cat dies
August 25, 2024Downing Street officials have reportedly drawn up plans for when ‘chief mouser’ at Number 10, Larry the cat dies. Possibly the UK’s most famous feline, Larry has reached the ripe old age of 17, which for a cat is very much the twilight years. Therefore, preparations – codenamed Larry Bridges – are quietly being put […]
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London’s ‘most adventurous’ cat covers four miles in a day
August 10, 2024The most beloved resident in Beckenham, London, is welcomed into shops, schools, libraries and homes any day of the week to nap and explore. Stella, a small white and brown cat, is so popular in the area that she has an Instagram page tracking her every move and sharing photos of her adventures. Becki Williams, […]
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Map reveals places in London where pets are most likely to be stolen
February 16, 2024Our interactive map shows where in London saw the highest number of pet thefts in 2023. The borough of Hounslow tops the list, with 95 animals stolen last year. Coming in second is Brent with 50 pets taken, while third place goes to Islington with 39. At the other end of the list, Richmond had […]
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‘We’ve fostered 59 dogs – now Battersea Dogs and Cats Home needs your help too’
June 3, 2023‘One of the best things about having a Battersea foster dog, is the happiness they bring to our family life,’ says Chris Bell. Along with his wife, Corinne, the couple have fostered 59 dogs – one of the highest numbers of dogs fostered by one family ever seen by Battersea. And now, as Battersea Dogs […]
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