Scotland has 'no intention' to ban cats

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.
'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.
Exasperated Swinney forced to deny he plans to ban cat ownership in Scotland
Exasperated Swinney forced to deny he plans to ban cat ownership in Scotland - Independent report says domestic cats kill 27 million birds in the UK each year
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.
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.
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 denies rumored plans to ban cats after commission suggests restricting feline ownership to protect birds
The cat’s out of the bag — and is here to say. Scotland’s First Minister John Swinney dispelled rumors Monday that the country was planning to ban cats after an independent commission produced a report calling for “containment” of felines to protect endangered birds and other wildlife.
Does Scotland really plan to ban cats? Government forced to issue statement
The Scottish Animal Welfare Commission said cats kill at least 700 million birds and other animals each year in the U.K.
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