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Feline Focus – five welfare needs
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List some examples of perfect
sleeping places.
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Feline fact file 1 – place to live
Cats and boxes
To learn all about cats
and boxes from
Simon’s Cat you can
scan the QR code or
click here: Why do
cats love boxes?! -
Simon's Cat
Draw your favourite Simon’s Cat box
from the video.
Why do cats love boxes?
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How would you make box enrichment for a
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Cats and sleeping
places
To learn all about cats
and their sleeping places
from Simon’s Cat you
can scan the QR code or
click here: Why do cats
sleep in unusual places?!
- Simon's Cat
What are the features of a perfect sleeping spot?
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Do cats dream? How do we know?
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Design a perfect cat sleeping
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Do cats sleep in just one spot?
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Clever cats – Purrfect Landlords
Our Advocacy team speaks up for cats and campaigns for
change across the UK. The team work with and influence
politicians and decision makers to create a better world for cats.
All advocacy campaigns are driven by issues of cat welfare.
Find out more about Cats Protection's campaign work here or
by scanning the QR code.
Many people in the UK do not own their own home and instead live in rented
accommodation. This means that a landlord owns the property and tenants pay
money as rent to live there. One of Cats Protection’s current campaigns is our Purrfect
Landlords campaign. It’s common for tenants to have to sign blanket ‘no pets’ policies
which prevent them from having a cat but with more and more people now renting, this
means landlords are missing out on a large number of responsible cat owning tenants who
would treat properties as a valued home. You can find out more about this here or by
scanning the QR code.
Imagine you are part of Cats Protection’s Advocacy team and you have the opportunity to
present to Parliament on the benefits of cat ownership and why people should be able to
keep pets in rented properties. Put together a presentation containing the facts you have
found to convince Parliament to make changes to these rules.
When planning your presentation remember to think about the following:
think about your audience and what they might need to know to
convince them to change to a more pet-friendly rental policy
what are the benefits of cat ownership for tenants?
what are the benefits of allowing cats for landlords?
what reasons or concerns might landlords have which cause them to
ban cats? How could these be overcome?
think about what you have learned about cats and their place to live –
what is required to care for a cat? How can an owner prevent them
scratching furniture etc?
Don’t forget to share your videos and presentations with the hashtag #FelineFocus.
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Describe features of a perfect scratch post.
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Feline fact file 2 – behaviour
The cat’s meow To learn all about
meowing from Simon’s Cat you can scan the QR code or click here: Learn to speak cat -
Simon's Cat
Draw a scared cat
(consider body language).
Why do cats meow and do
they only have one?
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What are the three ways cats
communicate?
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Cat body language To learn all about cat body language from Simon’s Cat you can scan the QR code or click here: Is your cat
talking to you? - Simon's Cat
Write some playtime top
tips.
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What is the first thing to do if a cat is displaying unwanted behaviour?
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Design a perfect cat toy.
List the three ways to read your cat’s behaviour.
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Cat play time To learn all about cats and play from Simon’s
Cat you can scan the QR code or click this link:
How to keep cats entertained! - Simon's Cat
Describe reasons for these noises.
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Define ‘crepuscular’.
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Cat scratching To learn all about cats and scratching you can scan the QR codes or
click this link: Scratching
Extra research task: Research the work of the Association of Pet Behaviour Counsellors and Animal Behaviour
and Training Council. Why is it important to consult a registered qualified behaviourist?
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Clever cats – reading cat body language
Look at the photos below and describe how you think the cat is feeling. Then think about if
you have ever felt like this and describe an example of what made you feel that way.
How do you think the cat feels in this picture?
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Why do you think they might feel this way?
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How do you think the cat feels in this picture?
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Why do you think they might feel this way?
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How do you think the cat feels in this picture?
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Documentary challenge – filming a purrfect feline habitat
Wildlife documentaries are becoming increasingly popular. They can help to create global
change by raising awareness and understanding of animals and their habitats.
We would like you to film and narrate your own moggy documentary! The topic of the film will
be “A purrfect feline habitat”. (Don’t worry if you haven’t got a pet cat – everyone can take
part in this activity and cats are not needed!). You don’t need lots of equipment and can film
your documentary using a mobile phone camera.
Wildlife documentaries need researchers to help plan the film shoot, location and script
writing. Complete the table below to help in your planning. You might like to refer to our
website for more information if required: Cat behaviour.
Think about the range of natural behaviours a cat may perform.
Consider the resources that allow cats to express natural behaviours in the home.
Can you think of any
documentaries that
encouraged your
interest in animals?
Have you seen
programmes that
encouraged change in
human behaviour and
the environment?
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For documentary inspiration you can watch Cats Protection’s Planet Cat:
Planet Cat episode 1 Planet Cat episode 2 Planet Cat episode 3
Planet Cat episode 4 Planet Cat episode 5
Documentary narration top tips
Things to remember – DO… Things to avoid – DON’T…
Keep it simple and relaxed. Use everyday language and don’t overload
the audience with too much complicated information.
Use too much information. You don’t need to tell the viewer everything
you know about cats – just pick out the essential information.
Use the present tense and an active mood.
This will keep the viewer involved with what’s going on in the video clip.
Use statistics unless they are really needed.
Statistics may sound impressive but often they are not very interesting to a viewer and
don’t mean very much.
Make it fun and interesting! What is unusual or exciting about your
environment or clip? Why not tell the viewer something they don’t know?
Talk about things not in the video clip. You want to use information related to the video clip and what is happening. However
add some depth rather than simply describing what we can already view.
Edit your film! Including music along with narration can add drama to the scene. There are free
editing apps available online to help you do this. You can add text to your video – don’t
forget to include yourself in the credits!
Be afraid to have silence! You don’t need to narrate through the
whole video, sometimes it is nice to let the pictures tell the story.
Don’t forget to share your purrfect feline habitat documentary with #FelineFocus!
This will help cat owners learn more about how they can encourage their cat’s natural
behaviours in the home.
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Now take a break and enjoy some mindfulness colouring.
During this COVID-19 pandemic it is important that we think about our cats’
welfare and wellbeing but also our own. The changes that have been made to our daily lives to ensure our safety have impacts on our mental health and those around us. Take some time to enjoy some mindfulness colouring and why not watch some of our gorgeous kittens as they go on their socialisation journey at
Kittens Live at Lunch or scan the QR code.
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Feline fact file 3 – diet
What things do we need to think about with our cat’s bowls?
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Cat hunting
To learn all about cat
hunting from Simon’s
Cat scan the QR code
or click here: Does
your cat bring you
“gifts”? - Simon’s Cat
Why do cats hunt even
though they are given food
by their owners?
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Cats and water
Do cats really hate
water? Watch Simon’s
Cat by scanning the
QR code or click here:
Do cats really hate
water? - Simon's Cat
How can you make feeding
fun? Why do we do this?
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List three things to avoid from the video:
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What should you do if your cat’s feeding habits
change?
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Design a feeding enrichment toy.
Why do cats like running water?
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Cat feeding time
To learn all about cat feeding
time from Simon’s Cat, scan
the QR code or click here:
Things you didn't know about
feeding time! - Simon's Cat
Maths challenge: How many
hunting trips would an African
wildcat need to go on each day
to get enough calories?
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Why do cats get onto the worktop? How could we avoid this?
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Describe three ways in which
cats are adapted for hunting:
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What is special about the
Turkish Van cat breed?
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Body condition scoring
Ideal bodyweight will vary depending on breed and age of cat. To help with assessing body
condition, Cats Protection uses tools such as the PFMA Cat Size-O-Meter below. This
system grades the body condition of a cat from one to five and helps us to gain an
understanding of body condition and weight of the cat without excessive handling which
could potentially cause stress.
There are also alternatives available such as the Purina Body Condition System which
grades the body condition of a cat from one to nine. Nine graded systems are often used by
vets due to the higher level of detail however systems like the Cat Size-O-Meter are ideal in
settings such as Cats Protection centres as they are easy to use and anyone can use them.
It is important to keep an eye on your cat and check their weight to make sure you
aren't under- or over-feeding. Preventing your cat from gaining weight is easier than
helping them lose weight.
Find out more about cats and their diets at Cat diet video or scan the QR code:
Try using the Cat Size-O-Meter to decide whether these cats are overweight or healthy?
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Try using the Cat Size-O-Meter to decide whether these cats are overweight or healthy.
Decision:_____________________________ How did you decide this? _____________________________________ Describe the body parts listed:
Tummy ___________________________
Spine ie visible/can be felt/can’t be felt _________________________________
Ribs ie visible/can be felt/can’t be felt _________________________________
Decision:_____________________________ How did you decide this? _____________________________________ Describe the body parts listed:
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Spine ie visible/can be felt/can’t be felt _________________________________
Ribs ie visible/can be felt/can’t be felt _________________________________
Decision:_____________________________ How did you decide this? _____________________________________ Describe the body parts listed:
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Spine ie visible/can be felt/can’t be felt _________________________________
Ribs ie visible/can be felt/can’t be felt _________________________________
Decision:_____________________________ How did you decide this? _____________________________________ Describe the body parts listed:
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Spine ie visible/can be felt/can’t be felt _________________________________
Ribs ie visible/can be felt/can’t be felt _________________________________
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Case study – Sootie
Sootie was admitted into our National Cat Centre at the end of 2019. The team were
shocked by her size; she was among the biggest cats they had seen.
Name: Sootie
Gender: Female
Age: 12 years
Breed: Domestic shorthair
Weight: 10kg
How would you describe Sootie’s body condition? _________________________________
What illnesses could Sootie be at risk of?
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Keeping you and your cats fit and healthy during COVID-19!
Social isolation can be a bit of a bore; you can’t go outside for very long and meeting up with
your friends isn’t possible either. But maybe it’s not just humans who are affected…
What are we doing differently at home that might affect the weight of our pets?
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What are you doing to stay fit and healthy? How could we apply this to our pets?
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What can the centre team do to help Sootie lose weight?
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Why is it important to neuter a
female cat and a male cat?
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Feline fact file 4 – health
How many kittens
can a female have
in a year?
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Cats and grooming
To learn why cats
clean themselves from
Simon’s Cat you can
scan the QR code or
click here: Why do
cats clean themselves
so much? - Simon's
Cat
What is it called when two
cats groom each other?
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At what age can cats start having kittens?
Eight months ☐
One year ☐
Four months ☐
Draw an annotated diagram of
either a flea or a tapeworm.
Describe what microchipping is.
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What age should cats be
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Neutering and microchipping
To learn all about cats and the importance of health care you
can scan the QR codes or click here:
Female cat care: why should I get my cat done?
Male cat care: why should I get my cat done?
Vet medication is given to a cat to stop which three things?
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What do cats have on their tongue to help them groom?
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Information materials activity
Informative materials are useful for creating an awareness of a subject and for people to
gain information. They can be a great way to spread a message through specific spaces or
communities. For example, you might want to make a leaflet to leave at veterinary surgeries
or a poster for your local Cats Protection centre.
With the current situation, we thought it would be original for you to create a guide about cats and COVID-19 using an informative material of your choice. You might like to choose:
a leaflet
a poster
a digital infographic
Follow these steps and add notes to the boxes to help you plan:
1. Decide on your key messages What’s the purpose of your cats and COVID-19 guide? What do you want people who read it to know and do? What advice can you give?
Top tip: Think about the most important key points for your reader to understand your message. 2. Include the right info
Make a mind map of the key information you might need to include for owners to be aware of. Top tip: Understand your topic! Think about what you need to give as information to the owner. Do I have to keep my cat in during the COVID-19 pandemic? Can I still use the vet if my cat is ill? What things can I provide my cat in the home while in isolation? You will need to find out more about what information to give. It is essential that you use only the most up to date and accurate information given by Cats Protection. You can find lots of resources available on the Cats Protection website and at the links below:
Cats Protection COVID-19 updates and top tips Cats and COVID-19 Q&As Keeping cats entertained during the current situation
3. Add the detail What will your title be? Top tip: The title should be brief, informative and catchy and should invite the reader to read more. If you’re stuck on a title, try finishing your leaflet and adding a title last as inspiration may come later. Could you write an overview for your guide? Top tips: o Overview. Create a brief, clear opening that states the objectives of the leaflet, infographic or
poster. This is a creative introduction and you can use bullet points to keep things short and sweet
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o Make your text easily readable. When creating a leaflet, your text will be very small so avoid long paragraphs and stick to clear fonts. Headings should stand out and be in the same style, for example you could use underlining
o Keep things simple. Avoid slang or complicated sentences to keep it simple and organised. Read your sentences out load and listen back to see if you think it sounds clear and makes sense
o Group similar information together. When building your leaflet, keep relevant information clear and avoid repeating information. Don’t forget to use both the front and back of your paper for maximum information sharing
4. Make it look cool! Think about the sort of design that will appeal to your target audience – what will appeal to them and catch their attention? How many pictures will you use? What will your colour scheme be? Could you create an original charity or company logo? Top tip: Keeping a rough draft to help you with planning your design. Fill it out as a mock-up to keep your brain moving creatively. The rough draft can be used to help work the layout. If you have a laptop or PC then you could use IT platforms like Publisher or Word to create your leaflet, poster or infographic. Why not take a look at Cats Protection’s leaflets for ideas at the following link: Cats Protection leaflets or scan the QR code? Have a look at these examples when considering your style:
5. Check before you print/share Ask someone to proof read your work to check spelling and accuracy. Don’t forget to ask for a second opinion!
Do they like the layout? Y/N Are the pictures clear and relevant? Y/N Is the font size big enough? Y/N
Do they have any other suggestions or recommendations?
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What type of resources do we need
to give to a cat in the house?
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Feline fact file 5 – space
Explain who cats share their
ancestry with.
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Cats on the move
To learn how to help cats
settle into a new home
from Simon’s Cat you can
scan the QR code or click
here: Cats on the move -
Simon's Cat
When a cat moves into a new house, how many weeks
should they be kept indoors for?
Six weeks ☐
Two weeks ☐
Three weeks ☐
What product can help your cat settle?
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What is the first thing to do if a cat is stressed by
another cat?
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Design something a cat can use to
hide and sleep in.
What frequency can cats hear?
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In or out?
To learn all about cats being
in or out from Simon’s Cat
you can scan the QR codes
or click here: In or out? Why
are cats so indecisive?! -
Simon's Cat
What did Sir Isaac Newton
invent for cats?
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What is the type of purr called that cats use to get attention from
their owner?
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Describe three ways in which cats
keep other cats away from their
territory.
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Name three familiar things that make a cat feel secure
and safe.
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Territorial behaviour
To learn all about cats
being territorial from
Simon’s Cat you can
scan the QR code or
click here: Territorial
behaviour! - Simon's Cat
Simon’s Cat
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Artistic influencer activity
Modern culture is also heavily impacted by ‘influencers’. These individuals can help to shape
how people act, feel and behave and therefore can have a large impact on their daily lives.
Think about some influencers you know, these may be social media stars, politicians,
celebrities, bloggers, journalists or authors. Take some time to think about the following:
what makes these people so influential?
what methods do they use to spread their messages?
what type of messages do they spread?
what characteristics make them so successful?
what things have you learned from an influencer?
how has this impacted you?
Create a mind map below to try and sum up what makes your favourite influencer so
successful:
To let people know more about cats and their need for space, we would
like you to be an influencer for cats. Think about all of the characteristics
that make your favourite influencers so successful. Use these and your
creativity to share the message that cats need their own space. Be
creative and think of an exciting way to spread the word. Think about
how you want to communicate your message. Some ideas that you
could consider include composing either a poem, a song or a rap,
designing a t-shirt with a message, hosting a Facebook Live or
Instagram Live session or creating a YouTube video. Don’t forget a
catchy hashtag if you want to use social media!
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Influencers use a range of methods to spread their messages and often the written word and
music are used as tools. Poetry can have a big impact on people and songs or raps are a
great way to share messages with other people and to encourage them to remember your
message – just think about how many songs you know all of the lyrics to.
For the content of your poem, song or rap you will need to think about:
why do cats need their own space?
what might happen if they don’t have their own space?
how can you make sure your cat gets their own
space?
how has COVID-19 impacted cats? What
considerations should we be making right now to
ensure their welfare?
There are some considerations you need to make when writing a poem. You will need to
think about the following:
the form – although many poems don’t have a clear identifiable form, some do such
as sonnets or narrative poems. Think about what you would like your poem to look
like
the structure – how do you want to structure your poem? How many stanzas will
there be? How many lines will there be in each stanza? Where will you have breaks
between lines and stanzas?
rhyme and rhythm – will your poem rhyme? Do you want it to follow a particular
rhythm as it is read?
language – think about what words you are using – you want to have an impact!
Some words and phrases can be very powerful
poetic devices – think about how you will use language eg will you use similes,
metaphors and/or alliteration?
Steps for writing a song or rap:
1. Create a mind map on the topic of cats and space.
Be imaginative and list everything you can think of –
this will inspire your lyrics.
2. Write your chorus – this is normally the part that
people remember best so make sure it focuses on
your key message.
3. Start to write your lyrics for the rest of your song or
rap. Use your thought shower to think of lines to include and make sure it fits with
your chorus. Don’t forget the beat!
4. Split your song or rap into verses. Decide how you will break it up into sections and
how often you will repeat your chorus.
5. Practice and perform. Share your song or rap with friends and family to spread the
message about cats’ need for space.
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Cat creations
There are many ways that cat owners can meet the five feline welfare needs. At the moment
many cat owners are looking for ways to make household savings. Research the cost of
common cat essentials and have a go at some of the creative cost saving ideas.
Welfare need Market research Creative cost saver
Comfortable resting place
How much do cat beds cost?
How to make a cat bed from a jumper To watch the Cats Protection video guide you can scan the
QR code:
Or click the link here: How to make a cat bed from a jumper
Understanding
hunting behaviour
How much do cat toys cost?
How to make a cat fishing rod toy To watch the Cats Protection video guide you can scan the
QR code:
Or click the link here: How to make a cat fishing rod toy
Feline treats
in diet
How much do cat treats cost?
How to make homemade meaty cat food treats To watch the Cats Protection video guide you can scan the
QR code:
Or click the link here: How to make homemade cat treats
Presentation of food for
healthy cats
How much do cat feeding enrichment
toys cost?
How to make cat feeding toys To watch the Cats Protection video guide you can scan the
QR code:
Or click the link here: How to make cat feeding toys
Territorial
behaviours and own space
How much do cat scratching posts
cost?
How to make a cat scratching post To watch the Cats Protection video guide you can scan the
QR code:
Or click the link here: How to make a cat scratching post
How much money could cat owners save by getting creative? _______________
Why not try making something for your own cat? Don’t forget to share your ideas, creations
and any top tips online using #FelineFocus.
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This pack links closely to animal welfare legislation in the UK including the Animal Welfare Act 2006, Animal Health and Welfare (Scotland) Act 2006 and Welfare of Animal Act (Northern Ireland) 2011. These laws are in place to ensure pet owners meet the five animal welfare needs. Complete the table below to discover your own welfare needs.
The five welfare needs
What could pet owners provide
for their cats to ensure they meet
the five welfare needs?
What has helped your welfare
(both physically and emotionally)
during COVID-19 lockdown?
Place to live: suitable
environment, including shelter
and comfortable resting area.
Understand natural behaviour:
providing facilities to allow them
to perform normal behaviours.
Right diet: access to fresh water
and a diet to maintain full health
and vitality.
Right health care: to be
protected from pain, suffering,
injury and disease.
Space: to have the choice to live
apart from other cats and pets.
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Cat crossword
Test what you have learned with our cat care crossword.
Across
Down
4. Type of purr 1. How old cats need to be to start
having kittens
6. A way to make feeding more fun and mentally stimulating
2. The number of kittens a queen can have in one year
9. When kittens learn what is threatening or non-threatening in the world around them
3. When two cats groom each other
5. Word to describe ‘most active at
dusk and dawn’
7. The operation that stops cats
having unwanted kittens
8. Common parasites that can also
bite humans
9. A homeless or lost cat