Welcome to the website for the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Cats
The All-Party Parliamentary Group on Cats (APGOCATS) is a group of MPs, Peers and associate organisations with an interest in feline welfare aiming to promote and further feline welfare. APGOCATS seeks to support discussion and debate about what politicians and the Government can do to further feline welfare.
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APGOCATS to Hold AGM and Drop-In Pledge Event – 3 March 2026
The All-Party Parliamentary Group on Cats will be holding its AGM and a drop-in pledge event on protecting cats from exploitative breeding practices on 3 March 2026. Please contact the secretariat (info@apgocats.org.uk) for any further information.
APGOCATS – Policy Update Meeting – 28 October 2025
APGOCATS will be holding a policy update meeting on 28 October where we will discuss some of the key areas and their progress, including the Renters’ Rights Bill, the Animal Welfare (Import of Dogs, Cats and Ferrets) Bill, and the need for cat breeding regulations....
The All-Party Parliamentary Group on Cats re-established following the inaugural meeting in Parliament
The All-Party Parliamentary Group on Cats (APGOCATS) has now been re-established following the inaugural meeting which took place on Tuesday 12 November 2024 in Parliament. It is great to have the group restarted in the new Parliament to support discussion and debate...
APGOCATS to hold AGM on 19 March 2024
The All-Party Parliamentary Group on Cats will be holding its AGM on 19 March at 12.00. There will also be a policy discussion which will cover key areas including; compulsory microchipping of pet cats and pet theft. Please contact the secretariat...
APGOCATS to hold AGM on 7th June
The All-Party Parliamentary Group on Cats will be holding its AGM on the 7th June 2023 at 10am. There will also be a policy discussion where we will cover key areas including; the Kept Animal’s Bill and the introduction of compulsory microchipping for pet cats in...