Scotland denies rumored plans 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.
Exasperated Swinney forced to deny he plans to ban cat ownership in Scotland
Scotland’s first minister has been forced to knock down reports that the government is considering banning cats. 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.
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.
Facing a flap over cats, Scotland's government denies it plans to ban felines
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 and suggested “containment” measures be considered to reduce the damage.
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The first minister rules out the idea after experts suggest ways to reduce the impact domestic cats have on wildlife.
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