An idependent report recommended the Scottish government place “restrictions” on cat ownership in specific rural areas frequented by endangered or at-risk bird species.

The first minister rules out the idea after experts suggest ways to reduce the impact domestic cats have on wildlife.

The Scottish Animal Welfare Commission estimates that domestic felines annually kill at least 27 million animals in the UK.

Scotland's first minister reassured the public that the country had no plans to ban pet cats after a report sparked rumors ...

London — 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 ...

Scotland is not planning to ban cats, the leader of the devolved government insisted Monday, after welfare experts gave ministers pause for thought in a new report. The Scottish Animal Welfare ...

A report by Scotland’s advisory body for animal welfare, which contains a range of recommendations for responsible ownership ...

LONDON — 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 ...

LONDON (AP) — 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 ...

Scottish officials have well and truly put the cat amongst the pigeons by flirting with a potential ban on our feline friends ...

Scotland’s first minister has been forced to knock down reports that the government is considering banning cats. John Swinney ...

The Scottish Animal Welfare Commission said cats kill at least 700 million birds and other animals each year in the U.K. It advised the government to consider a range of measures, including keeping ...