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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Athena Stavrou

Cat cafes should be ‘phased out’ over welfare concerns , RSPCA warns

The RSPCA has said cat cafes should not be operating in the UK over concerns the felines are stressed by their environment.

The animal welfare charity and Cats Protection are calling for the cafes, which allow customers to pet cats as they enjoy a coffee, to be phased out across the country.

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