Thousands of Cat-Lovers Unite with Agria Pet Insurance to Donate £13,000 to Struggling UK Animal Rescues

Thousands of UK pet cats participate in the ‘Agria Cat Stroll’ and also elevate ₤ 13,000 for pet cats in requirement

Thanks to the participation of hundreds of pet cats and also their proprietors this May, Agria Pet Insurance has actually contributed ₤ 13,000 to UK pet saves.

Almost 7,000 pet cats, and also over 23,000 pet cat ‘moms and dads’ and also cat-lovers, signed up with a month-long party of all pet cats through the “Agria Cat Stroll” competitors.

The Agria Cat Stroll was produced to highlight the substantial problems encountered by the UK’s pet cats and also pet cat saves and also sustain them with understanding and also contributions. Far less pet cats than canines in the UK are shielded with insurance policy, which is frequently a vital element for them winding up in rescue– their proprietors can not manage their veterinarians’ expenses.

The professional animal insurance provider’s collaborate with numerous pet saves provides an one-of-a-kind understanding right into the troubles they encounter. A study of their rehoming companions disclosed that 80% of pet cats in rescue had actually not been taken on as a result of their age, look, or handicap.

Designed to highlight the ‘elegance of every pet cat’, the occasion showcased just how unique all pet cats are– from their special appearances and also characters to their uncommon activities, with the photo-sharing ‘Agria Cat Stroll’ Facebook competitors.

Helped by prominent courts, International Cat Care, ProtectaPet, Your Cat Magazine, and also Katzenworld, pet cat enthusiasts participated to win a share of ₤ 2,500 for their chosen rescue weekly inMay Agria Pet Insurance additionally contributed to pet saves with every pet cat plan marketed throughout the month.

“This truth set off the project’s motif of commemorating every pet cat. Their peculiarities and also variety make them the buddies we enjoy a lot, so we wished to highlight this, and also motivate possible proprietors to think about all pet cats, not simply the stereotyped ‘ideal’ ones,” describes Tom Vaughan, Head of Marketing at Agria Pet Insurance.

One of the winning saves, Assisi Animal Sanctuary, got a ₤ 1,000 contribution. They stated, “This previous year has actually been so difficult, and also has, certainly, been one of the most monetarily penalizing year Assisi has actually ever before seen, so we are unbelievably thankful to get this election and also reward“

Amotherby Cat and also Kitten Rescue commented, “We are definitely enjoyed get this therefore thankful to Agria and also our super-supporters– it will certainly make such a distinction to our rescue“

A 3rd of pet cat saves checked stated they were currently complete, with two-thirds reporting a considerable boost in pet cats gave up to them over the previous year. The bulk reported a boost of in between 25% and also 50% over what is typical, with greater than 70% of saves anxious regarding the variety of pet cats as a result of show up in their treatment as lockdown remains to relieve.

The study additionally located that, unfortunately, a quarter of pet cats in UK saves have actually been there for at the very least 6 months.

Agria Pet Insurance has actually additionally simply introduced their brand-new Cat Rescue Directory– an area for possible adopters to locate a feline rescue regional to them and also assist even more pet cats locate their for life residences. You can locate this at: https://www.agriapet.co.uk/pet-owners/products/for-cats/find-a-cat-rescue/

A study accomplished amongst Agria Pet Insurance pet cat rescue companions in April 2021.

Agria Pet Insurance Ltd is authorized and also controlled by the Financial Conduct Authority, Financial Services Register Number 496160. Agria Pet Insurance is signed up and also included in England and also Wales with signed up number 4258783. Registered workplace: First Floor, Blue Leanie, Walton Street, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP21 7QW.