Welfare of cats: code of practice

Best practice guidance to help those responsible for cats meet the duty of care under the Animal Health and Welfare (Scotland) Act 2006.


Code of practice for the welfare of cats

This Code, which has been prepared following consultation, is issued with the authority of the Scottish Parliament pursuant to section 37 (animal welfare codes) of the Animal Health and Welfare (Scotland) Act 2006.

This Code applies in Scotland and has been issued by the Scottish Ministers (following approval by the Scottish Parliament).

This code of practice for the welfare of cats was made on 17 Decemeber 2009, was approved by resolution of the Scottish Parliament on 27 January 2010 and comes into effect on 1 May 2010.

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