Relax, Whiskers. Scotland is not banning cats
Domestic cats can be considered an invasive species. Deposit Photos
Cat lovers in Scotland can breathe a collective sigh of relief. The Scottish government will not be banning felines in the country home to an estimated 840,000 pet cats. First Minister John Swinney issued a statement after a report issued on January 27 by the Scottish Animal Welfare Commission said that cats were a threat to the country’s wildlife. The commission suggested measures to reduce their damage–including restrictions on ownership–were interpreted by some as an all out-ban on cats and rumors quickly spread online.
“There’s a report being produced by an external organization, which has come into the government for consideration,” Swinney said via radio. “Le...