Owners and customers of cat cafes in London have dismissed new suggestions from the RSPCA which suggested the popular establishments be ‘phased out’ because of stress on the felines.

An east London cat cafe has stood up for the feline-friendly spots after the RSPCA and Cats Protection said it wanted cat cafes across the UK to be “phased out” over concerns about the animals ...

Two animal charities have said they think cat cafes should be "phased out" in the UK, but cat cafe owners disagree, and think ...

and the first cat café in the UK was Lady Dinah’s Cat Emporium, which opened on 1st March 2014 in London, and is still running today. Cat cafés offer an inviting and hospitable atmosphere ...

east London, which opened in 2014, said: “I believe it is appropriate that the RSPCA and Cats Protection raise concerns, but I don’t agree that cat cafes should be phased out entirely. “They should be ...

However, others feel that the cafes should not be phased out entirely, and would benefit from stricter monitoring. Image: Lady Dinah's Cat Emporium in East London. Pic: AP Lauren Pears ...

Kay Allen owns Whiskers and Cream – and said all of her cats are rescues (Picture: W8 Media) Owners and customers of cat cafes in London have dismissed new suggestions from the RSPCA which ...