Carlow pet shop celebrates cats and responsible ownership this April

Ireland's pet experts, Petmania, are gearing up to celebrate all things feline

this April. Throughout the month, Petmania will be promoting responsible cat ownership and highlighting the importance of neutering cats to help reduce the pressure on cat rescue centres across the country. Cat ownership is booming in Ireland, with recent research conducted by Petmania revealing that a staggering

46% of Irish pet owners have a cat in their home, making them the second most popular pet after dogs. April is also the beginning of kitten season, which typically runs until September. This period sees

a surge in the number of kittens born, often leading to overwhelmed rescue centres struggling to rehome unexpected litters. Petmania's Commitment to Cat Welfare Throughout April, Petmania will be: Offering special discounts on cat food, litter, and other essential feline supplies, both online at

https://www.petmania.ie/ and in their 16 stores nationwide. Providing valuable resources and advice on cat care through their dedicated team of pet care experts

available seven days a week in-store and through their online advice centre at https://www.petmania.ie/.Petmania is urging cat owners to have their cats microchipped this April.Microchipping is a permanent and safe way to identify cats and significantly increase the chances

of them being reunited with their owners if they go missing. Petmania offer microchipping by appointment at their stores nationwide for only €24.99/

Cats Trust Rescue (formally Aughrim Cat Rescue)Will be at the

Carlow store on Saturday, 6th April from 3 to 5pm to raise awareness about cat adoption. Recently achieved charity status. Rehomed 395 cats and neutered 566.