The Cat House in Norwich is the city's first cat cafe, allowing customers to enjoy the company of resident cats while they dine. However, this model faces significant scrutiny from animal welfare organizations. The RSPCA and Cats Protection have expressed concerns about the well-being of cats in such busy environments, stating it's difficult to ensure their health under cafe conditions. With the emergence of 32 licensed cat cafes in England, these organizations advocate for increased regulation and oversight to guarantee animal welfare, leading to fears of potential closures of such establishments.
Potter emphasizes the difficulty in ensuring the welfare of cats in cafes, stating, 'With the recent rise in cat cafes, we are concerned that animal welfare might not be adequately safeguarded.'
The RSPCA and Cats Protection worry that, 'It’s nearly impossible to ensure cats' health and welfare in environments that are fundamentally busy and stressful as cafes.'
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