Scotland's First Minister John Swinney dispelled rumors Monday that the country was planning to ban cats after an independent commission produced a report calling for "containment" of felines.

“Scotland is a nation of cat lovers,” said Alice Palombo, the charity’s advocacy and government relations officer for Scotland, with almost a quarter of households owning a feline pet.

“Scotland is a nation of cat lovers,” said Alice Palombo, the charity’s advocacy and government relations officer for Scotland, with almost a quarter of households owning a feline pet.

Cats Won't Be Banned in Scotland, the Government Confirms LONDON (AP) — The Scottish government wants everyone to know it does not plan to ban cats. First Minister John Swinney was forced to ...

“Scotland is a nation of cat lovers,” said Alice Palombo, the charity’s advocacy and government relations officer for Scotland, with almost a quarter of households owning a feline pet.

“Scotland is a nation of cat lovers,” said Alice Palombo, the charity’s advocacy and government relations officer for Scotland, with almost a quarter of households owning a feline pet.

Facing a flap over cats, Scotland's government denies it plans to ban felines The Scottish government wants everyone to know it does not plan to ban cats. Via AP news wire.