Spay/Neuter your cats

It is very important to spay or neuter your cats once they are old enough

Fast facts

• Cats can get pregnant as early as 4 months old
• 30% of households own a cat or dog
• Average number of kittens in a litter: 4-6
• Cats can have a litter 3-4 times a year

Here are just a few benefits of spaying and neutering
• Increase the opportunity for a healthier pet by reducing or eliminating the risk of mammary gland tumors, ovarian and/or uterine cancer, prostate disease, and testicular cancer
• Reduce the number of unwanted cats
• Increase the desire for the pet to stay at home and not roam
• Reduce aggressive and territorial behavior
• Increase your bonding time by eliminating the mating behaviour – crying incessantly, spraying, attempting to run out the door

There are many ways to help control the pet population
• Spay or neuter your pet
• Adopt a rescue animal
• Foster cats and kittens
• Donate money
• Sponsor a spay or neuter of a rescue animal
• Encourage others to spay and neuter

Cats Protection offer financial help in the form of vouchers towards the neutering costs for people on low income or in financial difficulties
- call their helpline on 02476 251491, leave your details and they will be in touch!