Cats Protection Frome are offering local cat owners help with the cost of neutering and, if undertaken in the same operation, micro-chipping, their pets to mark this year’s World Spay Day.
World Spay Day (now in its 25th year) was held last month and Cats Protection is promoting spaying/neutering programmes in order to improve the health and welfare of many hundreds of cats.
Recent research has shown that 68% of litters of kittens in the UK are unplanned – and that some of these litters are born to cats which are just four months old.
Lisa Crossthwaite, neutering officer for Cats Protection Frome and District Branch said, “As a charity we strongly believe that the best way to control the feline population is to neuter early enough to prevent unwanted litters. Kittens should ideally be neutered before they reach puberty at about 4 months old.
“Neutered cats are generally quieter and more social. They are less likely to stray, fight, and become infected with feline viruses such as FIV (feline immunodeficiency virus). Neutered cats are also less likely to develop cancers of the reproductive system.”
The offer of free neutering and associated micro-chipping will run until 30th April 2020.
To find out more please go to the RSPCA Wiltshire Mid website at: www.rspca .org.uk/local/wiltshire-mid-branch/, email rspcawilts mid@gmail.com or telephone us on 07494 240622.
