More cats abandoned 'due to rising costs'
Summary
RSPCA Coventry and District cared for 399 cats and kittens over the summer, 150 more than during the same period last year. The centre says rising pet-care costs, including vet bills and neutering, are among the reasons owners are surrendering or abandoning cats.Key Facts
- The Coventry shelter costs about £40,000 a month to run.
- The shelter is full, with 80 cats in its care and a waiting list of 130 people looking to give up pets.
- Staff reported finding kittens in cardboard boxes and cats in carrier bags outside the centre.
- The shelter said increased cat breeding may also be contributing to the number of cats needing rescue.
- The RSPCA said its 14 national centres and private boarding facilities are taking in an average of 624 cats each month this year.
- The RSPCA said the number of cats and kittens coming into its centres and branches is putting pressure on them.
- Emma Davies advised people struggling to afford pet care to contact the RSPCA about possible help, including pet food or veterinary treatment.
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