News / Cat neutering campaign
SHETLAND Cats Protection begins its next neutering campaign later this month, running from 21 November until 16 December.
The scheme is available to those on low income or benefits, and the cats must be at least four months old.
Cats Protection says it believes neutering is the best way to reduce the number of unwanted cats around. Neutering a cat improves its health and reduces the risk of it developing some cancers, while they are also less likely to roam when neutered, as well as getting into fewer fights.
There are many facts about neutering that Cats Protection is keen for people to know, including:
- Some people think it is beneficial for a cat to have a season or “just one litter” before being spayed, however this is a myth;
- The length of pregnancy in cats is just nine weeks and a female cat can often come into season again just six weeks after giving birth;
- A cat can quite easily have up to three litters a year with five or six kittens in each – that’s a lot of kittens!
Shetland Cats Protection welfare officer Elissa Blankley said: “We really encourage those who meet the criteria to contact the vets and get their cats neutered.
“While kittens may be cute, they are hard work and an expense to look after. We would also like to remind people about the importance of making sure your cat is microchipped with up-to-date details so they can be easily returned to you should they go astray.”
- If you need financial assistance to neuter your cat, you can find out about the current campaign by calling Cats Protection on (01595) 744136 or by contacting the vets directly. For cats north of Tingwall, contact Shetland Vets at Bixter on (01595) 810456, and for south of Tingwall, contact Shetland Vets at Scalloway on (01595) 880000.
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