Free neutering to cut cat influx
17th February 2010
Animal centre bosses are launching a free cat neutering scheme in an effort to reduce the huge number of stray and pregnant cats being brought in.
Chesterfield's RSPCA centre manager Richard Woodwards said that last year was the worst he had ever known for the number of unidentified stray cats coming in to the Spital Lane centre, as the effects of the credit crunch hit pet owners.
To help combat the problem at its root, the animal charity is now offering free neutering for both male and female cats to anybody who receives state benefits.
Richard said: "We have got a massive problem with stray cats in the Chesterfield area in general and are trying to tackle it in a few ways.
"We had a microchipping campaign at the end of last year and on the back of that we have teamed up with our headquarters who have allowed us to have some vouchers which allow people on benefits to get their cats neutered for nothing."
The free neutering vouchers are available to any resident who comes down to the centre with proof that they receive benefits and the procedures will be carried out at Peak Veterinary in Matlock.
Microchipping
The vouchers will also entitle them to discounted microchipping – at £6.99 – and four week's free pet insurance from Petplan.
Anyone who is interested in having their cat neutered as part of the voucher scheme should visit the centre, call it on (01246) 273358
- Launch: Bev Williamson with four-year-old Socks promote the free neutering service for cats.
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