More Than 3,000 Cats Neutered And Microchipped In Wales As Part Of Scheme
More than 3,000 cats have been neutered and microchipped across Wales as part of a new scheme.
The Wales Cat Neutering and Microchipping Project is being run in partnership by RSPCA Cymru and Cats Protection and aims to encourage cat owners to neuter and microchip their pets.
So far just over 3,000 cats have benefited from the scheme.
More than 140 vets across Wales have signed up to the scheme, which is available to cat owners who are in receipt of benefits or on a low income in Wales. For their cat to be neutered and microchipped the owner will only have to pay £5 – which is a fraction of the cost the procedures would usually be.
RSPCA Cymru’s Regional Operations Manager, Coralie Farren, said: “We’re delighted that in the first few months of this scheme that more than 3,000 cats have benefited.
“We’ve had a great response and we hope it will continue over the next few months. Neutering cats is so important as it can help prevent illnesses and reduce the number of unwanted kittens.
“While microchipping is really important if a cat becomes lost or injured, so they can be identified.”
Neutering Manager for Cat’s Protection, Jane Clements, said: “Neutering is the best thing cat owners can do to protect their cats. It’s a myth that a female cat needs to have a litter of kittens before she is neutered and neutering will also help to prevent cats roaming and fighting. Our collaboration has meant we can help many more cats.”
Those interested in taking part in the scheme can check if they qualify and if there is a vet (that has signed up to the scheme) near them by visiting www.RSPCA.cymru/neutering or by phoning 03000 12 12 12 option 2.
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