The Importance of neutering

Here at Shropshire Cat Rescue we experience first hand how important neutering is, kitten season has arrived and our shelter is full and we have a ever growing waiting list.

We understand that the price of neutering can be difficult, despite being a small charity, Shropshire Cat Rescue are committed to helping with the costs of neutering cats where possible and within reason. We can offer vouchers for £60 towards the cost of a male neuter and £80 towards the cost of a female spay. The remaining amount will need to be paid by the cat's owner/carer. 

All requests will be reviewed by our Admin Team, who aim to respond within 1 week.

Vouchers will be sent via email if provided and post if no email is available. Vouchers are also sent to vets directly where possible. 

​Please ensure you keep an eye on your spam folder. If you have not received a response 1 week after submitting your request, please email info@shropshirecatrescue.org.uk or call 01743 872857.

To apply for a neutering voucher please complete the voucher application form https://www.shropshirecatrescue.org.uk/voucher

 Unneutered Male Cats Stray Further

This can mean they can get lost if they stray too far. Males who are unneutered tend to have a wider territory and will follow unneutered females who are calling. This can make them more at risk of getting lost.

UnNeutered Male Cats Are More Likely To Fight

They are more likely to protect their territory. This can make them at risk of cat fight injuries.

Unneutered Male Cats Sustain More Injuries 

Due to them straying further they are at higher risk of being involved in cat fights, road traffic accidents and other accidents.

UnNeutered Males Are At More Risk Of Disease

Due to them being more likely to get involved in fights and having a larger territory, they are at higher risk of contracting diseases like Feline Immunodeficiency Virus.

Unneutered Males Are More Likely To urine Mark

They are more likely to spray and urine mark within the home and their territory. Their urine also has a stronger scent to it than neutered males.

Unneutered Female Cats Stray Further

This can mean they can get lost if they stray too far. Females who are unneutered come into season and they go searching and calling for a male. This can make them more at risk of getting lost, as they may loose track of where they are due to their hormones taking over.

Unneutered Female Cats Sustain More Injuries 

Due to them straying further they are at higher risk of being involved in cat fights, road traffic accidents and other accidents. The act of mating is not gentle for cats and the male will hold the female by biting the back of their neck.

Unneutered Females Are At More Risk Of Disease

They are at higher risk of contracting diseases like Feline Immunodeficiency Virus which can be contracted through intercourse. 

From Just 4 Months Old Cats Can Become Pregnant

At around 4 months old cats can become sexually mature meaning cats can become pregnant before reaching adulthood. 

Cats will mate with close family members

That means that mums and sons, brothers and sisters, dads and daughters will mate. This can increase the risk of birth defects and health complications along with genetic abnormalities.

Raising Kittens Is Costly and time consuming

To keep the female healthy during pregnancy and nursing she will need a kitten food throughout and until the kittens are weaned. At 4-5 weeks the kittens will start to require food meaning you will have more mouths to feed until they have homes. If the kittens require hand rearing the cost in money and time increases dramatically.

Finding Homes For the kittens can be difficult

You could be left with some of the kittens. Caution should be used when looking for homes for them as it is difficult to determine if people coming forwards for them are what they appear to be and the kittens could come to harm.

Speak with Your Vets

If you have any concerns about getting your cat neutered please speak with your vet. They can help and advise on the right age and discuss the procedure with you and answer any further questions you may have.