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Summer Cat Crisis Hits Rescue Centre
8th July 2010
Summer cat crisis hits animal home
Influx of unwanted kittens puts pressure on London rescue centre
The Mayhew Animal Home in Kensal Green is suffering from an influx of felines due to ‘kitten season’ and has had to close its Cattery doors to admittances unless there is a severe emergency case.
All year round alarmingly high numbers of cats are abandoned and left to fend for themselves on the streets often doing a poor job after living as domestic pets for so long. In addition to this, summer brings the arrival of ‘kitten season’ as cat owners are not prepared to look after litters when their cats become pregnant.
Currently 43% of all the felines at the Home are under six months old.
The Mayhew’s Animal Welfare Officers (AWOs) are also called out on a regular basis to rescue feral and stray litters of kittens who have been discovered in gardens, sheds or abandoned on the streets.
The Mayhew’s CEO, said
“Every year the Mayhew is put under immense pressure by the impact of kitten season. Far too many cat owners don’t neuter their pets, resulting in their cats mating with neighbouring domestic, stray and feral cats which ends with an alarming number of tiny, vulnerable kittens being born outside. The lucky ones are rescued by our Animal Welfare Officers, many are not found in time. ”
“Cat owners wishing to take responsible action can have their pet neutered at our low cost Community Veterinary Clinic onsite at our facilities in Kensal Green.”
For anyone interested in adopting The Mayhew’s cats or kittens, please can call reception on 020 8969 0178 or visit website