Spread the Word

Every single cat desexed will reduce the number of animals entering pounds, and will assist with the adoption of animals in pounds by not creating further competition for homes.

Since desexing is so important – especially now and in the lead up to spring – it is vital that you tell everyone you know to get their pet desexed.

But it is not just people’s pets who need to be desexed, if you are aware of any stray or unowned cats in your neighbourhood or workplace it is essential that they also be taken to a vet for desexing. Afterwards these cats can be returned to where they were caught, especially if there is shelter in the local area and people prepared to feed them on a regular basis.

Under the circumstances ‘desex and return’ is often the only option available and must not be regarded as cruel. If you are unable to adopt the cat yourself there’s very few places that will not euthanase if you choose to surrender them.

If the cat cannot be released and is not frightened of human contact CatRescue will assist with rehoming. However as we do not operate a shelter you will need to act as a temporary ‘once off’ foster carer until a home can be found. Please email info@catrescue.com.au for advice.

If you are undecided on what to do just imagine how much worse the situation will become if you choose to ignore it or postpone intervening and the cat breeds? It is not just the immediate kittens who will face a grim future but they could also live to breed, or if taken to a pound they will compete with other animals for homes. Desexing the cat now will also buy you time before you decide on a permanent solution.

Please tell everyone – each cat desexed WILL make a difference to the lives of all domestic animals.