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On International Cat Day the RSPCA calls for more help for homeless feline friends

To celebrate International Cat Day (August 8) the RSPCA is highlighting the fact that there are currently hundreds waiting to be rehomed - more than the number of dogs and rabbits combined - and a cat overpopulation crisis is facing the UK in general.

Aneel Odhwani, animal care assistant at the RSPCA Southall Cattery said: “We are a nation of cat lovers and the huge numbers of us who have cats in our homes tells this story. On International Cat Day it’s a brilliant opportunity to showcase the unique and brilliant personalities of our cats who are looking for homes.”

Miriam, a one year old black cat ( pictured above) was found under a garden shed in Sutton with her three newly born kittens in April.

The member of the public who lived in the property brought them straight to the RSPCA Putney Animal Hospital where they were treated for conjunctivitis.

Miriam is now at the Southall Cattery in London where the beautiful ex-mum has really come out of her shell and showed her affectionate nature. She has become very trusting and loves nothing more than receiving lots of love and fuss.

Aneel continued: “Neutering cats from four months old could help solve the cat overpopulation crisis facing the UK today.

“Cats become sexually mature at a relatively young age and unless neutered can have a litter when they are really only kittens themselves, just like Miriam.”

The young mum was only a kitten herself when she had her litter and was very confused and scared when brought into the hospital. Her kittens were also very small which could be because some growing kittens may struggle to get adequate nutrition to support both their own growth and that of a litter of kittens.

To help mark International Cat Day please consider rehoming a rescue moggy. To see the cats looking for homes today visit www.rspca.org.uk/findapet

To help the RSPCA continue rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming animals in desperate need of care please visit: www.rspca.org.uk/give or text LOVE to 87023 to give £3 (Text costs £3 + one standard network rate message).

8th August 2018