FREE NEUTERING!! Times are tough for many pet owners but our friends at Westhorne Vets are taking part in a campaign to neuter and micro-chip pets for FREE.
Owners must be on state benefits or low incomes to qualify for the RSPCA scheme.
To see a vet, please call 020 3417 6433. The surgery is at 515 Westhorne Avenue, London SE9 6DJ.
These are some of the little ones we have helped but there are just too many unwanted cats and kittens, with every year being worse than the last.

Neutering is the only way to bring numbers down. So please be a good pet owner and GET YOUR CAT NEUTERED FOR FREE!

NEUTERING: FAQS

TO find out more, please see your vet or read on here or WHEN? From the age of four to six months is ideal for both males and females as this is when they can become sexually active. But if your cat is older, then it's never too late.

WHY? Neutered cats live longer and healthier lives. Males are less likely to roam, fight and mark their territory with urine (spraying). This will cut the risk of them being run over or getting hurt in fights.
For females, the obvious benefit is no unwanted pregnancies. It is a myth that it is beneficial for a female to have a litter before spaying. They will also not call and wail during their sexual cycle and will be less likely to catch diseases spread by bites and reproductive activity.

THE OPERATION: Your cat will need an anaesthetic but the procedure is very simple. You will usually be able to drop off your pet and pick him or her up on the same day. Females will have a small shaved area but the fur will grow back in a couple of weeks. They will also have stitches which will either dissolve or need to be taken out by the vet around ten days later. Cats usually recover very quickly. Your vet will be able to advise you on your individual cat.

COST: This depends on your vet but the average for a male is £20 to £40. For a female, the average is £40 to £60. Your vet can give you a quote. Please talk to them and do the right thing for you and your pet.