With numbers of abandoned cats soaring, we somehow found ourselves with 11
How our two-bedroom terrace become something of a cat rescue centre is illustration of nationwide crisis
TL;DR
- The author's home, a two-bedroom terrace, became a de facto cat rescue center, housing up to 11 cats at one point.
- The increase in cats began with adopting two kittens for companionship, escalating with neighbors bringing in abandoned litters.
- Rescue organizations like Cats Protection and the RSPCA are facing capacity issues due to a rise in stray and abandoned cats.
- The cost of living crisis is cited as a reason for fewer pet neuterings, contributing to an increase in unwanted litters.
- Younger cat owners are less likely to have their pets neutered compared to older demographics.
- The author experienced personal discomfort, including allergies, due to the large number of cats in their home.