The RSPCA reports a significant rise in the number of cats in its care, with approximately 20,000 taken in last year, largely due to pet hoarding and abandonment. Currently, cats outnumber dogs in RSPCA shelters, leading to urgent calls for adoption and neutering to manage the influx of strays and unwanted litters.
Capacity issues have persisted since last year, with the charity averaging 624 new cat intakes monthly. The situation is exacerbated by a rise in multi-animal cases and neglect, prompting the RSPCA to seek more foster carers and modernize its rehoming processes to alleviate the crisis.