World2 sources
RSPCA faces capacity crisis as cat intake reaches record high
- The RSPCA is dealing with an all-time high number of unwanted and homeless cats, surpassing previous records.
- Approximately 20,000 cats were taken into the charity's care last year, with an increase driven partly by pet hoarders.
- Cats are arriving at RSPCA centers faster than they can be rehomed, leading to a capacity crisis.
- The RSPCA is urging people across England and Wales to consider adopting to help alleviate the crisis.
- Abandoned cats now outnumber dogs in the charity's shelters.