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Battersea directly cared for 2,253 cats at their three UK centres in 2022
Source: Battersea Dogs & Cats Home (2023)
Battersea Dogs & Cats Home. (2023). Battersea Annual Statistics. As cited in Cat Cognition. https://catcognition.com/statistics/shelters/#uk-battersea-cats-cared-2022
34,000
Cats Protection rehomes approximately 34,000 cats per year in the UK
Cats Protection (2024)
157,000
Cats Protection helps approximately 157,000 cats and kittens annually in the UK
Cats Protection (2024)
54%
Battersea saw a 54% increase in puppies and 34% increase in kittens under 6 months in 2023 compared to 2022, as neutering rates decline
Battersea Dogs & Cats Home (2024)
24%
24% of UK cats are adopted from rescue centres and charities
Cats Protection (2024)
