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Battersea saw a 54% increase in puppies and 34% increase in kittens under 6 months in 2023 compared to 2022, as neutering rates decline
Source: Battersea Dogs & Cats Home (2024)
Notes
814 cats under 6 months in 2023, up from 607 in 2022
Battersea Dogs & Cats Home. (2024). Battersea Press Release 2024. As cited in Cat Cognition. https://catcognition.com/statistics/shelters/#uk-battersea-young-animals-increase-2023
57%
Kittens (under 5 months) make up 57% of feline shelter intakes
Shelter Animals Count (2025)
34,000
Cats Protection rehomes approximately 34,000 cats per year in the UK
Cats Protection (2024)
24%
24% of UK cats are adopted from rescue centres and charities
Cats Protection (2024)
48%
Cat relinquishments for financial reasons increased 48% in the UK during 2023 compared to 2022
Cats Protection (2023)
