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24% of UK cats are adopted from rescue centres and charities
Source: Cats Protection (2024)
Cats Protection. (2024). Cats Protection CATS Report 2024. As cited in Cat Cognition. https://catcognition.com/statistics/shelters/#uk-cats-adopted-from-charities-2024
34,000
Cats Protection rehomes approximately 34,000 cats per year in the UK
Cats Protection (2024)
48%
Cat relinquishments for financial reasons increased 48% in the UK during 2023 compared to 2022
Cats Protection (2023)
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)
157,000
Cats Protection helps approximately 157,000 cats and kittens annually in the UK
Cats Protection (2024)
