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Cats Protection helps approximately 157,000 cats and kittens annually in the UK
Source: Cats Protection (2024)
Cats Protection. (2024). Cats Protection Facts and Figures. As cited in Cat Cognition. https://catcognition.com/statistics/shelters/#uk-cats-protection-helped-2024
34,000
Cats Protection rehomes approximately 34,000 cats per year in the UK
Cats Protection (2024)
130,000
Cats Protection neuters 130,000 cats annually, including 15,000 feral cats
Cats Protection (2024)
2,253
Battersea directly cared for 2,253 cats at their three UK centres in 2022
Battersea Dogs & Cats Home (2023)
24%
24% of UK cats are adopted from rescue centres and charities
Cats Protection (2024)
