Residents urged to desex their cats this Kitten Awareness Season

Published on 24 October 2024

Campbelltown City Council is encouraging Campbelltown residents to take proactive steps and desex their cats heading into this year’s Kitten Awareness Season.

Spring and summer mark the primary breeding season for cats, which leads to a significant increase in the arrival of kittens – many of which are unwanted.

This busy period often sees the Campbelltown Animal Care Facility working at full capacity as staff care for stray cats (which are often pregnant), cats with newborn kittens and kittens without a mother.

The Animal Care Facility’s dedicated team work tirelessly to care for the many cats and kittens that arrive during the annual breeding season, while staff also collaborate with rescue organisations to ensure the best outcomes for all felines.

“Our staff help many unwanted kittens find a loving home but it’s difficult to provide the required care when there is a significant increase in cats arriving at our door,” Mayor Darcy Lound said.

“Other benefits of desexing your cat include reducing the number of cats roaming in our neighbourhoods, which helps to protect Campbelltown’s native wildlife,” Cr Lound said.

Desexing your cat is an important step in preventing unwanted litters and reducing the strain on local animal services.

Council remains committed to assisting with the desexing of cats in the Campbelltown community by offering the Companion Animal Subsidised Desexing Program so that eligible cat owners can receive financial assistance for desexing, microchipping and the cat’s first vaccination.

Almost 90 cats and kittens have been benefitted from the CAWS program this financial year, ensuring better care and control within the community.

Details on Council’s website.