Petition · past parliament · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs

Make the spaying/neutering of domestic cats compulsory.

Closed 1,322 signatures

What the petition asks

The Government or Parliament need to make spaying/neutering of domesticated cats compulsory.
Too many cats are being abandoned,the shelters are full and are having to turn animals away. Female cats can get pregnant at 4 months old and can die giving birth,they are also more likely to get cancer if they are not spayed.

Male cats will roam looking for females to mate with so run the risk of getting killed by cars or getting lost,they will fight with other males and can get injured which can lead to infection. Every cat should have a loving home but unfortunately too many cats are being born as a result of people not taking responsibility and getting their cats spayed/neutered. So many cats are suffering and this issue needs addressing as soon as possible.

Timeline

7 Oct 2021 Petition opened for signatures
7 Apr 2022 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 1,322
Status Closed
Department Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Opened 7 Oct 2021
Closed 7 Apr 2022

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.