Petition · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Introduce the mandatory neutering of cats by 6 months of age.
Closed
2,110 signatures
What the petition asks
We are calling on the government to introduce the mandatory neutering of cats by 6 months of age unless they are registered as licensed breeding cats. Some animal charities are being overwhelmed with abandoned cats and kittens.
I am a volunteer Neutering Officer and see first-hand the problem the uncontrolled breeding of cats’ causes. Our branch is continually taking in unwanted cats and kittens because their owners can no longer afford to care for them. This can place a large financial burden on charities having to provide interim care and cover veterinary costs before rehoming. I believe that mandatory neutering before six months is the only way to tackle the current problem.
Timeline
| 6 Dec 2024 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 6 Jun 2025 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
2,110
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Opened
6 Dec 2024
Closed
6 Jun 2025
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 31 Jul 2026.