Petition · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Introduce mandatory neutering of non-breeding cats
Open for signatures
287 signatures
What the petition asks
Introduce legislation requiring neutering of non-breeding domestic cats, with exemptions for licensed breeders and cats with certified medical reasons.
Uncontrolled breeding contributes to growing feral cat populations, overcrowded rescue centres and unnecessary animal suffering. Mandatory neutering of non-breeding cats could improve animal welfare, reduce abandonment and support responsible pet ownership.
Timeline
| 10 Feb 2026 | Petition opened for signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
287
Status
Open for signatures
Department
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Opened
10 Feb 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 26 Jul 2026.