RSPCA urges Oxfordshire residents to adopt rescue cats

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 11 Oct, 17:18 · Archive

The RSPCA is urging Oxfordshire people to adopt rescue cats during Adoptober, its annual rehoming campaign.

The RSPCA is urging Oxfordshire residents to adopt rescue cats during Adoptober, the charity's annual rehoming campaign. The appeal highlights an all-time high in the number of cats currently in the RSPCA's care.

The charity says it is dealing with an average of 410 multi-animal incidents each month, with 1,468 involving cats. It is urgently seeking patient and experienced pet owners who can offer rehabilitation through rehoming or fostering.

Sharon Chrisp, operations manager at the RSPCA Oxfordshire and Reading Branch CIO, said of some cats in the charity's care: 'When they first arrived, they were extremely timid and nervous around people.' She added that their time in foster care was helping them 'come out of their shells', with three of the four becoming much more confident and enjoying attention from their foster family. They are looking to be rehomed together 'so they have the comfort and companionship of a familiar friend as they settle into their new surroundings'.

If adopting or fostering is not possible, residents can help by sharing the animals' stories to reach potential new owners. More information on how to offer support or begin the adoption process can be found on the RSPCA website.

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• RSPCA urges Oxfordshire residents to adopt rescue catsThe RSPCA is urging Oxfordshire people to adopt cats as part of Adoptober, the charity’s annual rehoming campaign.Oxford Mail · 11 Oct, 05:00
• RSPCA urges Oxfordshire residents to adopt rescue catsThe RSPCA is urging Oxfordshire people to adopt cats as part of Adoptober, the charity’s annual rehoming campaign.Oxfordshire Guardian · 11 Oct, 05:00

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