We are appealing for homes for cats after an influx of cats and kittens into our centres across Scotland means we are nearing capacity for felines.

We have seen an increase of 58% cats arriving at our centres in 2023 compared to 2022, 465 more cats than last year.

Anna O’Donnell, Scottish SPCA rehoming and fostering lead, said, “We are seeing a rise in cats coming into our care and we’d love anyone thinking about welcoming a cat into their home to consider rescuing an animal.

“We have such a variation of breeds, temperaments and ages that we’re confident we have a cat to suit most families!

“We’d also like to encourage anyone thinking about buying a kitten to consider adopting a young adult cat instead. They are just as playful and fun as a kitten but a little easier to take care of in a lot of ways.

“Sadly, we are seeing a rise in low-welfare kitten breeding, similar to low-welfare puppy farming that already exists. Like puppies, kittens raised in a low-welfare environment are likely to have a host of medical and behavioural problems due to the poor conditions they are kept in. We’d urge people not to buy a kitten from these sellers and to come to us instead.

“Anyone interested in a cat can view and apply for some of the animals we currently have available for rehoming on our website.

“Bella Rose is just one of the cats we have in the care of our Glasgow centre looking for a home.

“She is seven years old and enjoys company once she trusts you. However, despite being good-natured, she will let you know when she wants space. For this reason, we feel she would be best suited to either an adult-only home or a home with older children who are used to being around cats.

“Bella Rose requires a home in a quiet area that can offer her outdoor access once she is fully settled and chooses to explore. She is not able to live with any other animals as she wants all the attention to be on her!

“As anyone who has rescued an animal will tell you, these cats will be so grateful for a second chance at a loving home. We’d love to see them all happy and settled with new families as soon as possible.”

Cats can be viewed and applied for at: bit.ly/3K1Wt0Q