Spaying & Neutering

All animals at the Rainbow Rehoming Centre are seen by a veterinary surgeon as soon as possible. If the animal has not already been neutered the necessary operation will be performed.

Unlike dogs who come into season just twice a year, cats come in and out of season from March to December. They can become pregnant at 5 to 6 months of age and get pregnant while still feeding kittens. They can have 4 litters a year!

Males start spraying at this age (5 to 6 months), and if not neutered, the smell can be unbearable. Male un-neutered cats get injured in fights and treament can be more costly than the neutering fee, and more distressing. Neutered males are less likely to roam for long periods of time away from your home.

CAT NEUTERING VOUCHER FOR £5 IF YOU ARE ON BENEFITS (FROM CATS PROTECTION)
Call the Cats Protection to get your cat neutering voucher from of Cats Protection. These can be used at your local vets.
Telephone: Cat Protection on 08458 734780

More info here:

http://www.cats.org.uk/workwedo/neutering_ni.asp

Cats Protection is currently offering the opportunity for qualifying cat owners to have their cat neutered for £5.

Owners receiving state benefits, on a low income, who are students, pensioners, on housing benefit or council tax benefit and who live throughout Northern Ireland

Either phone our neutering hotline 08458 734780 or contact their nearest vet and ask whether they are participating in the £5 campaign.

See a map of the participating veterinary practices

If you do not live in the campaign area but need help with neutering, call Cats Protection on 03000 12 12 12

DOG NEUTERING
If you are on benefits or income support you can get your dog neutered for £15.
Call Dog's Trust on 0845 606 3036

Derry Dog Shelter (Pound) - Derry City Council
Tel: 028 71261414 - 10-11am & 2.00-4.00pm