Ireland’s pet experts, Petmania, with a state-of-the-art location at Monksland, Athlone, are teaming up with Roscommon SPCA to reduce the number of unwanted kittens and promote responsible cat ownership this April.
As kitten season approaches, the pet specialists and the rescue organisation are raising awareness about the importance of neutering and microchipping to help find forever homes for cats across Ireland.
Celebrating Cats and Responsible Ownership
Cat ownership is booming in Ireland, with recent research conducted by Petmania revealing that a staggering 46% of Irish pet owners have a cat in their home, making them the second most popular pet after dogs.
April is also the beginning of kitten season, which typically runs until September. This period sees a surge in the number of kittens born, often leading to overwhelmed rescue centres struggling to rehome unexpected litters.
Helping Cats Find Forever Homes
On Saturday, April 27, from 11am-3pm, Roscommon SPCA volunteers will be present at both Petmania Athlone and Roscommonstores. They’ll be promoting animal welfare and showcasing cats and kittens seeking their loving forever homes. Each feline will have their own heartwarming story shared alongside their picture. Additionally, Petmania has generously donated cat hampers for raffles at both locations!
Roscommon SPCA
Took in 55 cats and rehomed 35 cats as of March 2024
Most rehomed cats are under 1 year old.
Spayed/neutered 802 cats in 2023 and 235 so far in 2024.
Sees a steady increase in cat intake from April to September but seeing more kittens outside this period.
Petmania’s Commitment to Cat Welfare
Throughout April, Petmania will be:
Offering special discounts on cat food, litter, and other essential feline supplies, both online at https://www.petmania.ie/ and in their 16 stores nationwide.
Providing valuable resources and advice on cat care through their dedicated team of pet care experts available seven days a week in-store and through their online advice centre at https://www.petmania.ie/.
Spreading the Neutering Message
Petmania is urging cat owners to neuter their pets to prevent unwanted litters and ease the burden on rescue centres. Some of the key benefits of neutering include:
Reducing the risk of unwanted litters
Helping to prevent certain cancers and diseases in both male and female cats
Contributing to a calmer and more manageable cat.
Reduce the risk of your cat roaming
