Cats Protection branches in Gosport, Portsmouth and Southampton team up to offer cheaper neutering and microchipping

Cats Protection’s long standing volunteer-run Gosport, Portsmouth and Southampton branches are launching the Hampshire Hub on World Spay Day on Tuesday to offer essential services for just £10 per cat.

This will be available until Wednesday, March 25, for owners who are students or receive a means-tested benefit.

To qualify for the reduced rate, cat-owners should contact their local branch who will send a voucher that they can present at a qualifying vet, who will take payment and proof of income. Anyone unable to transport their cat to the vet may also qualify for assistance.

The Gosport, Portsmouth and Southampton branches collectively help to rehome between 700 and 1,000 abandoned and unwanted cats each year.

Nicola Parry, area branch development manager said: ‘This is a really exciting time for cat welfare across Fareham, Gosport, Portsmouth, Southampton and the wider Hampshire area. By combining the strengths of our branches we can assist more local cats and people.

‘We have chosen to launch the Hampshire Hub on World Spay Day because neutering is so vital to the health and wellbeing of cats. Combined with microchipping the two procedures protect the safety and wellbeing of cats. We are looking forward to hearing from cat-owners from across the county.’

Anyone wishing to find out more about the Hampshire Hub neutering and microchip scheme should contact the branch’s neutering officers.