How do we solve the problem of stray cats and dogs? And how do we keep our rescue centres and foster homes free from unwanted litters?

The answer to both these questions is to neuter. For the most part the responsibility falls on the owner to ensure their cat, dog or rabbit is spayed or neutered, however rehoming centres will do it if the animal is healthy enough to undergo the procedure. In rare cases, the animal warden will collect an animal that appears to be stray, normally cats, neuter them and then release them back to where they were found. 

Financial help with neutering

We’re pleased to say that the RSPCA Oxfordshire is able to help you with the cost of neutering your pet.

We assist people on means-tested benefits so that pets that are vulnerable to unwanted pregnancies can be treated, and you can feel confident that you won’t have to handle an unexpected or unwanted pregnancy.

We help people who live in Oxfordshire who are receiving means tested benefits, with financial assistance for their pets. We issue a voucher which is emailed to the vet of your choice, the amount is deducted from your bill. The voucher for a female cat is for £25 or £15 for a male plus £10 for microchipping. The voucher for a female dog is £70 or £50 for a male plus £10 for microchipping. You must have booked your pet into the vets for the appointment before applying for the voucher, the voucher is valid for one month. For financial reasons, we can only help with one animal per household. Please check with your vet that they accept neutering vouchers.

To apply for the voucher we would need your: Full name, address and contact number, details of your pet, name, breed, sex, age, colour, the vet's details where you are taking your pet, date of your appointment, proof of benefits, a screenshot showing the entitlement which includes your name and address.

If you need to speak to someone in person, you can call 07887 475401 Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm or email welfare@rspcaoxford.org.uk 

Adopt don’t shop

Our slogan is ‘adopt, don’t’ shop’, because there are more than enough pets in kennels and foster care that are looking for their forever home!

We can prevent unwanted pregnancies in pets and vastly reduce the numbers of abandoned and surrendered animals by neutering, but it can be an expensive procedure. Please think carefully about the financial commitment before buying a young pet. Adopting a needy young cat, dog or rabbit is relatively low cost and the healing is already complete when you take them home to start your lives together.