Kitten Neutering Database
Who we are
We are a number of charities working together under the umbrella of Cat-Kind to make four month neutering the ‘norm’ for pet cats through collaboration on research and coordination of activities.
We were formed in 2013 and won the Third Sector Award for collaboration in 2016.
The resources on this site provide support for vets who are already neutering at four months and those who want to make the change to neutering at four months routinely. This is also the home of the Kitten Neutering Database, where the public can find their local vets who neuter cats at four months.
What we do
- Champion the routine practice of neutering cats at four months of age, the point at which they can become pregnant, to ensure all veterinary practices actively promote and follow this standard
- Encourage every rescue organisation to adopt a firm policy of neutering cats before they are rehomed
- Reframe neutering education campaigns so they present neutering as a responsible, caring, and loving choice made by committed cat owners
- Actively dispel the “one litter” myth through consistent, evidence based messaging
- Promote collaboration between animal welfare groups, rescue organisations, veterinary professionals, and housing associations to deliver community outreach programmes that reach audiences less likely to neuter
- Acknowledge and celebrate the pro bono contributions made by veterinary professionals who support and advance animal welfare
Neutering is the only effective way to reduce the number of accidental litters and unwanted cats being born in the UK.
There is a great need for subsidised neutering help. Cat-Kind members alone neutered more than 200,000 cats in 2019.
Rising living costs are placing increasing financial pressure on many cat owners, which may heighten the risk of unplanned litters and increase the need for support.
Why we should neuter at four months
Cats can become pregnant from just four months old, making neutering the most effective way to prevent accidental litters. Unplanned kittens often place pressure on rescue organisations or end up living in unsafe conditions.
Neutering at four months helps reduce the number of vulnerable kittens and supports better long term welfare. Cat Kind encourages veterinary teams to discuss neutering during primary vaccinations and to proactively book kittens in from four months of age.
References
- Joyce A, Yates D (2011) Help stop teenage pregnancy! Early-age neutering in cats. Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery, 13(1). https://doi.org/10.1016%2Fj.jfms.2010.11.005
- Welsh, CP, Gruffydd-Jones, TJ, Roberts, MA, Murray, JK (2014) Poor owner knowledge of feline reproduction contributes to the high proportion of accidental litters born to UK pet cats. The Veterinary Record, 174(5). https://doi.org/10.1136/vr.101909
- Cats and Their Stats (2025). Available at: https://www.cats.org.uk/about-cp/cats-report
- PDSA PAW Report (2025). Available at: https://www.pdsa.org.uk/media/15783/pdsa-paw-mini-report-2025.pdf
- McDonald, J, Clements J (2020) Contrasting practices and opinions of UK-based veterinary surgeons around neutering cats at four months old. The Veterinary Record, 187(8). https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7606499/
Vet is a Kitten Neutering Champion
Vet neuters owned cats at four months
Vet neuters either owned or feral cats at four months or younger
How is Cat-Kind different from the Early Neutering Register?
The public will still be able to find your practice in the same way as the previous Early Neutering Register.
The Cat-Kind resource is an information source for vet practices and surgeons about kitten neutering. The database displayed on the Cat-Kind site will also show details of practices and veterinary surgeons that will be happy to provide you with advice about kitten neutering.
How do I join the database and how is my Data Used?
Simply fill in the form below.
Your Data will be used in the following ways:-
Your Practice Details will be stored on the database and displayed on the map below allowing member of the public to find you easily.
Statistical data from the database will be shared with CPCG members. This is not vet practice data but the following:
- Number of vets neutering at four months of age – number only
- Geographical stats in terms of spread of coverage of Cat-Kind practices across the UK – number only
- Number of vet practices registered on Cat-Kind – number only
If my practice is already on the Early Neutering Register, do I need to do anything to transfer to Cat-Kind?
No, this will happen automatically.
I have other questions, not listed above. Where can I go for more information?
If you have other questions, not answered by the Cat-Kind content, please email kind@cats.org.uk