Introduction

The first six months of the year feel like they’ve gone by in a flash. We have been busy here in the Mayhew Cattery as the summer months mean just one thing – peak kitten season.

This is the time of year when most unneutered cats come into heat and, as the weather warms up, their litters of kittens are born. Did you know that cats can start having kittens from the mere age of four months old? And that they can have up to four litters per year? It all adds up and we are full to the brim!

An important part of our work is to encourage pet owners to neuter their dogs and cats, to prevent unwanted litters. But for those animals that do arrive in our home, thanks to your ongoing support, we will be there to care for them until they find their forever home.

It is nice to take a moment to pause and celebrate those successes. There have been so many heartwarming stories about the animals we have rehomed since the start of the year. You can read about some of them on page four.

And we have also included a few top tips on how to manage the warm, summer weather for your pet, which you can read about on page 14.

Thank you again for supporting Mayhew and making sure that we can be there for as many dogs and cats that need our help. I’m so grateful for your kindness and compassion.

Georgina Costi, Head of Cattery