Cat Sterilisation Society (Inc) was established, and incorporated in 1989 by 6 people who were volunteers and committee members of Cat Welfare Society (Cat Haven). It was recognised that focusing on cat sterilisation in preference to euthanasia was long term the only way to prevent the annual oversupply.
- We have sterilised over 50,000 cats.
- We have remained a completely volunteer organisation
- Members cannot own an unsterilised cat (breeders cannot apply)
CORE FOCUS: To sterilise cats preferably before a first litter (5 months) and to educate the cat owning public on the benefits of cat sterilisation for the cat and the community.
FUNDING: CSS is a not for-profit charity. We do not receive Federal or State government funding or corporate sponsorship. Our ability to undertake our core focus which is to sterilise cats is limited by our funds. Money raised is spent primarily on sterilisation– we keep our administration to a minimum by not using staff.
We are always in need of funds so please donate generously. Follow the links to donate on line or contact us for postal information.
DATA COLLECTED: We have collected data from over 37,000 people for whom we helped to sterilise their cat; people are referred to us by RSPCA, Cat Haven, local Councils and social workers. This data gives us a clear insight as to why cat sterilisation is not considered essential within the socially and financially disadvantaged community. (see the “Why Sterilise your cat” page)
OUR POLICY
- All cats to be sterilised by 5 months
- Cats to be confined at night
- Cats to have identification – microchipping or collar & tag
We do not support Council Registration