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Janeen and Simon Davis have been rehoming stray and undesirable kittens since 1990. They began working alongside the Second Chance society in Southampton shortly after adopting a canine, which make them open a brand new department in Portsmouth.
“We work differently to other rescues,” Janeen instructed The News, “I work with the person who wants to rehome the animal, or with a network of foster homes.” When somebody contacts Second Chance, Janeen and Simon look to see if they’ve an acceptable feline, and conduct a home visits with the potential proprietor to satisfy the animal. If profitable, the brand new proprietor can legally undertake the animal inside a fortnight. Second Chance additionally organises for the unique proprietor to satisfy the brand new individuals who shall be taking care of their pet.
Janeen mentioned there was a rising downside they’ve skilled over the years; animals aren’t being sprayed neutered, leading to extra furry buddies needing to be rescued. She added: “It’s ignorance, people are not aware of how easy it is for a cat to get pregnant. The problem is people are just allowing cats to breed and who are then selling those kittens without house checks.”
According to Cats Protection, 13 per cent of cats within the UK haven’t been neutered, and the quantity of people that don’t neuter their cats due to the cost has elevated by 15 per cent – from 10 per cent in 2022. “It’s a massive problem,” Janeen mentioned, “it’s horrendous.” The cost of dwelling disaster has meant many individuals are struggling to cowl vet payments and supply for his or her animals, with some getting a cat whereas below extreme monetary pressure.
Janeen mentioned: “It’s doing more harm than good – because it’s to the detriment of the animal.” Second Chance has arrange a scheme known as Elderly Cat Club, the place the charity covers any medical payments for older pets which might be adopted. According to Cats Protection, in 2023, 92 per cent of cat house owners think about their pet as a part of their household – one thing which Janeen agrees with.
“They’re companions,” she mentioned. “They are the person you talk to, when sometimes you don’t have anyone to talk to. They’re naughty. They’ll make you laugh. They make you get up in the morning, and can be your best friend and make you smile.” The couple personal six cats and two dogs, which have been rescued. Janeen added: “My favourite thing is that manky, smelly, mistrusting tomcat that comes in, that’s never had love. To have someone phone me after three months and say, I couldn’t sleep during the night because he was on my feet or on my chest, purring all night – that’s what that cat is going to be like once he’s done and once he’s loved. That’s the best thing in the whole wide world.” More details about fundraising can be found online.
