LIMPOPO – A new animal welfare initiative aimed at reducing the number of unwanted litters has been launched in Hoedspruit and Phalaborwa.

The Greater Kruger Alley Cat Initiative has introduced a programme offering free sterilisation for mother cats when their kittens are surrendered for rehoming.

The organisation, which works across the Greater Kruger region, says the service is designed to support residents who are struggling with repeated litters or are unsure how to care for newborn kittens.

Under the programme, the kittens will be taken in by the organisation, placed in safe foster care, and later rehomed. The mother cat will then be sterilised at no cost to the owner.

According to the initiative, the ongoing rise in unsterilised cats continues to fuel cycles of neglect, abandonment, and community overcrowding. The group believes the new programme will help ease pressure on households while improving overall feline welfare in the area.

Residents are encouraged to act quickly if their cats have recently had kittens. Bookings can be made as soon as the following day.

For more information or to arrange a booking, residents can contact 078 819 1336.