Denmark animal shelters report record cat surrenders

Animal shelters in Denmark have seen a record number of cats and kittens surrendered over the summer months. According to Dyrenes Beskyttelse, shelters received 3,767 cats between May 1 and August 31, compared to 3,540 during the same period last year.

Many of the animals, particularly small kittens, have been found abandoned in roadside areas, rest stops, or left at shelter doors. These kittens often require intensive, around-the-clock care, including feeding every two to three hours, to survive. Shelter staff noted that the influx of animals requiring specialized care has placed significant pressure on resources, making the support of volunteers and foster families essential to the organization's operations.