Italian volunteers urge increased cat sterilizations to curb stray population

Volunteers at animal shelters across Italy are confronting a surge of abandoned kittens each summer. The ENPA animal‑protection organization highlighted that hundreds of kittens are rescued annually, but shelters are quickly reaching capacity. ENPA stresses that timely sterilizations are essential to prevent further litters, noting that the speed of the procedure matters more than the total number performed.

The group also launched a donation campaign, offering a curated Amazon Wishlist that lets supporters send supplies directly to the Monza shelter in Via San Damiano. Organizers call on the public for more volunteers, foster homes, and financial contributions to cover veterinary care and food for the growing number of rescued cats. The appeal underscores the need for a coordinated network to accelerate sterilizations and reduce the stray cat problem in Italy.