Saxony's animal shelters are reaching the limits of their capacity when it comes to taking in kittens. What is actually unusual for this time of year has become a growing problem throughout the state in recent years, as the second chairman of the Saxony Animal Protection Association, Michael Sperlich, said. He called for a Germany-wide cat protection ordinance.
In recent years, the time of whelping has increasingly shifted from summer to fall. "The cats are adapting to the cooler springs. The first litters of the year come later. We have kittens until Christmas time," explained Sperlich. In addition, the cats reach sexual maturity earlier. The reasons for this are unclear.
