Due to the Avian Influenza Prevention Zone across the UK our Aviaries and part of the lakes area are closed.

We do NOT have this virus at Raystede. We are still open and welcome visitors to the rest of the site.

Cat Neutering Week

We have limited appointments available; booking is essential

Appointment available

We have an appointment available for a male cat for neutering at Raystede on Friday 5 July 2024. Scroll down to book.

Book your cat in for neutering at Raystede

Tuesday 2, Wednesday 3, and Friday 5 July 2024


Tickets are limited to one cat per household.

Please attend the timeslot you have booked onto.

Cats must be at least 5 months of age.

We will be asking for a donation towards the cost of the surgery and medication as follows:

£20 for male cats ; £30 for female cats

Please note, you must be in receipt of one of the following benefits for your cat to qualify for this event:

  • Housing benefit
  • Pension Credit
  • Job Seeker's Allowance
  • Universal Credit

Please bring proof of this with you to your appointment.

Essential information


Your cat must be healthy. Our veterinary team will contact you prior to the event to discuss their background. Full instructions will be given to prepare for the neutering appointment. If your cat is registered with a veterinary practice we will need to contact them to request their veterinary history prior to your neutering appointment. Please ensure you notify your veterinary practice to give consent for them to share your details with us.

You will be required to collect your cat between 2pm and 3pm on the same day. We will let you know the collection time when you drop your cat off in the morning.

Please ensure your cat is in a secure carrier upon arrival.

If you are unable to make your appointment, please call us on 01825 705900 or email mdowding@raystede.org so that we can offer the appointment to someone else.

Essential information


Your cat must be healthy. Our veterinary team will contact you prior to the event to discuss their background. Full instructions will be given to prepare for the neutering appointment. If your cat is registered with a veterinary practice we will need to contact them to request their veterinary history prior to your neutering appointment. Please ensure you notify your veterinary practice to give consent for them to share your details with us.

You will be required to collect your cat between 2pm and 3pm on the same day. We will let you know the collection time when you drop your cat off in the morning.

Please ensure your cat is in a secure carrier upon arrival.

If you are unable to make your appointment, please call us on 01825 705900 or email mdowding@raystede.org so that we can offer the appointment to someone else.

Your support helps animals like Mags

Mags arrived at Raystede in poor condition, suffering with chronic laminitis (inflammation and damage to the tissue of his hooves) severely impacting his ability to move. Mags spent around four weeks not being able to leave the stable, with Styrofoam pads taped to all four feet to increase comfort.

Five months later, thanks to your kind donations and the expert care our Equine Team, Mags is the picture of health, he is worm and lice free, and most importantly he isn’t in pain.

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