The branch says it has been one of the worst years for abandonments.
The RSPCA Buckinghamshire South Branch says this year is proving to be one of the worst on record for dealing with abandoned and unwanted cats and kittens.
So far this year the branch has already rescued more than 100 cats and kittens and currently has a staggering 56 felines in their care - most being looked after by their dedicated network of foster carers.
But with kitten season still in full swing - there is a concern that the numbers will only continue to rise, which is why the branch is urging people to do their bit to help.
The rise in unwanted felines is thought to be down to a number of factors such as the cost of living crisis and the aftermath of the halt of neutering during Covid.
Elaine Barry, trustee for the branch and cat rehoming coordinator, said they are overwhelmed with abandoned and unwanted felines - many of which have recently given birth to kittens or are pregnant.
She said: "The number of abandoned cats and kittens is frightening really - we are dealing with so many every single week.
"We've had kittens and cats left in woodland and in one of the most recent incidents four kittens were abandoned at an allotment.
"We have an amazing network of fosterers who look after the cats before they are ready to be rehomed - but even if we had double the numbers we would still not be able to meet the demands.
“The fosterers are incredible - with many are hand-rearing kittens - and they are all volunteers - and we are just so incredibly grateful to them.
“This year looks like a record year for all the wrong reasons and so we are asking for the public’s help. We would ask anyone who is considering getting a cat or kitten to please visit a rescue first - by adopting you are in turn helping two animals, the one you adopt and also freeing up vital space for another to come in.
“We are also urging people to please neuter their pets and to stop unwanted breeding. Cat owners who neuter their cats help stem this surge in unwanted pets.
“We are also always keen to recruit more fosterers and it is a wonderful way of getting involved with the work we do at the branch. Having more fosterers enables us to help more animals, and gives us the best chance of matching our animals to the perfect permanent home. We are always looking for local people willing to open their homes to a cat, rabbit or other small animal looking for a fresh start"
There's more information about becoming fosterer on the charity's website (external link).
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