The Coventry shelter says it has looked after 150 more cats and kittens this summer than last year
An animal charity has said the cost of caring for pets is among reasons for a "huge increase" in the number of cats and kittens being taken in by its centre.
RSPCA Coventry and District Branch said it cared for 399 cats and kittens over the summer, which was 150 more than the same time last year.
Emma Davies of the centre said: "We think a lot of that is down to rising costs," adding it included the cost of neutering pets, which in turn resulted in more kittens being born.
Nationally, the RSPCA has warned of a "cat crisis" and said it is now caring for more felines than dogs, adding that the influxes have put pressure on its centres.