I can't comment as to the neutering/spaying of pedigree cats in rescue centres. I would have happily re-homed a cat, but due to their policy of having to be 150 yards from a bus route/school run I didn't bother paying them a visit.

I am going to be getting two kittens next Thursday not pedigrees and I will have them both neutered and spayed, which for me is a responsible course of action.

I does seem logical not to neuter or spay a pedigree cat until a suitable adopter is found, then the owner/adopter can decide whether or not to breed. However who would be responsible for assessing whether a pedigree cat would be suitable for a breeding programme so to speak, would this add additional financial strain on rescue centres.

Sue