The Colne Valley Branch of Cats Protection, in conjunction with the RSPCA, are offering to microchip and neuter your moggy for £10 at the Coggeshall branch of Millennium Veterinary Practice, in West Road, Coggeshall on October 30, from 10.30am until 2pm.

Neutering cats prevents unwanted pregnancies, reduces the likelihood of your cat fighting and male cats are less likely to wander off.

You need to book your cat in for the chipping by calling Cats Protection on 0845 260 1384 or email your details to catsprotectionneutering@aol.com and they will phone you back with an appointment time.

You will also be issues with a neutering voucher and you can book your cat in for an operation at the same time.

Contact Cats Protection on the above details for more information.

Payment must be in cash, no cards.