The RSPCA says re-homing of cats on Ashford's Stanhope estate will be decided on a 'case by case' basis.

The animal charity held two community days to check animal welfare and offer flea treatments, microchipping and advice to pet owners.

The animal charity has had a ban on allowing rescue cats to go to homes in Stanhope for the past two years as welfare officers say cat diseases and air gun attacks are rife.

We uncovered the story when Rosemary Horton, who lives in Stanhope, was told she could not have another cat despite already having one and having a large house with two gardens. The case then hit the national headlines.

The RSPCA says it had planned the community action week before the cat-ban story.

RSPCA inspector Kelli Ellison said no decision had yet been taken as to whether they would be allowing cats to be re-homed on Stanhope.

She said: “It’s being reviewed and then the re-homing of animals will then be on a case by case basis. If people wanting a cat meet the re-homing criteria, cats will then be allowed.”