The fact that a litter of one cat could become up to 70,000 in 7 years should make all doubters sit up and take notice. Even if there are not quite that many in reality, this figure should give us food for thought and make us realize how important it is to neuter cats. This is the only way we can end the suffering of cats. Because many of these unwanted cats are beaten to death, drowned or otherwise disposed of. This is still common practice. Sophie was also to meet this fate. Animal lovers were able to get her away from her home in time.