This posting is a modified version of a press release that was distributed widely earlier today. Please help us spread the word!
The South Suburban Humane Society is inundated with kittens. Since May 1, the shelter has taken in 244 homeless kittens and this is only the beginning of “kitten season.” Typically, unaltered cats begin reproducing when the weather begins to get warmer in the early spring and their unwanted litters are surrendered to shelters in high numbers between April and August.
With our Low-Cost Spay/Neuter Clinic in Glenwood, we are making a difference in the area to prevent unwanted pets. Unfortunately, there are still too many cats having litters.
Our goal as always is to save as many as possible so for the entire summer, the adoption fee is cut in half. Cat adoptions are only $55 to encourage more families to adopt feline friends. In addition, the shelter is hosting several events over the summer to encourage cat adoptions.
There are many ways that members of the public can help the South Suburban Humane Society through kitten season:
1) Adopt a homeless kitten and spread the word.
2) Become a foster parent. When litters of kittens are surrendered to the shelter at ages younger than eight weeks (the age of adoption), the shelter looks for foster homes to care for the kittens until they can be adopted. It’s a great activity for families and particularly great for teachers who may have the summer free. The shelter provides all of the supplies necessary for the care of the kittens. For more information, please contact Heather Risser, the SSHS Foster Care Coordinator, at heathersfosterdogs@att.net
3) Donate items to help care for the kittens. Items in high demand include KMR (or other brand) Kitten Formula, Purina Kitten Chow, bleach, laundry detergent, kitten toys, and cat litter. Monetary donations are greatly appreciated as they help us provide the vaccinations and shelter the kittens need.
4) If you know an unaltered cat, call the South Suburban Humane Society Low-Cost Spay/Neuter Clinic at (708) 755-1110 to spay or neuter the cat today
3 comments:
kitties! they are so cute and so loving... i was not at all a cat person until i got my first kitten 7 years ago. i adore my 2 cats!
There were 4 gorgeous kittens at PetSmart in Tinley Park on Saturday, ready to go home with their new families... But no takers. : ( Unbelievable! I don't understand it! The kittens are so beautiful and full of personality...
Emily, what is the status of "kitty season"? How many kittens and cats have you adopted out and are the intakes still coming in as fast and furious as in May?
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