As we strive to become a lifesaving shelter, we’ve been overwhelmed by a constant flow of surrendered pets and strays. In May alone, we’ve taken in 457 animals: 263 cats and 194 dogs. Unfortunately intake has exceeded adoptions and we are FULL. We are unable to accept any cats at this time. As a humane shelter, we must “maintain a population of cats within the reasonable capacity of our organization to provide care and find homes.” As Kate Hurley, DVM and Maddie’s Fund suggest, “cats will be healthier, staff will be better able to serve the public. By waiting to serve cats until there is space and the guarantee of a positive outcome, more cats and community members may ultimately be served.” Every spring we see a dramatic increase in the number of kittens brought to the shelter. Please be patient with us as we experiment with solutions to manage this issue in our community. We will begin accepting cats as soon as space allows. If you see a cat with a medical emergency, or have stray cats in your neighborhood and would like help with TNR, please call 304-342-1576. For more information on shelter intake, visit Maddie’s Fund at: maddiesfund.org/Maddies_Institute/Articles/Feline_Shelter_Intake_Reduction_Program_FAQs.html For more information about TNR, please visit alleycat.org.
Posted on: Sat, 31 May 2014 15:00:00 +0000
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