By NS SPCA Staff
The Nova Scotia SPCA and its network of branches are in urgent need of willing adoptive homes for hundreds of cats and kittens that have come into care as stray, abandoned or surrendered animals in recent weeks. Many are surprise litters from unaltered pets or pets purchased through online classifieds or non-traditional retailers that are found to be pregnant.
“Every animal deserves a safe and loving home. The Nova Scotia SPCA is committed to being a no-kill animal welfare organization, which means we need to be very proactive about promoting the importance of adoption and we need the support of every community to open their hearts and their homes to the thousands of animals that come into our care every year,” says Executive Director Kristin Williams of the Nova Scotia SPCA Provincial Office. She adds that, “Adoption saves two lives – the animal currently in our care and the next animal waiting to be saved.”
This time of year is especially taxing on already limited volunteer and donated resources as dozens of litters are flooding in and challenging the capacity of shelter and foster-based SPCA branches. To view animals available for adoption visit http://www.petfinder.com/index.html or contact your local branch by visiting http://www.spcans.ca/about/branches.html.
Support The SPCA By Participating In The Following Events:
• SPCA Metro Shelter presents Bark in the Park – The Nova Scotia SPCA Metro Shelter invites you to participate in Bark in the Park on Saturday, September 25 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Join us by collecting pledges and walk or jog a trail with or without a furry friend(s). This year's activities will include: live music, sport demos with Lietash Canine Academy, ask a vet, ask a special constable, dogs with jobs featuring a special guest, information tents, contest, prizes and more!
• Pogue Fado's Going To the Dogs (they love cats, too): Every Wednesday night, grab a friend and drop by the Pogue Fado at 1581 Barrington Street for Wet Nose Wednesday Night. Soul Kitchen rocks the stage and all Molson products are just $2.50. The cover you pay on Wednesday goes directly to the SPCA. You'll have an awesome time! Everyone wins!
To report animal cruelty call 1-888-703-7722. To make a donation to support the Society’s lifesaving work or to learn more, please visit www.spcans.ca.
