The Humane Society Overflows with Cats (and Dogs)!

The Humane Society for Tacoma & Pierce County is full to capacity today, Friday, July 14, 2006 with over 220 cats and 211 dogs; 431 homeless pets total. “With summer upon us, hundreds of homeless kittens, cats and dogs are arriving daily, and are at increased risk for euthanasia if the community and local rescue organizations don’t continue to step forward and help us to reach our goal of making Pierce County a “no-kill” community by December, 2008”, said Steve Pierce, executive director of the shelter. “We see an average of 80 new cats per day arrive at the shelter this time of year”, Pierce said.

Adopters and foster families are urgently needed. Together, we can we stop the needless killing of thousands of pets.  To adopt a pet, stop by the shelter at 2608 Center Street in Tacoma or visit www.thehumanesociety.org to view adoptable pets. To become a temporary foster family for a litter of puppies or kittens, call (253) 284-5833. Fostering a pet involves caring for it temporarily until the kitten or puppy is old enough to be permanently adopted.

Several cats and dogs will be available for adoption at Dog-A-Thon 2006- The Humane Society’s Walk for Homeless Pets on Saturday, July 15th, from 8:30 am to 1:00 pm at Fort Steilacoom Park in Lakewood. Cats will be available for $20 of the regular price in an effort to find more homes.

If The Humane Society can adopt and foster enough cats and dogs, they can avoid using euthanasia as an option. Financial assistance for pet spay/neuter is available for low income individuals.  Spay. Neuter. Fix the problem.

This entry was posted on Saturday, August 12th, 2006 at 9:13 pm and is filed under Press Releases.

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