Cat Independence Day
You can help a cat celebrate Independence Day this week -- even give a cat its independence -- at both the Maryland SPCA and BARCS.
The two shelters have teamed up to hold "Cat Independence Days" on Saturday, July 5 and Sunday, July 6 -- two days when cats can be adopted for the unusually low, and highly patriotic price of $17.76. The offer applies to cats four months of age and older.
“Animal shelters have many more cats in the summer,” explained Aileen Gabbey, Maryland SPCA’s executive director. “We want cats to gain their independence -- a loving new home -- this weekend.”
“Animals are given up for many reasons, including people moving who are unable to take their pet with them because of landlord restrictions,” said Jennifer Mead-Brause, director of BARCS (Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter). “This is happening more with the number of home foreclosures on the rise.”
As a result, more adult cats are showing up -- and adopting an adult cat can have advantages.
“Adult cats have lots of love to give, and they have outgrown some behaviors that can be challenging with kittens,” says Allison Nozemack, the SPCA’s Behavior Manager. “Most adult cats are already litterbox trained, and they are much calmer.”
Cats adopted from both The Maryland SPCA and BARCS include spay/neuter surgery and are up-to-date on vaccinations. BARCS is located at 301 Stockholm Street. Hours for adoptions this Saturday and Sunday are from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Maryland SPCA is located at 3300 Falls Road. Hours for adoptions this weekend are noon to 3:30 p.m.
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Comments
I think that's a great idea :)
Posted by: Tracy | July 3, 2008 12:49 PM
Or as the LOLcats would say, you could give a kitty a great Caturday!
:-)
Posted by: Anne | July 3, 2008 5:01 PM
Adult cats are great! You know what they're like, for the most part, which is not to say they can't change if they're skitterish at first, for example, once they know you and trust you. Kittens are cute as all get out but I always preferred more adult rescues or strays. They all knew how to use the litterbox, that's true.
Posted by: Linda | July 3, 2008 11:46 PM