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Humane Society for Hamilton
County is
Putting an End to “Cat-lessness”
Noblesville, Ind. – The Humane Society for
Hamilton County will be hosting a special Cat
Adoption Extravaganza to put an end to cat-lessness!
“Too many families are missing out on the
unconditional love, companionship and life lessons
that come from owning a feisty feline,” said
Executive Director Rebecca Stevens. “So we’re
making it more affordable than ever before to add a
cat or kitten to your home.” The event will be at
its facility, 1721 Pleasant Street in Noblesville
from noon to 5 p.m. on Saturday, October 23, and
Sunday, October 24. .
“We have taken in more than 300 cats since September
1st,” added Stevens. “In over five years at the
shelter, I have never seen anything like it. We
typically see a large influx in the late spring due
to kitten season, but it is unusual for the fall.”
Even though the shelter is seeing record numbers,
Stevens is hopeful. “We know there are enough homes
out there for every animal sitting in this shelter.
It’s simply a matter of people making a conscience
decision to adopt versus buying from pet stores and
breeders.”
So far in 2010, the shelter has taken nearly 2,700
animals. In many instances, the animals are older
and require special medical care.
Currently, the shelter has nearly 600 kittens and
cats that desperately need homes –almost three times
the amount of dogs currently under the shelter’s
care. Stevens says what’s happening in Hamilton
County mirrors national trends where folks are
surrendering their pets for financial reasons and a
lack of commitment to what should have been a
lifetime family member. When it comes to kittens, it
is clearly an issue of cats not getting spayed or
neutered in our community—which is mandatory in
Hamilton County.
To incent kitten and cat adoptions, the event will
feature special adoption fees for cats and kittens:
$25 each and just $15 for seniors 5 and up. In
addition, the first 15 cat and kittens and cats
adopted on Saturday and Sunday will come with a $25
gift card to Pet Supplies “Plus.” Additionally,
anyone adopting a black cat will receive a special
cat goody bag.
All cats will be spayed or neutered prior to pick up
and will receive a complimentary wellness exam and a
certificate for a free rabies vaccine which is
redeemable at any of the shelter’s participating
veterinarians unless noted otherwise. Each cat also
receives 30 days of free pet insurance and will have
received, at a minimum, their first round of
vaccinations, is de-wormed, and will have received a
heartworm/flea & tick preventative.
In addition, all cats are Feline Leukemia/FIV tested
and are microchipped and registered to the adopter
for free.
Black and brindle dogs seven months and older are
also on an adoption special during the month of
October. Their adoption fees are just $55.
“Our facility is very unique from surrounding
shelters in that we give every adoptable animal in
our care their best chance for a second chance
regardless of age, breed, disability or special
medical needs,” said Stevens. “We are asking the
community to support our extraordinary, life-saving
efforts by adopting, fostering, volunteering or
making a financial contribution to help us save
lives.”
For more information, log on to
www.hamiltonhumane.com or call the shelter at
317-773-4974.
About the Humane Society for Hamilton County
The Humane Society for Hamilton County (HSHC) is a
non-profit 501 (c)(3) charitable organization. It is
not a United Way Agency, and is not affiliated with
any other animal welfare group in the United States.
The HSHC also serves as the animal control facility
for Hamilton County, and, as such, receives partial
funding from Hamilton County. The majority of the
HSHC budget is funded by private donors. The HSHC
will not euthanize animals for space and time, and
will treat sick and injured animals if there’s an
outlook for recovery and a high quality of life.
Many animals are hit-by-car injured,
heartworm-positive, malnourished, or otherwise
wounded and/or sick. The HSHC will provide most of
these animals with life-saving treatments, surgeries
and medications as their best chance for a second
chance and until they are placed into forever homes.
The Humane Society for Hamilton County. Saving
Lives. Educating Communities. Completing Families. |
The
Humane Society for Hamilton County proudly announces a new adoption
program--Pets Healing Vets--pairing shelter animals with qualifying
Indiana veterans at no charge. The program is designed to help
rehabilitate veterans suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
or Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) through the healing power of pets.
