The Humane Society of Kent County, Inc. is receiving dozens of feral cats from a once-established local colony and working expeditiously to find good barn homes and adopters to create needed space in the shelter. Already, staff members report that fifty feral cats have been surrendered in the past two months, and at least another twenty cats are expected to be surrendered to The Humane Society in the coming days.
The shelter is already at capacity due to this situation as well as an Animal Control case involving the seizure of cats from a home with too many. “We have exhausted our resources,” said Carolyn Thompson, Director of Community Engagement. “Some wonderful foster volunteers and adopters have stepped up, along with a few rescues such as Really Great Cats Rescue, and we are so thankful to them, but at this point, as this crisis continues, we’re asking the public to help.”
HSKC is hoping to find good barn situations for the feral cats, where they can have their basic needs for food and shelter met and reminds those who are thinking about bringing an animal into their home to consider a shelter pet first. “Rescued animals make the best pets, and you get the satisfaction of knowing you have saved a life,” Thompson said.
The feral cats being surrendered include both kittens and adult cats. Some members of the colony have already been vaccinated and fixed. The shelter waives the adoption fee for feral cats, asking only for a donation to cover any shots or spay/neuter procedures, which are costly for the organization. If you can help by adopting a feral or domesticated cat, please visit The Humane Society of Kent County or call 410-778-3648.
Megan Spry says
May I ask why the feral colonies are being broken up?