An influx of stray cats in Kingston has prompted the local Humane Society to devise a strategy to find them homes.
Christie Haaima is the population manager at the shelter, and says they will begin selling the kittens and full-sized cats at a reduced price while keeping the normal animal adoption application process — a process that includes health checks, vaccinations, spaying or neutering, de-worming, microchips and six weeks of free pet insurance.
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The strategy began in June with their annual Adopt a Shelter Cat Month event, but when cages were out of vacancy, they extended the event until August.
The society says the reasons for the influx are a strong spring breeding season, an increase of strays, and an unusually high number of seized vulnerable pets.
“We need the community to come forward and welcome a new furry member to their family,” said Haaima.
In the fall, winter and spring, the shelter houses under 100 cats, but this summer they are caring for over 200.
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