Flood of felines has Ottawa Humane Society looking for foster homes
Posted Oct 17, 2023 03:03:30 PM.
Last Updated Oct 17, 2023 03:19:56 PM.
The Ottawa Humane Society said it has received more than 90 cats since last Thursday, Oct. 12, and is looking for your help to either adopt or provide temporary foster homes.
The intake of cats from the past four days has far surpassed the weekly average from the past few weeks, and rivals the number of cats who are admitted during the busiest weeks of the summer. The OHS said the flood of felines was unexpected and is creating additional strain on the humane society’s resources.
“The cats have a wide range of needs,” Dr. Shelley Hutchings, the OHS’ chief veterinarian said in a written news release. “From a spay/neuter surgery, dental procedure, and some more complex, urgent cases, our team is working hard to provide for these animals and prepare them for adoption.”
Some of the cats were surrendered by owners who could no longer care for their pet, while some of them were found lost and alone.
The cats include nursing mothers with newborn kittens, as well as a pair of kittens found lost and alone at Tanger Outlets in Kanata. The humane society is currently treating those two kittens for an upper respiratory infection, also known as a cat cold.
Even the cats with no additional medical needs still require day-to-day shelter and care while they wait for adoption.
“Right now, more foster homes and adopters would make a huge difference for the animals,” explained Dr. Hutchings. “Foster volunteers make it possible for us to care for even more animals. We provide all the food, supplies and veterinary care the pet needs. The foster volunteer provides a temporary home.”
More information on the foster program and animals currently available for adoption are available on the OHS’ website.
