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(Toronto – July 28, 2005) The sudden need to shelter 37 additional cats and kittens that could no longer be cared for by an elderly couple has pushed the numbers of felines at The Toronto Humane Society shelter to over 500.
“It’s the most desperate crisis ever,” said Society President, Tim Trow. “As full as we are, we couldn’t turn them away.”
“Instead,” said Trow, “we are calling on members of the community to open their homes and hearts to a cat and we want to make that happen by waiving our $25 adoption fee from Friday, July 29 until Monday, August 1.
The newly homeless cats and kittens were rescued by Society Investigators Lynne Barrington and Linda Vitarelli along with Toronto Police on Wednesday evening. The cats will be health checked by Society veterinarians today and will be ready for adoption on the weekend.
The standard adoption process will apply and potential adopters need to fill out an application and go through the interview process.
Included with each adoption:
- Vaccinations to date
- Six weeks Pet Plan insurance
- Microchip identification implant
- Flea control treatment
- Sample bag of Royal Canin Inc. cat/kitten food
- Cat care information booklet
- Many shelter animals have already been spayed or neutered
For adoption information, or to view the many adorable animals looking for new homes, go to www.torontohumanesociety.com or visit the shelter at 11 River St.
The Toronto Humane Society is a not-for-profit organization solely funded through charitable donations. Its mission is to promote the humane care and protection of all animals and to prevent cruelty and suffering.
For more information, contact:
Communications Department
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