Friday, November 26, 2010
Feline Frenzy at Animal Services
The furry felines sheltered at the city’s Animal Services Centre are looking to move into a healthy, loving home.
With over 60 cats filling their shelter, the staff at The City of Calgary Animal & Bylaw Services is counting on their new initiative, Feline Frenzy, to encourage compassionate Calgarians to adopt a cat.
“It’s very disheartening to see these beautiful cats sitting in a cage in our shelter for months on end," said Bill Bruce, director of Animal & Bylaw Services. “Feline Frenzy is all about increasing awareness and moving these nice, well-socialized cats from our shelter into permanent homes where they belong.”
Feline Frenzy will run from Monday, Nov. 29 to Sunday, Dec.12. During this time, adult cats which are identified as cats over one year in age, will be available for adoption at half the usual fee. This means a cat will be spayed/neutered, microchipped, vet checked, dewormed, receive a free 6-month licence, the first set of vaccinations (excluding rabies), and be tested for feline leukemia and FIV all for $75. The new owner will also receive a bag of pet food and an adoption kit to get them started.
Animal Services is also encouraging Calgarians with space and the wherewithal to consider adopting one adult cat for $150 and getting a companion cat at no additional cost.
By introducing Feline Frenzy, Bruce hopes that he will have an empty shelter and happy homes for the cats.
Another goal of Feline Frenzy is to increase awareness of the plight of cats sheltered at the Animal Services Centre, the Calgary Humane Society and MEOW Foundation.
To view the cats available for adoption, visit Calgary.ca/animalservices and click on adoptable cats or contact 3-1-1. Calgarians are also invited to visit the Animal Services Centre at 2201 Portland Street S.E. between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. Monday to Friday or 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
For more information, please visit Calgary.ca/animalservices
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I would love to be able to adopt another cat! But We already have a cat and a dog. Both from Calgary animal services. and I think if I came home with another one my husband would freak, and my cat wouldn't pay attention to me anymore lol :P
ReplyDeletegood luck! I think this is a great initiative!
It’s very disheartening to see these beautiful cats sitting in a cage in our shelter for months on end. Thanks :)
ReplyDeleteIt's also very disheartening to learn that you WILL NOT let renters adopt a cat! :(
ReplyDeleteJust because we don't own a home does not mean we are unfit pet owners! Blatant discrimination if you ask me.
It's very disheartening to learn that you WILL NOT let renters adopt a cat! :(
ReplyDeleteI know of two people personally who tried to adopt animals recently but were turned away just because they do not own a home.
Just because we don't own a home does not mean we are unfit pet owners!
Hello Anonymous 12:17 and 12:21.
ReplyDeleteWe spoke to Animal & Bylaw Services and this is what they told us.
Animal & Bylaw Services DOES adopt pets to people who are renters. Our goal is to place as many of our adoptable animals as possible in forever homes. There are many factors that we consider when someone wishes to adopt one of our animals, but whether or not you own your own home is not one of them. As you mentioned, many people who rent are caring and responsible pet owners.
If you are interested in adopting a cat, please come visit us at the Animal Services Centre – 2201 Portland Street S.E. or call 3-1-1 for more information about Feline Frenzy.
We hope that helps.
Most adoption agencies will require you to present a letter from your land lord saying that you are allowed to have pets in the property. But I have never heard of anyone turning away renters.
ReplyDeleteWe adopted our cat kali from the human society 6 years ago when we were renting and they just asked for a letter saying that the owners were OK. This is to make sure that the animals don't end up back in the shelters because someone adopted a pet and took it to a place that pets are not allowed.
We have 3 adopted cats. I would love to have more but it would create problems with the three that we have. Good luck with the initiative! Cats Rule!
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