The cats at the CARES shelter in Milner are seeing the effect of the tight economy.
Economic aspects are typically the reason that individuals need to surrender their animals.
“We have had a fairly large number of surrenders and intakes, largely due to the economy, where pets are often the first ones to be affected,” said Clive Ellis, with CARES.
He said that the very first 3 months have actually been hectic for the no-kill shelter that will keep an animal for the rest of its natural life if no adoptive home can be discovered.
Adoptions have actually slowed, and the shelter is hosting an adoptathon to match individuals with four-legged good friends.
“We would like to welcome everybody to our next adoptathon, where we will have a number of kitties, as well as some mature members of our family up for adoption,” Ellis explained.
CARES volunteers will be at the PetSmart store on the Langley Bypass from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, July 15, and once again on Sunday, July 16 in between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m.
“Everyone is welcome, and plenty of staff on hand to answer any questions on the kitties, animal care, information on volunteer opportunities. Donations are always welcome,” he included.
CARES is having a hard time to make the dollars extend as far as they one did.
“As always, a higher number in our shelter means higher food costs, veterinary care and utilities, and so the need for help grows incrementally,” he said.
People can go on the CARES website and complete adoption applications in advance of the adoptathon or they can be compared with cats onsite with volunteers there to help.
CARES has an adoption centre at the PetSmart area for those not able to participate in the adoptathon. There are extra cats at the shelter in Milner, and shelter adoptions are by appointment.
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CARES has an adoptathon Saturday, July 15, and Sunday, July 16. (CARES/Special to Black Press Media)
