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SFAS News:
Hundreds of kittens and puppies are born every spring and summer season and gave animal shelters that frequently have a hard time to have sufficient resources to support them.
Last year, the Santa Fe Animal Shelter assisted more than 500 minor animals, with most of the kittens and puppies getting here in the spring. The public is welcomed to assist with the 2023 Kitten & Puppy Supply Drive by contributing food, products and financial contributions.
“We are approaching Kitten Season, and supplies are needed right now, so when these vulnerable animals come into the shelter, we are ready with the necessary tools to give to our foster families,” said Murad Kirdar, public relations officer of the shelter. “March through September is the typical time of year when felines reproduce and during this time, hundreds of orphaned and underage kittens will rely on our New Hope Department (foster program) for the around-the-clock care they need to survive.”
The shelter intends to gather kitten and puppy products, consisting of kitten milk, unique dry and wet food, puppy pads and nurser sets to look after the spring arrivals.
“If we provide our fosters with all the essential items, all they need to do is care and love the little kittens and puppies until they are old enough to move to adoptions,” Kirdar said.
Puppies need to be at least 8 weeks old and kittens require to weigh 2 pounds prior to they are available for adoption. Supporters can go to the shelter’s websites for particular requirements and products. Kirdar likewise discussed that the shelter is searching for foster households for the upcoming kitten season.
For more details on products required, see SFHumaneSociety.org.
Courtesy/SFAS
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