It’s “National Adopt a Shelter Cat Month” all month long! In honor of this event, the Wake County Animal Center is hosting a special feline-only adoption event – where the public can name their price and take home any cat more than six months old. This will help the older kittens and adult cats find homes and make space for the incoming younger kittens.
“Unfortunately, this is the time of year when many kittens end up in animal shelters,” said Vickie Adamson, Wake County Commissioner. “If you are considering adopting a cat, now is the time. Not only are you getting a great deal and helping your local shelter, but you’re also saving a life.”
Right now, there are 16 cats and 19 kittens available for adoption on the adoption floor. There are another 207 kittens in foster but only seven are available for adoption. Kittens cannot be made available for adoption until they’re at least two pounds and eight weeks of age. That’s because we spay and neuter all kittens before adoption and this surgical procedure can’t take place until they meet this weight and age requirement.
If you’re looking to specifically adopt a kitten, please continue to check the Center’s website, as those 207 kittens will be slowly meeting adoption requirements and showing up in the Adoption Gallery.
“Adopting a cat is a great way to help us manage the population and provide a loving home for a furry friend,” said Dr. Jennifer Federico, director of the Wake County Animal Center. “We also highly encourage pet owners to spay and neuter their cats to help control the population and reduce the number of cats and kittens that end up in shelters. There are plenty of low-cost spay and neuter events and services on our website.”
The public should NOT bring litters of kittens to the shelter unless they are in immediate danger, distress or show signs of being sick or malnourished. Many people assume kittens are abandoned if they find them without the mother around, however, that mother often usually out finding food for herself and will return shortly. Again, if the kittens appear sickly, weak or underfed, they can bring the kittens to the center during open hours only. Shelter staff can provide necessary care and treatment to ensure the kittens are healthy and work to place them in loving homes when they’re ready for adoption.
Ready to adopt? Check out our adoption gallery or come by and see the sweet faces for yourself! The shelter is open for adoptions daily from noon to 6 p.m., seven days a week. The Wake County Animal Center is located at 820 Beacon Lake Drive, near the intersection of I-440 and New Bern Avenue in Raleigh.
The Wake County Animal Center is the only open-admission shelter in Wake County that never turns away animals, including stray, abandoned and surrendered pets. The shelter treats and re-homes thousands of homeless animals every year.
