Calling all cat people. To accommodate a large number of cat surrenders (30 plus) in remote communities around the province, the BC SPCA is holding a half-price adult cat adoption promotion at most of its branches — including one in Port Coquitlam — to encourage animal lovers to come and check out the felines in the society’s care.
“We’re hoping this promotion, which offers 50% off the usual adoption fees for all adult cats, will encourage anyone who has been considering cat adoption to take the next step and make it reality,” BC SPCA general manager Lorie Chortyk said in a press release. “It is important to get the homeless cats who are already in our care into loving homes so that we can isolate and care for the many cats coming in, many of whom will require specialized care.”
There are several benefits to adopting a more mature cat over a kitten, Chortyk said, as they’re calmer and more settled, litter trained, fully grown and their personalities are already developed, so potential adopters are more fully aware of what they’re going to get.
“Kittens usually don’t have a problem finding forever homes,” she said. “But older felines need love, too — and there are many adult cats are waiting for loving homes.”
Each year, the BC SPCA rescues nearly 15,000 cats and kittens throughout British Columbia. To adopt an adult cat, visit your local BC SPCA branch during business hours, or visit spca.bc.ca/adopt to search for adoptable adult felines.
The PoCo Education and Adoption Centre is located at 3278 Westwood St.
