Quadra Cat Rescue urging islanders to get pets fixed, donate empty beverage containers
Quadra Cat Rescue volunteers are crossing their paws and hoping this year will be different—that instead of being swamped with kittens, a record number of people will sign up to get their cats spayed and neutered.
“Each spring, we brace for the influx of kittens that fill our limited number of foster homes,” says Valerie van Veen. “Please, everyone, help spread the word that Quadra Cat Rescue can help get pets spayed and neutered, and let’s get those cats fixed beforethey reproduce.”
For 17 years, Quadra Cat Rescue has been working to reduce the number of homeless cats on our island—primarily by spaying and neutering strays and through a lower-cost program to fix pet cats.
“Still, every year, kittens born on Quadra outnumber local homes looking to adopt them,” van Veen adds. “We have to keep on top of this because just one unfixed pair of cats and their offspring can produce 500 kittens in three years. The best time to spay or neuter is before kittens are five months old.”
People can support Quadra Cat Rescue’s veterinary and fostering costs by donating empty beverage containers. Drop off empties for Quadra Cat Rescue at 637 Cape Mudge Road. For pick-up, from homes or businesses, please message or call Sun Smith at 250-285-2145. Quadra Cat Rescue is also registered to receive proceeds at Return-it depots throughout B.C.
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