It’s that time of year, when kittens overwhelm animal shelters across the country, and Peoria County’s shelter is no exception. Litters of kittens arrive daily at Peoria County Animal Protections Services (PCAPS) and it is a struggle to find them homes. To promote more cat adoptions and in recognition of Adopt-a-Cat Month, the Peoria County Board approved a special “fee-waived” adoption promotion for cats and kittens for thirty days.
“Unfortunately, our kittens have to compete for homes with all the other kittens in the community that are given away free,” explains Lauren Malmberg, Shelter Director. “This special promotion of no adoption fee for thirty days means we can place cats and kittens that have already had their initial vaccinations, been spayed or neutered, and have a micro-chip. In addition, we provide adopters one month of free pet health insurance. With all these benefits, our kittens are even better than free!”
If you’re ready for a new feline friend, please visit the shelter Monday thru Saturday between noon and 5:00 p.m. to see all the kittens and adult cats available for adoption. Although the fee is waived, adopters must still comply with the adoption requirements and complete an application. However, once approved, adopters will not be changed an adoption fee for a cat or kitten in the next thirty days, courtesy of the County Board.
Don’t forget that on Saturday, June 21, PCAPS will offer cats, kittens, and dogs for adoption at “Pets on the Prairie” at the Shoppes at Grand Prairie from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. And, as always, PCAPS features cats at PetCo, 801 W. Lake Avenue, every day. Interested adopters can interact with the cats and take one home directly from the store! The waived adoption fee for cats and kittens applies to both the June 21 event and the daily adoptions at PetCo.
This summer, bring a new cat or kitten into your family and take advantage of this great promotion. Contact the shelter at 309-672-2440 to adopt a new pet, or visit www.pawspeoria.com to view all the animals waiting for new homes at PAWS.