Dogs and cats are living together is causing mass hysteria for local animal shelters.
That’s because kitten and puppy season means that there is overcrowding going on at some local shelters.
One of those places is the Humane Society of Elkhart County, which is near capacity with over 440 animals. Janet Graham with the Humane Society tells ABC 57 this is why spaying and neutering your pet is important.
“A cat is a great example, a cat that goes outside,” said Graham. “If it’s not altered, a cat can have a liter three times a year. A mom cat can have three liters, you know 24, 25 kittens a year. It multiplies quickly.”
In response, the Humane Society of Elkhart County is offering reduced adoption fees. For the rest of June, cats can be adopted for $10. Dogs can be adopted for $45. Normal adoption fees are $80 for cats and $170 for dogs. All animals are spayed/neutered, microchipped, and up-to-date on their vaccinations including rabies.
Graham notes that other shelters in Michiana often offer reduced adoption rates this time of year.
