Featured photo: Fuzzy McFuzzface in Donegal, who is looking for her forever home.
The ISPCA is urging cat owners in Ireland to spay or neuter their felines to combat overbreeding and animal suffering.
ISPCA catteries are stretched to capacity with nearly 90 cats and kittens in the care of centres nationwide.
ISPCA National Head of Animal Welfare, Denise McCausland from Falcarragh is urging cat lovers to consider adopting a rescued kitten or even two.
“Not only will you gain a loyal and loving companion, but you will also be helping free up much-needed space in our catteries, so we can rescue even more animals in need,” Denise said.
“Many of the kittens we’ve taken in required urgent veterinary care that could have been avoided, if the adult cats had been spayed or neutered. This simple procedure is one of the most effective ways to reduce unnecessary suffering and we all need to play our part in helping to reduce the cat overpopulation. We would encourage anyone feeding and caring for a cat, to do the right thing and speak to your vet today.”
All cats and kittens adopted from the ISPCA are fully health-checked, vaccinated, treated for parasites, microchipped, and spayed/neutered (or will be, once they are of age).
Onyx and Nimbus are siblings who would love a forever home together.
Denise added: “Whether you are a new pet parent or have a lifelong love for animals, now is the purrfect time to open your heart and your home. Kittens make wonderful companions, they’re full of energy and affection with their playful nature, providing endless entertainment with their curious antics. Studies have shown that caring for a pet can significantly reduce stress and anxiety”.
How You Can Help:
- Adopt: Provide a forever home to an ISPCA rescued pet (or two).
- Foster: Offer a temporary home and help ease the pressure in ISPCA Centres.
- Donate: Contribute by donating food, toys, supplies or financial support
- Spread the Word: Share your ISPCA pet’s story on social media and tag the ISPCA to inspire others.
With so many adorable kittens currently in ISPCA care, waiting to find their permanent, loving homes, adopting a pet in ISPCA care is needed more than ever.
For more information on how to adopt or support the ISPCA’s work, visit: https://ispca.ie/adoptions/.
