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Cats Rescued From Gates Home Ready For Adoption

FAIRPORT, N.Y. – Lollypop Farm is calling on all pet lovers who are looking to provide a loving home for a rescued animal. For weeks now the humane society has been treating well over 160 cats that were removed from a home in Gates.      

Today 20 of these cats are healthy enough to be adopted. There are still 140 cats that will need homes, but staff are excited by the first 20 who are well enough to find a home, and more cats will be added to the adoption list over the next few days.

"With our community together, we'll be able to find great homes for these guys, and have a less sad outcome," said Vicki Pape Director of Animal Placement at the humane society.

Cat lovers are already visiting the adoption room at Lollypop Farm one day after 20 of the rescued cats, who were removed from a home in Gates, were medically cleared for adoption.

Canandaigua resident Jennifer Mortier said, "I have always had cats in my house. Always, since I won't tell you how old I'll be, but this is the longest I've gone. We've had to put our last cat down in April so I'm looking for a cat, and I'd love to rescue a cat."

Pape says most of these felines were treated for upper respiratory issues.

"They all got their flea medication, so they should be good to go, but they have just a little health waiver letting you know that they came from this situation." She continued, "We may send you home with a couple of little medications for them, but nothing too significant, and your counselor will let you know what your specific cat needs."

Over 165 cats were living in the home mostly socializing with one other. We asked Pape if it's a challenge to socialize them with people.

She said, "So there's varying ranges. So, this guy Alan as you can see, could not get enough of people, and then we have ones that are a little bit more shy, but it depends on the cat you pick."

The man who owned the cats hasn't been charged by authorities, but the investigation continues. The humane society says this case underscores the importance of preventing pet overpopulation.

"We also see a ton of kittens coming in this time of year. Even without the case, so it's important for the whole community to spay, and neuter," said Pape.

See cats ready for adoption here.


Adopt A Pet For Free This Weekend

NEWTON — Catawba County Animal Services is waiving adoption fees for cats and dogs June 30-July 1 in conjunction with the fifth National Adoption Weekend promoted by leading animal welfare organization Best Friends Animal Society.

"We are excited to partner with Best Friends Animal Society for their fifth annual National Adoption Event Weekend," said Catawba County Animal Shelter Manager Jenna Arsenault. "Many shelters like ours have remained at maximum capacity for quite some time. We are at the height of kitten season and seeing a large increase in the amount of adult cats and kittens entering our care. Adoption events attract more people to the Animal Shelter, save resources, and increase adoption numbers, which directly impacts the amount of animals in our care. This allows us to make more room to help the animals in our community that are entering into the Animal Shelter daily."

The Catawba County Animal Shelter, located at 201 Government Services Drive in Newton, is open 11 a.M. To 6 p.M. Tuesdays through Saturdays. Adoptable pets can be met in person at the shelter or viewed online at https://24petconnect.Com/ by entering the Newton ZIP code 28658.

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Shelters across the country are experiencing an increase in animal populations and adoption rates aren't keeping pace. That's why Best Friends Animal Society and nearly 600 shelter and rescue partners have joined together for the national event. By adopting a unique and loveable shelter pet, two lives are saved — that of the adopted cat or dog, and another that can now take their space in the shelter.

"We are excited to host our fifth National Adoption Weekend, encouraging the community to add a new pet to their home this summer," said Julie Castle, CEO, Best Friends Animal Society. "These warmer months can see some of the highest intakes in shelters, so it's critical the shelter staff and volunteers have the support they need from the community. If you can, please adopt and foster. And if you already have pets, make sure they're microchipped and spayed/neutered."

At a time when so many shelters across the country are short-staffed and well over capacity, individuals can help save lives by choosing to adopt a deserving pet from a shelter or rescue group instead of purchasing from a breeder or store. If you can't add to your family right now, you can still help by spaying or neutering your pets, fostering kittens or an adult dog, volunteering, donating, and advocating for proven lifesaving programming for local pets.

For more information, visit the Animal Services page at www.CatawbaCountyNC.Gov, or follow Catawba County Animal Services on Facebook at @catawbacoanimalservices.

Best Friends Animal Society is a leading animal welfare organization working to end the killing of dogs and cats in America's shelters by 2025. Founded in 1984, Best Friends is a pioneer in the no-kill movement and has helped reduce the number of animals killed in shelters from an estimated 17 million per year to around 378,000. Best Friends runs lifesaving programs across the country, as well as the nation's largest no-kill animal sanctuary.

For more information, visit www.Bestfriends.Org.


Some Cats Seized From Gates Home Now Ready For Adoption

The Humane Society at Lollypop Farm has taken in over 160 cats from a home in Gates. (Photo: Patrick Moussignac/WHEC)

FAIRPORT, N.Y. — Some of the cats and kittens rescued from a Gates home earlier this month are now up for adoption, according to the Humane Society of Greater Rochester.

As of Monday, June 26, 165 cats had been seized from the Courtright Lane home where neighbors said they had complained about the living conditions for years. All the cats came in with respiratory issues stemming from the unsanitary conditions at the home, according to the Humane Society.

Some of the cats and kittens that were seized on the first day have been cleared through the court and medically for adoption. According to the Humane Society, they have been spayed or neutered and are listed on the society's website at www.Lollypop.Org/animals/cats.  As more are cleared, spayed, and neutered, they will be listed on the site for adoption, according to the society. 





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