Summer brings feline overcrowding to the SPCA

If the cost for kittens wasn't so expensive more people would adopt and they wouldnt have this problem.

jem wrote:

If the cost for kittens wasn't so expensive more people would adopt and they wouldnt have this problem.

I was also thinking the same thing.

try dropping a cat off at the SPCA - they want $35 per cat!! I took in a mother and 5 kittens - now I am finding it impossible to give them away. Why would someone want to pay that kind of money for one - when there are so many available to a good home for free

Jem - by reducing the cost of kittens, it would not solve their problem and unfortunately they have to be very careful who they adopt to. Please don't make me think about that horrible case last year where the young men adopted a cat with teh sole purpose of feeding it to an abused pit bull. Pits can be the sweetest dogs if treated humanely.

Because the SPCA provides services to animals in dire need 365 days a year. By adopting an animal from a shelter and then being a responsible owner you're doing you part to reduce the number of unwanted cats. Call a local vet and let them know you don't have the money the SPCA is requesting, many vets are willing to cover the cost if you are financially unable.

If you can't afford the fee to the SPCA, then you will not be able to afford to properly care for the cat and you are not a good adopter.

It is very irresponsible to give away cats/kittens for free.

Thats why we all need to have our cats fixed.I feel bad for the cats.:(

Did you even read the section of the article mentioning what the adoption price includes? The cost at a veterinarian's office to have a cat spayed/neutered, microchipped, tested and vaccinated would run two to three times what the SPCA is charging to adopt one cat; and the second one is free!

jem wrote:

If the cost for kittens wasn't so expensive more people would adopt and they wouldnt have this problem.