Unfortunately, we normally hear that many animal rescue groups are busy and have an abundance of animals.
Rarely do we hear that these groups cannot accept more animals. This is the case for both the Drumheller and District Humane Society and Peggie’s Feline Rescue in the Drumheller area. Both rescues are at capacity and need adoptions to alleviate the pressure. Lindsay Rothman, President of the Drumheller and District Humane Society shares that there are a number of factors involved when stating they are a maximum capacity. “Max Capacity for us isn’t necessarily a number of cats, there’s multiple factors involved. We have two adult rooms, one kitten room, and one isolation room. Our ability to take new cats depends on how much space is in each room.” The kitten room is full with three more in overflow waiting for space to open up. There are also more kittens that are currently being fostered and should be ready to be adopted by September 15th. The isolation room is currently full with one very contagious cat dealing with a raspatory infection but is on the way to recovery.
They are looking for more adoptions and have a plan in place to provide more opportunities for the public to meet the animals. “We’ve extended our hours Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday 11 AM to 8 PM,” notes Rothman. “We are also going to be holding a kitten drive on September 15th from 12 PM to 2 PM, We will be bringing those kittens that are in the foster home down for a meet and greet. We have also been encouraging people to send us their wish list of their perfect cat.”
Financially, they are in a good spot but they are always in need admits Rothman. “We operate in a financially responsible way but we are always in need, food, litter, financial donations for vet costs are always welcome. Co-op has a litter program with us and you can purchase the litter from Co-op and they will hold it for us.”
Another factor with capacity is due to they have a number of cats that have been in their care for over a year. These animals are a bit less adoptable but do end up being great pets. Rothman also reminds those looking to adopt a cat, to take time to make sure that all of your family is in agreement. As well, think about where you will be living in the next 2, 5, 10 years as these animals will be part of your family for many years.
Peggie’s Feline Rescue is in the same situation. Currently they have kittens at the Pet Valu store in Drumheller up for adoption if you want to visit them.
For more information including the programs offered through the Drumheller and District Humane Society, visit their website for an abundance of information. Also to reach out to Peggie’s Feline Rescue, visit their Facebook page or call Peggie at 403-820-0534
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