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SPCA Lowers Adoption Rates In Hopes of Finding Homes for Cats

Last Edited: 2006-11-16 17:15:23    Story ID: 402

The Cortland SPCA is having a hard time adopting the nearly 200 cats seized two months ago from an overcrowded cat clinic. While some had to be put down because they were too sick, the rest are ready for a new family. But, only about 20 cats have been adopted so far. In the meantime, they’re staying at the old Cortlandville Fire Department. Cortland County SPCA Executive Director Kathy Gilleran says the adoption process has been slow. She’s hoping it picks up soon and that all 200 of them find homes by Christmas. All of them have been tested for illnesses and are healthy enough to move on. She’s even willing to open the adoption up to people living outside of Cortland County. Because they have so many cats, the Cortland County SPCA has reduced the adoption fee from $85 to $10. Anyone who is interested in giving one of the cats a new home should call the SPCA at 607-758-5424 or 607-753-9386.