Too many kittens, not enough resources in Central Virginia

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — As we head nearer to summer season, we dive deeper into “Kitten Season.”

Tabitha Treloar with the Richmond SPCA stated “Kitten Season” is drawback animal shelters and care facilities face yearly. Cats usually reproduce with sturdy seasonal patterns — leading to an inflow of kittens roaming the streets each spring and summer season. Nonetheless, because the variety of homeless kittens will increase, the variety of accessible foster mother and father historically stays regular.

“With no foster these guys don’t stand an opportunity.” Treloar stated.

The Richmond SPCA positioned 90 kittens in foster houses simply within the month of Could. Of those kittens, 20 have been neonatal kittens, that means they require fixed, around-the-clock care.

Robin Younger with Richmond Animal Care and Management notes the issue as effectively. She stated any assist, particularly throughout “Kitten Season” is appreciated.

“Spay and neuter all of your pets — assist management that pet inhabitants,” Younger stated. “Foster… should you can’t foster… volunteer… should you can’t volunteer… donate… should you cant donate… simply assist unfold the phrase.”

To assist the Richmond Animal Care and Management Middle and the Richmond SPCA, go to https://richmondspca.org/ and https://www.rva.gov/animal-care-control.