Overpopulation is a heartbreaking tragedy. To some, the mere mention of kitten season brings up images of adorable fluffy kittens playing, jumping and wrestling. To animal shelter workers everywhere it has an entirely different meaning. Kitten season is the beginning of a nightmare countless numbers of kittens coming through their front doors with not enough homes. It means mass euthanasia with no end in sight, until December, when there might be a two-month reprieve from the onslaught.
Cats are very prolific creatures.
In our part of the country a cat can have at least 3 litters a year with an average of 4-5 kittens. Multiply that by the number of strays, ferals and cats with irresponsible owners and you have an astounding number. Unfortunately, media resources like this do not help to educate irresponsible pet owners as most will never visit this website. As a result, it is up to us to spread the word on the importance of spaying and neutering. So speak out, let them know.