Fairfax Animal Shelter Sees Influx of Kittens
The shelter has more cats and kittens than homes for them.
The Fairfax County Animal Shelter is experiencing an influx of cats and kittens, with all of the shelter’s cages now full and an additional 100 cats being housed outside the shelter with foster caregivers. “We are hearing from shelters and rescues around the region that they are also overwhelmed with the volume of cats and kittens currently being taken in,” says Karen P. Diviney, director of the shelter. “We are appealing to citizens to help us save the lives of countless cats and kittens this busy summer season.” Animal shelter employees said that warm temperatures sparked more cats to go into heat, which resulted in additional pregnancies. The shelter is encouraging adoption, as always, but they also have additional tips for residents …
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