AHS Completes Its 15,000th Feral Cat Spay/Neuter
As you may know, feral cats are the largest cause of pet overpolulation in Austin -- a fact that is becoming increasingly hard to ignore given the current Central Texas kitten crisis. However, there is good news and hope for a better future! Yesterday, AHS spayed/neutered and vaccinated our 15,000th feral cat! Meet lucky number 15,000:
To give you an idea of the the impact this has had in our community keep in mind that one female cat can have 100 kittens in her lifetime. That means we have helped to prevent approximately 750,000 homeless kittens since our program started in 2007!
Interested in helping! Find out how by visiting our feral cat page.
Feline Free Fur All Event
Austin Humane Society is overflowing with tiny, purring, tumbling, absolutely adorable kittens! In fact, we have over 150 kittens and cats currently available for adoption!
Area shelters are being over run with kittens and AHS has stepped in to take some of the pressure off of smaller shelters and Town Lake Animal Center by accepting over seventy additional kittens! We received forty kittens from Town Lake Animal Center and Williamson County Regional Shelter this morning, and will receive an additional thirty to forty kittens tomorrow from Bulverde Area Humane Society and Woodville Humane Society.
Now we need your help to find loving forever homes for these cute kitties! On Sat. July 31st we are holding our first-ever free adoption event -- Feline Free Fur All! On Sat. July 31st only all cat and kitten adoption fees will be waved.
We have cats and kittens of all ages, all colors, all sizes, and all personality types! Whether you are looking for an older cat to curl up in you lap while you watch television, or a bundle of energy that is going to want to chase everything that wiggles, you will find your purrfect match at AHS this weekend!
See you Saturday!
Patio VIP Program
All the other dogs are asking -- what does it take to be a Very Important Pooch (VIP)? How do I get to be out of my kennel and hang out on the AHS patio on a Saturday afternoon? Bark bark bark!!!
Every other Saturday, we highlight two to three VIPs, who are in need of some special attention and extra exposure to potential adopters because they are having more difficulty finding their new family. So, on these Saturdays, they get to lounge on our large, covered front patio with our dedicated volunteers from about noon to 4, in hopes of meeting that someone who is as 'important' as they are to adopt them! It's hard to know the exact reason why these VIPs are here for longer than their dog-peers we can only guess that it could be because they are highly energetic and need an experienced owner that is dedicated to training, or it's because they are sad or stressed in the shelter and their true personalities don't come through, or it could be due to a medical condition such as heartworms that requires treatment with some recovery time -- but these are only guesses. We know that they will make amazing companions and we want you to meet them on Saturday!
Here's Mojo and Tiara to tell you a little about themselves:
I'm Mojo, smart and sensitive. I get a bit excited in the kennels around other dogs, but outside I love being with people and have good manners toward dogs in the distance. My favorite thing is playing ball or with toys with someone. I sit for treats and am gentle and attentive with my handler. I have lived inside the house and slept in a crate in the past. I got along great with older kids and love playing with them. I'm looking for a good owner who will build my confidence and self-control, be a good, consistent leader for me. I'm healthy and not too big, about 50 pounds. I'm perfect for someone. Could it be you? Please come get to know me.
Are you ready to go? My name is Tiara, and I'm a young and exuberant Bull Terrier mix who likes to be on the move! I'm a sleek healthy girl, and at about 40 lbs I probably won't get much bigger. I really love to run around the field up here and play fetch with stuffed toys and tennis balls. I'm a smart little girl, too, so training with me will be a lot of fun. I still need to develop some really good manners, but that's where you come in! If you're looking for an active companion, come check me out!
We can't wait to meet you!
Love, Mojo and Tiara
