CSPCA in need of foster homes, supplies
CHENANGO COUNTY – The Chenango SPCA in Norwich is a non-profit organization that is working hard to provide care and assistance to abandoned and stray companion animals. With stretched resources and limited space, there is a large need for foster families, as well as families looking to adopt.
“For some people that can't have animals full-time, fostering is a great option,” said Director of Operations Lisa Teller. “We're in dire need of foster homes.”
Currently, CSPCA has approximately 60 cats and 114 kittens, which is stretching CSPCA's capacity. A number of the cats and their litters are strays that were brought in to receive care and find good homes. Foster homes are beneficial and necessary in that they provide a safe, caring space for one-on-one care until the kittens and other young companion animals are old enough to receive necessary shots and to be spayed/neutered. All of this must occur before they can be adopted.
Teller explained that if there is a space issue, then sometimes CSPCA will transfer animals out to neighboring SPCAs. Unfortunately, this is not as available an option for cats and kittens because many alternative locations are filled to capacity with felines.
Foster families will normally foster the litters for four to eight weeks until the animals are old enough to adopt.
“They make sure the animals are healthy,” said Teller when describing the duties of foster families. A foster family needs to make sure there is plenty of space and that the foster animals are kept away from other pets. The animals need to be cleaned up after, fed on schedule, and loved. Attention needs to be paid to ensure that the animals stay healthy and are kept up to date on all required shots and immunizations.
Teller explained how crucial a foster home is for young companion animals.
“Socialization is so important. It's important for them to interact,” she said.
She explained that this interaction at a young age helps ensure that the companion animals will be well adjusted and makes the transition easier when they are adopted.
Foster families will be provided supplies such as a litter pan and bedding, though food and other supplies must be purchased by the foster family. The CSPCA supplies will need to be returned once the animals are brought back to the CSPCA or adopted.
Anyone interested in fostering an animal or litter can fill out an application by visiting CSPCA's office on County Road 32 in Norwich.
For those who aren't able to foster or adopt animals, there is also a great need for supplies and donations. The Spay Neuter Outreach Opportunity Program (SNOOP) is in need of funds and uses the funds that are donated to pay for the spaying and neutering of animals to help prevent the expansion of stray animals in the area. There is also a variety of membership plans to help provide food, shelter and vaccinations to animals in need. Or, if someone would rather provide goods, CSPCA is in desperate need of bleach, canned cat and kitten food, and paper towels.
“On an average day, with the amount of kittens that we have, we go through 45 cans of food per day,” states the CSPCA Facebook page.
For those who doubt the needs of the animals, one just needs to make a visit to the CSPCA. While it is obvious that the animals are being well cared for, it does tug at one's heart strings. There are a number of kittens and cats visible when one visits the main office and they are all looking for loving, safe homes.
Teller wants to remind people that there are free rabies clinics in the area. On Wednesday, Aug. 6, the Pharsalia Fire Station will host a rabies clinic from 6-7 p.m. There will be another clinic on Thursday, Aug. 28, at the Lincklaen Town Garage from 6-7 p.m.
To learn about fostering, adoption, or to make a donation, visit chenangospca.org or call 334-9724.
“For some people that can't have animals full-time, fostering is a great option,” said Director of Operations Lisa Teller. “We're in dire need of foster homes.”
Currently, CSPCA has approximately 60 cats and 114 kittens, which is stretching CSPCA's capacity. A number of the cats and their litters are strays that were brought in to receive care and find good homes. Foster homes are beneficial and necessary in that they provide a safe, caring space for one-on-one care until the kittens and other young companion animals are old enough to receive necessary shots and to be spayed/neutered. All of this must occur before they can be adopted.
Teller explained that if there is a space issue, then sometimes CSPCA will transfer animals out to neighboring SPCAs. Unfortunately, this is not as available an option for cats and kittens because many alternative locations are filled to capacity with felines.
Foster families will normally foster the litters for four to eight weeks until the animals are old enough to adopt.
“They make sure the animals are healthy,” said Teller when describing the duties of foster families. A foster family needs to make sure there is plenty of space and that the foster animals are kept away from other pets. The animals need to be cleaned up after, fed on schedule, and loved. Attention needs to be paid to ensure that the animals stay healthy and are kept up to date on all required shots and immunizations.
Teller explained how crucial a foster home is for young companion animals.
“Socialization is so important. It's important for them to interact,” she said.
She explained that this interaction at a young age helps ensure that the companion animals will be well adjusted and makes the transition easier when they are adopted.
Foster families will be provided supplies such as a litter pan and bedding, though food and other supplies must be purchased by the foster family. The CSPCA supplies will need to be returned once the animals are brought back to the CSPCA or adopted.
Anyone interested in fostering an animal or litter can fill out an application by visiting CSPCA's office on County Road 32 in Norwich.
For those who aren't able to foster or adopt animals, there is also a great need for supplies and donations. The Spay Neuter Outreach Opportunity Program (SNOOP) is in need of funds and uses the funds that are donated to pay for the spaying and neutering of animals to help prevent the expansion of stray animals in the area. There is also a variety of membership plans to help provide food, shelter and vaccinations to animals in need. Or, if someone would rather provide goods, CSPCA is in desperate need of bleach, canned cat and kitten food, and paper towels.
“On an average day, with the amount of kittens that we have, we go through 45 cans of food per day,” states the CSPCA Facebook page.
For those who doubt the needs of the animals, one just needs to make a visit to the CSPCA. While it is obvious that the animals are being well cared for, it does tug at one's heart strings. There are a number of kittens and cats visible when one visits the main office and they are all looking for loving, safe homes.
Teller wants to remind people that there are free rabies clinics in the area. On Wednesday, Aug. 6, the Pharsalia Fire Station will host a rabies clinic from 6-7 p.m. There will be another clinic on Thursday, Aug. 28, at the Lincklaen Town Garage from 6-7 p.m.
To learn about fostering, adoption, or to make a donation, visit chenangospca.org or call 334-9724.
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