Chenango SPCA sees increase in adoptions during COVID-19
Harrison is a two year old male who has been staying at the shelter since October of last year. Call the CSPCA to schedule a time to meet Harrison. (Photo from Chenango SPCA)
NORWICH – The Chenango SPCA has seen a notable increase in adoptions as compared to last year.
CSPCA Executive Director Annette Clarke said, "The year to date adoption rates between last year and this year are pretty significant with 2019 being 180 and 2020 being 227."
Last month 30 cats were adopted from the shelter and 37 were surrendered.
Clarke said the increase could also be due to the Safe Haven Fund for Animals, a fund the covers the full cost of adoption.
The shelter has also seen a decrease in the number of strays and surrenders coming in.
"We did have fewer strays come in especially at the beginning of the stay at home. We think it is because more people were watching over their animals," said Clarke. "Surrenders have been down though that seems to be back up to normal levels."
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