The Estevan Humane Society is currently running over peak animal capacity, with 24 cats and 22 kittens, as well as three dogs currently at the shelter and five dogs currently in foster homes all available for adoption.
An ‘empty our shelters adopt-a-thon’ will be hosted Aug. 18 and Aug.19 for those interested in adopting a pet. Prices are $150 for cats and kittens and $295 for dogs and puppies. These prices include all shots and vaccinations, as well as a spay or neuter for the animal.
Angela Prette, president of the board for the Estevan Humane Society, said the organization typically runs over capacity, but hopes that people in the community will continue their support and adopt animals in need of homes.
“We’re currently looking for people to volunteer and just to come and spend time with the animals,” said Prette.
“It socializes the animals and helps them get ready for their new homes. It would involve just coming down and spending time with the cats and dogs, walking the dogs, reading to them and bathing them, it really helps us out a lot. The volunteer form will be on our website or people who are interested can call or come and visit us.”
In addition to the adoption drive the Estevan Humane Society is also hosting several events throughout the month of September. These events include a rock painting night on Sept. 7, the annual duck derby Sept. 9 at Woodlawn Regional Park being held in memory of Judy Martin who was influential with the Estevan Humane Society for many years, a painting night on Sept. 21, and a kid’s camp day held on Sept. 23 for children between the ages of four and 11.
