Kittypalooza: With abundance of cats and kittens, Humane Society offers adoption specials
If you’re in the market for a pet, the Humane Society of Huron Valley has a deal for you.
It’s Kittypalooza at the Humane Society shelter Sunday, when you can take home a pair of kittens for almost half the regular cost.
Flora is one of the kittens available for adoption at the Humane Society of Huron Valley.
Photo courtesy of the Humane Society of Huron Valley
It normally costs $100 to adopt a kitten, but during Kittypalooza the cost is $80 for the first kitten and $40 for the second. The kittens must go to the same home. That’s because kittens do better in pairs, said Deb Kern, spokeswoman for the Humane Society. They play together and present fewer problems for their owners and become great lifelong companions, she said.
The shelter has 202 kittens in foster care, Kern said, and will have 60 available for adoption this weekend. All kittens have been spayed/neutered, are up-to-date on vaccinations and come with a microchip ID.
The shelter also has a special on adult cats, and Kern encourages area residents to consider adopting an adult cat instead of a kitten. The shelter has 105 adult cats, and she said they are often overlooked in favor of cute kittens.
Adult cats are less destructive to furniture and other items in the house and are often better for families with young children, Kern said.
The Humane Society is offering adult cat adoptions for a minimum of $30 in a special it’s calling “Pick Your Cat, Pick Your Price.” The organization hopes those who can afford to pay more will do so. All cats are spayed or neutered, up-to-date on vaccinations and have a microchip.
Especially plentiful at the shelter are black cats and kittens, Kern said. They generally take longer to adopt out because people are superstitious about black cats or just prefer other colors. "Sadly, black cats are really wonderful guys," Kern said. The video below highlights some black cats at the shelter.
The shelter, 3100 Cherry Hill Road, Superior Township, is open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information visit the organization’s website.
Comments
lucky
Wed, Jul 18, 2012 : 5:26 p.m.
My cat is a rescue. Found her meowing for help as a tiny kitten in my driveway one winter. I wasn't planning on owning a cat, but now I can't imagine life without her. She is truly a joy -- beautiful, sweet, soft and warm. She purrs every time I come near. They say that owning a pet can lower your blood pressure... DEFINITELY! She's my little furry dose of daily stress relief.
MiaMeow
Mon, Jun 18, 2012 : 2:56 p.m.
I had a black cat and he was just the best cat ever. I had to give him up for personal reasons but miss him every day! I wish people would give them a chance. They definitely make it easier to deal with shedding everywhere! You can barely see it:)
Janette
Sun, Jun 17, 2012 : 12:16 a.m.
We have 4 rescued cats. Three siblings we got 6 yrs ago. We adopted another two years ago. Cats are very neat animals. Super funny and all have very different personalities. We also have a Bichon that we adopted last year and EVERYONE gets along great. Oh and none of our cats go outdoor.
jcj
Sat, Jun 16, 2012 : 8:09 p.m.
Amazing how many people profess to love their cats. But they let them roam the neighborhoods climbing on cars, spraying on other peoples porches, defecating in other peoples flower beds, and wailing all hours of the night! Stop slobbering over your cats and keep them home!
Dog Guy
Sat, Jun 16, 2012 : 7:15 p.m.
I should get one of those black ninja cats before chipmunks totally undermine my basement.
Arboriginal
Sat, Jun 16, 2012 : 7:01 p.m.
You know what would help the cats? LEASH LAWS! That's what would help the cats!
ypsicat
Sat, Jun 16, 2012 : 6:19 p.m.
More info on black cats: http://blackcatrescue.wordpress.com/2011/11/03/a-history-of-black-cats-the-good-the-bad-the-thoughfully-creative/
Madeleine Borthwick
Sat, Jun 16, 2012 : 5:27 p.m.
one of our 2 cats is a 5-year-old black cat. Esther is completely black except for a scattering of white hairs across her chest, and she has eyes the color of bronze. She is, like her companion Naomi, very affectionate; she particularly enjoys climbing up on my chest, sticking her face behind my ear, and chewing on my hair/purring!(I think they call it "milk-treading", a vestige of kittenhood). By the way--anyone who would reject a black cat simply out of "stupidstition", should not get a cat. At all. just my opinion, go ahead and say it, yep, I'm a hardnose!
jcj
Sat, Jun 16, 2012 : 4:22 p.m.
Help yourselves to any of the numerous cats wondering around on the west side!
Madeleine Borthwick
Sat, Jun 16, 2012 : 5:21 p.m.
jcj, believe me, if we were able to rescue them all we would. one of our 2 cats is a rescue kitty who we were able to take when the dirtbag who used to live in the apt. below put her out. Naomi is sweet, affectionate and likes to stretch out between our pillows at night. the aforementioned dirtbag will never know what he lost out on, but then it's my guess he wouldn't know a good thing if it jumped up and bit him on the nose...
huh7891
Sat, Jun 16, 2012 : 2:24 p.m.
We have three...love them all!
bedrog
Sat, Jun 16, 2012 : 1:38 p.m.
our 2 adopted black longhaired cats have been among the most intelligent and lovingly interactive of the many cats we've had. probably part of the reason for the negative superstitions is that in more dimly lit eras of history black cats underfoot would be more likely to be tripped over with possibly bad consequences ( e.g falling on your battle axe or dropping a full chamber pot). great video HSHV.
Diane
Sat, Jun 16, 2012 : 1:31 p.m.
Cat's ARE awesome pets. VERY clean & loving. The reason people think they are sneakey is because if they are afraid they run & hide. Our cat loves all dogs & people.
Kafkaland
Sat, Jun 16, 2012 : 12:56 p.m.
I have an adopted black cat, and he is awesome. Thank you, HSHV!
Tex Treeder
Sat, Jun 16, 2012 : 12:45 p.m.
I never cared for the term "adopt" when it comes to cats and dogs.
CincoDeMayo
Sun, Jun 17, 2012 : 3:40 a.m.
But we don't just adopt children. We adopt lifestyles, dress, ways of speaking....etc.
Tex Treeder
Sat, Jun 16, 2012 : 8:30 p.m.
bought, acquired, got, picked up, found, purchased, whatever It all depends on context. Children can be adopted, and as much as some people think of their pets as their children, that doesn't make them people.
Madeleine Borthwick
Sat, Jun 16, 2012 : 5:17 p.m.
ok, what term would you use?
TinyArtist
Sat, Jun 16, 2012 : 12:44 p.m.
Cats are awesome! As life-long dog lovers, my wife and I didn't realize this until we "inherited" our daughter's felines. After a period of adjustment, both cats and both dogs got along famously. We were at the shelter a couple of days ago, and there are some mighty fine specimens in every room, ready for a head rub and eventual adoption. Check it out.
Elaine F. Owsley
Sat, Jun 16, 2012 : 12:26 p.m.
What a great promotion piece. If I didn't have a dog, it would be hard to pick just one.