The SPA shelter has a full house!
SPA de l'Estrie
Wednesday, June 07, 2006
Sherbrooke, June 7- At the beginning of each summer, the same situation repeats itself: the Eastern Township SPA is overrun with cats and kittens. But this year the problem is also occurring with dogs. This problem hits the SPA hard, because one of their objectives is to reduce the number of euthanasias. In order to reach this objective there are two solutions; the first one is to continue to promote sterilisation which, in the long run, will help reduce overpopulation. The second is to increase the number of adoptions at the shelter.
Presently, there are approximately 30 dogs and 65 cats and kittens up for adoption. To these numbers we must also add about another hundred, which whom are living in the shelter, their futures unknown.
The SPA invites people who are thinking of adopting an animal to come and visit their adoption center. It is important to remember though that adopting a cat or a dog cannot be an impulsive act.
“An animal is not something that you buy in a store and can return without any consequences. This is why we try to meet every client’s expectations and know their limitations as well. Love at first sight is not always the best choice… and sometimes we must refuse adoptions in certain situations. Choosing a companion is a long term commitment, not something to be taken lightly. A dog can easily live to be 12 years old, and a cat kept indoors can easily live fifteen years. You must be ready to commit many years to your new family member, and be ready to invest time and money,” says Guylaine Lessard, shelter manager.
In closing, adoption fees are 98$ for a cat and 130$ for a dog. All animals have been examined by a vet, vaccinated, dewormed, microchipped, and most importantly, spayed/neutered. People can call (819) 821-4727 to find out which animals are up for adoption or visit www.spaestrie.qc.ca.
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