SHELTER WAIVES CAT/KITTEN ADOPTION FEES

8:04 pm | Wednesday, Aug 30th
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Urgent plea for adopters

Franklin, TN – For the second time this summer, Williamson County Animal Center in Franklin is overflowing with adoptable cats and kittens. To promote adoption and relieve overcrowding, Shelter Director Laura Chavarria said the shelter is waiving the cat and kitten adoption fees until further notice. Adoptions do require an approved application and include vaccinations, spay or neuter (or $50 returnable deposit) and microchip.

Chavarria says that many of the young immature kittens that have been cared for in foster homes since late May and June have now become eligible for adoption. “Our fosters are bringing in litters of kittens daily, and they are overwhelming our capacity. We are appealing to the public for help.  If you have ever wanted a kitten or cat, now is the time to be a hero and adopt.”  Intake numbers skyrocketed in June, with 345 cats received at the shelter, an all-time high for a one-month period.  The steady intake continued with 205 in July and a surge to 300  in August.

Chavarria continues to stress the importance of spaying and neutering pets. “This annual seasonal influx of kittens could be relieved,” she says, “if more people had their cats spayed and neutered. One unspayed female, her mate and all of their offspring can result in over 2,000 births in four years, and two million in eight years.” The shelter offers a low-cost feline spay/neuter program to county residents (call for details).  

The Williamson County Animal Center is located at 106 Claude Yates Dr. in Franklin. The shelter is open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., on Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., and Sundays from noon to 4:00 p.m. (Closed Labor Day, September 4.)  The adoption fee for adult cats and dogs is $50; puppies are $85. Adoptable animals can be viewed at www. adoptwcac.org. For more information, call (615) 790-5590 or like Williamson County Animal Center on Facebook.

Overcrowded Animal Shelter Waives Kitten Adoption Fee

3:40 pm | Monday, Jul 3rd
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Record high intake of 345 in June

Williamson County Animal Center in Franklin is overflowing with adoptable kittens. To promote adoption and relieve overcrowding, Shelter Director Laura Chavarria said the shelter is waiving the kitten adoption rate until further notice. Adoptions do require an approved application and include vaccinations, spay or neuter (or $50 returnable deposit) and microchip.

Intake numbers skyrocketed in June, with 345 cats received at the shelter, an all-time high for a one-month period.  The previous high was 307 in June of 2016. Chavarria says the increase in strays and surrendered litters of kittens is putting pressure on the adoption areas. “This is an urgent situation. Currently, all of our kitten adoption kennels are being used, with 75 kittens on site,” she states. “We also have 135 kittens being cared for in foster homes,” she added. “Those fosters will be returning to the shelter as soon as they are old enough.” Chavarria does not expect the influx of kittens to slow down for at least several months. “I believe we will take in about 300 each month through the end of summer.”

The annual seasonal influx of kittens could be relieved, says Chavarria, if more people had their cats spayed and neutered. “We urge everyone to help control the cat population. One unspayed female, her mate and all of their offspring can result in over 2,000 births in four years, and two million in eight years.” The shelter offers a low-cost feline spay/neuter program to county residents (call for details).  

The Williamson County Animal Center is located at 106 Claude Yates Dr. in Franklin. The shelter is open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., on Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., and Sundays from noon to 4:00 p.m. (Closed July 4.)  The adoption fee for adult cats and dogs is $50; puppies are $85. Adoptable animals can be viewed at www. adoptwcac.org. For more information, call (615) 790-5590 or like Williamson County Animal Center on Facebook.

Be a Hero! Adopt a Pet During ‘Clear The Shelter’

6:13 pm | Friday, Jun 9th
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Adoption fees waived on all kittens, cats and dogs

An extremely high number of intakes in recent days has the Williamson County Animal Center in Franklin packed with adorable adoptable dogs and cats that need homes! So, the shelter is asking you to ‘Be a Hero-Adopt a Pet!’ during their ‘Clear the Shelter’ event. All adoption fees are waived on kittens, cats and dogs over one year of age. Puppies under one year are not included.

Clear the Shelter starts Thursday, June 8 and goes through Sunday June 11. During this promotion, any kitten, cat or adult dog is adoptable at no fee! 

 

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All the dogs and cats adopted through Williamson County Animal Center are current on vaccinations, spayed or neutered (if age permits) and microchipped. Puppy adoption fees are $85; unaltered pets may not be adopted out-of-county and may be subject to a deposit.

The Williamson County Animal Center, 106 Claude Yates Dr. in Franklin, is open from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and Sunday from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Adoptable animals can be viewed at www. adoptwcac.org. For more information, call (615) 790-5590.