With excitement at the end of the school year comes the devastation the Humane Society experiences with many students giving away their pets.
The Humane Society of the Palouse has seen a consistent increase in the number of animals given away in the late springtime.
Lauren Green, Public Relations Manager at the Humane Society of the Palouse, says they usually see around 150-200 homeless kittens this time of year, nicknamed “kitten season.”
“While we can’t say for certain whether the semester has influenced this spike in surrenders, we’re focused on educating all of the adopters who come through our doors so that they are better equipped to keep their pets for life,” Green said.
Green continued to stress that “education is power” and the Humane Society should be viewed as a resource for people to contact when they need help.
The Humane Society offers several programs to help support pets and pet owners and is also working to help reduce the number of unwanted kittens being born in Latah County by trapping, neutering and releasing strays.
“We urge all adopters to consider their finances, schedule, lifestyle and future relocation needs before committing to bringing a pet home,” Green said. “Pets can easily live upwards of 15 years, so it is essential that pet owners plan for how their new pet will fit into their lives.”
Rebekah Weaver can be reached at [email protected].