MADACC cat, kitten adoption event; fees waived, reduced

MILWAUKEE - Milwaukee Area Domestic Animal Control Commission (MADACC) is hosting a reduced adoption fee event for cats and kittens – effective now – due to an increase in cat intakes. 

"This week on Monday alone we took in 35 cats. 15 of them came all together in one cage," said Kathy Shillinglaw. She's is the volunteer and outreach coordinator for MADACC – and she’s hoping "you" can help.

"Right now between the end of the month, a lot of people move and cant take their animals with them to holidays coming up to just this being the time of year that animals are reproducing, we’re seeing a lot of kittens and a lot of cats coming through our doors."

Cat Intake at MADACC has increased significantly in the last week, a news release states, leading to capacity concerns. Many cats and kittens need homes during this time of year. All adoption fees on adult cats are waived (6 months and up) and kitten adoption fees are $125 or two for $200. 

Cats will also get up-to-date shots and be fully spayed, neutered, and microchipped – at no cost.

"We always encourage people when they adopt to consider what's the best fit for their family. So a dog might not be a good fit for you, but a cat might be," she said.

They also want to remind you to keep all your pets, especially dogs, inside during fireworks for the Fourth of July.

"We encourage you to keep your dog and cat somewhere safe and quiet. You can run a fan or run some music to try to distract from those loud noises that will be coming from outside," she said.

The promotion will run from June 30 to July 13. Adoption hours are 11-6 p.m. Monday through Friday and 11-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. 

Available cats and kittens can be seen online.

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