As Woods Humane Society experiences what it is calling the “third wave” of kitten season on the Central Coast, the shelter announces a two-day, two-for-one adoption promotion Sept. 21-22 to help more kittens find loving homes while benefiting from the companionship of a kitten friend.
The “Doublemint Kitten Combo” will be held at both Woods locations. During the event, the standard kitten adoption fee of $150 per kitten (under five months of age) will cover the adoption of two kittens, when adopted as a pair to the same home.
“Since kitten season began in May, we have performed 262 kitten adoptions, and things do not appear to be slowing down,” said Woods CEO Emily L’Heureux. She said the shelter currently has more than 20 kittens available for adoption and 71 more in foster waiting to come in to the shelter for their alterations and adoptions. “We hope this weekend’s event helps increase awareness about kittens in need of homes, reduce barriers to adoption, and encourage locals to consider adopting kittens in pairs.”
L’Heureux notes there are many reasons to adopt two kittens instead of just one.
“Kittens adopted as pairs benefit from having another young playmate for entertainment, companionship, socialization, grooming, and transitioning into a new environment,” she said. “Adopters also enjoy these advantages, along with the doubled infusion of love, affection, and joy into their homes. It’s a win-win!”
All kittens at Woods Humane Society have been spayed/neutered, vaccinated, microchipped, licensed, and treated for parasites. Adoptions also include a voluntary 30 days of pet insurance and a free wellness exam at a local vet clinic.
Woods Humane Society is located at 875 Oklahoma Ave., San Luis Obispo, CA 93405 and at 2300 Ramona Road, Atascadero, CA 93422, and is open to the public daily from 12-5 p.m., with adoption hours from 12-4 p.m. For more information about Woods, visit www.WoodsHumane.org or call (805) 543-9316.
Founded in 1955, Woods Humane Society is a privately funded, nonprofit, animal sheltering and welfare organization that annually places up to 3,000 dogs and cats into loving homes.