By Devon Jahn | Development Manager
The timing of COVID-19 was rough - hitting right at the beginning of the spring breeding season.
The necessary closure of our clinic led to the delay of much needed spay/neuter surgeries. It also coupled with a time of uncertainty and financial hardship for those caring for feral and stray cats.
Because of COVID-19 we had to make many changes to our clinic protocols, including temporarily stopping services for pet cats. It took a few months, but the good news is that our services for feral and stray cats have nearly returned to the capacity we were at last year! In August we spayed/neutered 427 feral cats - just 34 fewer feral cats than last August - even with all of our additional safety protocols in place. This is hopeful news as we work to catch up after ten weeks hiatus early in the pandemic.
Pete, pictured here, is one of this spring's kittens. His caregiver, Cynthia, found five kittens who were born to a mama who had been abandoned in SE Portland. She was able to get Pete and his siblings into our clinic recently are now they are all spayed/neutered and vaccinated.
Support from thoughtful and compassionate donors allows us to be accessible to all who need us, regardless of how much they can contribute during these difficult times, so that the cats they feed get the care they deserve. We are truly grateful.
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