A non-profit organization focused on the well-being of animals in western Canada is working quickly to obtain the necessary resources to provide proper care for approximately 300 cats. These cats and kittens, all seemingly in healthy condition, were reported by a man who claimed to be struggling to manage the high number of felines in his residence.
Bruce Robinson informed the British Columbia SPCA that he had been sheltering abandoned cats due to the Covid-19 pandemic. However, the financial burden of caring for them became overwhelming after he became unemployed.
Eileen Drever of the BC SPCA reported that the charity had dispatched employees to his residence in the small town of Houston to evaluate the circumstances. According to Drever, when inquired about the number of cats in his possession, the man replied by comparing it to counting bubbles in boiling water.
According to an interview with the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, the cats appeared to be in good health and had a friendly demeanor. The caretaker mentioned that the cats’ owner had a caring and generous nature, but unfortunately, the cats were continuously breeding, with one cat capable of having three litters in a year.
Robinson approximated that there were now 298 cats residing in his household, with 15 of them being pregnant and due to give birth in the near future.
He stated to the broadcaster that he found himself in an unpredictable predicament due to a poor choice on his part. He believed he could manage the felines.
Despite his attempts to find them new homes, he was unable to successfully give away the cats. As a result, he ended up spending a significant amount of money each month, sometimes even sacrificing his own meals, in order to provide them with the necessary 28 kilograms of food and 10 litter boxes.
He mentioned that he had given a name to each of the cats and expressed his love for every one of them. He added that he wanted to provide them with a secure home.
Drever stated that the SPCA was working urgently to secure donations and locate a suitable facility to shelter the cats while a vet evaluates them, administers vaccinations, and completes spaying or neutering procedures. The cats will then be made available for adoption at various centers throughout the province.
She stated that this is a massive project and it will require assistance from various parts of the province to oversee the transportation of these animals.
While waiting, employees of SPCA offered assistance in supplying food, resources, and litter for the felines. The spokesperson mentioned that there were about 70 to 80 newly born kittens on another day, emphasizing the urgency of their response.
She stated that the authorities were not pursuing charges against the owner of the cat because he was the one who sought assistance. “I commend him for acknowledging that he was in over his head,” she remarked.
It was evident that he had made an effort to provide for the animals, despite their increasing numbers. “I have never witnessed such a large number of well-maintained cats,” she remarked.
It is amazing that they are such social beings. It is quite surprising.
Source: theguardian.com
