A charity that focuses on the well-being of animals in western Canada is rushing to gather the necessary resources to provide care for approximately 300 cats. These felines all appear to be in good health. The charity was contacted by a man who claimed to feel “overwhelmed” by the large amount of cats and kittens residing in his home.
Bruce Robinson informed the British Columbia SPCA that he had welcomed in cats who had been left behind due to the Covid-19 pandemic. However, the expenses of taking care of them had become an overwhelming burden after he became unemployed.
Eileen Drever from the BC SPCA stated that the charity had dispatched employees to visit his residence in Houston, a small town, to evaluate the circumstances. When inquired about the number of cats he owned, he compared it to the difficulty of counting bubbles in boiling water.
According to the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, the cats were friendly and appeared to be well-taken care of. The owner had a big heart and was responsible for their care. However, the cats started to reproduce quickly, as one cat can have three litters in a single year.
Robinson approximated that there were a total of 298 cats in his household, with 15 of them being pregnant and due to give birth soon.
“I found myself in a chaotic predicament,” he informed the broadcaster. “I made an unwise choice…I believed I was capable of dealing with the felines.”
He attempted to give away the cats, but was unsuccessful. As a result, he ended up spending numerous thousands of dollars each month, sometimes sacrificing his own meals, in order to provide them with 28 kilograms of food per day and purchase litter for their 10 litter boxes.
He explained that he had given each of the cats a name and expressed his love for each of them, stating that he wanted to provide them with a secure place to live.
Drever stated that the SPCA is urgently working to gather donations and secure a suitable facility to accommodate the cats. They will be evaluated by a veterinarian, receive vaccinations, and be spayed or neutered before being made available for adoption at various centers throughout the province.
She stated that this is a substantial endeavor and it will require resources from all over the province to relocate these animals.
During this time, employees at the SPCA assisted in providing nourishment, resources, and litter for the felines. The individual mentioned, “Recently, there have been approximately 70 to 80 newly born kittens.” This is why we need to act swiftly.
She mentioned that the cat’s guardian will not be charged, as he was the one who asked for assistance. She commended him for acknowledging that he was struggling.
The man seemed to have made an effort to take care of the animals, despite their increasing numbers. “I’ve never seen so many well-kept cats, they seem to be in good health,” she mentioned.
The astonishing aspect is their sociability. Surprisingly, they are highly gregarious.
Source: theguardian.com
