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Humane Society spotlights animals for adoption, urges spay/neuter and foster help during kitten season
Summary
On-air presenters at the Humane Society of the Treasure Coast's program showcased rabbits, kittens and dogs available for adoption, highlighted free or low-cost spay/neuter services and appeals for foster volunteers, and promoted upcoming events including cat yoga.
The Humane Society of the Treasure Coast used a public program to showcase animals available for adoption and to press for spay/neuter and foster support as kitten season brings an influx of litters.
Sarah Fisher, communications manager for the Humane Society of the Treasure Coast, opened the program and announced a lineup of animals that included Riddick, a young rabbit described as "very curious" and affectionate; kitten siblings Konecki and Mikasa; several 3-week-old kittens that will be available for adoption in about a month; and adult dogs including Shiloh, Rocky, Jaeger and a senior dog named Chucky whose adoption fee was waived.
Staff and volunteers described animals' temperaments and suitability for households. One staff member said of Riddick: "He loves cuddles and he loves pets," and said he would be "a great pet for a family with some older children." Presenters recommended meet-and-greet visits for dogs that had lived with other animals and noted that animals surrendered through no fault of their own are often cheerful and adoptable.
Fisher and staff also promoted the shelter's low-cost spay and neuter clinic and urged owners to avoid accidental litters. "We do spay and neuter here, at low cost, dogs, cats, and rabbits," Fisher said; she added the clinic operates seven days a week and encouraged community members to sign up. Staff described a steady flow of accidental kitten litters and asked for foster volunteers: "If you'd like to foster, we always need fosters," a presenter said.
The program included practical adoption details: kittens shown at roughly three weeks old were said to be treated for eye issues and intended for foster care before adoption; the shelter said those kittens should be available for adoption in about a month. The hosts also said animals aged 7 and older have their adoption fees waived; Jaeger and Chucky were identified as seniors qualifying for fee waivers.
Staff promoted upcoming, public events and services on the shelter website, including beginner-level cat-yoga sessions on June 7 and July 20 that pair yoga with kitten socialization. Fisher also invited viewers to the shelter's May 17 anniversary event and to check the shelter website for tickets and other events.
The program emphasized the role of volunteers and fosters in handling seasonal intake: presenters said many animals arrive as strays or from "unwanted litters" and encouraged community members to sign up for low-cost spay/neuter appointments and foster training.
