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The P.E.I.  Humane Society has launched a new initiative aimed at increasing cat adoptions at the Island’s only Shelter for homeless animals.  The “Fancy Felines” program was conceived when the Society was approached by three animal-loving Islanders particularly interested in helping more Shelter cats find homes.  

In early 2008, Teresa Arsenault of Slemon Park contacted the Society and offered to donate her services creating fancy crocheted cat collars like the ones she had fashioned for her own pets.  “My cat, Plussette, is a Diva at heart and loves her fancy, crocheted collars.” says Arsenault.  “When I heard about the over-population of cats at the PEI Humane Society, I sent some samples to them and was thrilled when they asked me to send more. I hope my small effort will result in many forever homes for some very worthy cats.” 

During this same period, Jane Thomas and Harry Smith of Bonshaw approached the Society with their wish to help motivate cat adopters by subsidizing $50 of the $145 cat adoption fee for particular cats. “Our goal is to help the Society reach its goal of increasing adoptions, especially of those beautiful animals that have been at the Shelter the longest,” explains Thomas.  “We hope this program will help highlight the wonderful animals available at the P.E.I. Humane Society, and tug at the heartstrings of those who want to help provide a loving home for a special cat who has waited so long.” 

Matisse, her son Munch and her foster kitten Whistler, (all residents at the Shelter since August, 2007) were chosen as our first “Fancy Felines”.  We were delighted when Munch was adopted within 2 days of the program starting on Saturday, March 1st. Matisse and Whistler hope they will finally find their forever homes quickly too!

The program will continue to feature two or three of the longest-term residents on the Cat Adoption Floor, and these animals will be easily identified by their “Fancy Feline” cat collar and special kennel cage signage.   

“Looking at our statistics, we know Islanders are really beginning to embrace our message to ‘Make Adoption Your First Option’,” adds Heather Irving, Executive Director of the Society.  “Our cat adoptions are already up by 16% this year, but when we look at the number of cats constantly coming into our care, we know we’ve still got a long way to go before we’re finding the majority of them new homes.” 

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