Kitten season has arrived, which means shelters and rescue organizations across the country are starting to feel the crunch. As fluffy and adorable as they may be, this barrage of vulnerable animals stretches even the most well-resourced organizations thin.
Today we hear from the director of animal services in Long Beach, California, Staycee Dains. Their partnership with local rescue organization Helen Sanders CatPAWS is a perfect example of community-supported sheltering. If you’re willing to provide the resources and ask the public for help - they will step up!