Special kitten adoption day taking place in Roscommon
Studio shot of an adorable tabby kitten sitting on a soft blanket in a basket
A special kitten adoption day is taking place this Saturday, April 26th in the Petmania stores in Roscommon Town and Monksland.
Ireland's pet experts, Petmania, are teaming up with Roscommon SPCA to reduce the number of unwanted kittens and promote responsible cat ownership this April.
Cat ownership is booming in Ireland, with recent research conducted by Petmania revealing that a staggering 46% of Irish pet owners have a cat in their home, making them the second most popular pet after dogs.
April is also the beginning of kitten season, which typically runs until September. This period sees a surge in the number of kittens born, often leading to overwhelmed rescue centres struggling to rehome unexpected litters.
Petmania are now teaming up with Roscommon SPCA to raise awareness about the importance of neutering and microchipping to help find forever homes for cats across Ireland.
This Saturday, Saturday, April 27th, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., Roscommon SPCA volunteers will be present at both Petmania Roscommon and Monksland stores.
They'll be promoting animal welfare and showcasing cats and kittens seeking their loving forever homes. Each feline will have their own heartwarming story shared alongside their picture.
Additionally, Petmania has generously donated cat hampers for raffles at both locations.
Roscommon SPCA took in 55 cats and rehomed 35 cats as of March 2024; spayed/neutered 802 cats last year and 235 so far in 2024.
Roscommon SPCA has seen a steady increase in cat intake from April to September but are seeing more kittens outside this period. Most rehomed cats are under 1 year old.
Petmania is urging cat owners to neuter their pets to prevent unwanted litters and ease the burden on rescue centres. Some of the key benefits of neutering include reducing the risk of unwanted litters; helping to prevent certain cancers and diseases in both male and female cats; contributing to a calmer and more manageable cat and reducing the risk of your cat roaming.
Throughout April, Petmania will be offering special discounts on cat food, litter, and other essential feline supplies, both online at https://www.petmania.ie/ and in their 16 stores nationwide.
Providing valuable resources and advice on cat care through their dedicated team of pet care experts available seven days a week in-store and through their online advice centre at https://www.petmania.ie/.
