Free Cats And Kittens At Humane Society Of Harford County

FALLSTON, MD — Around the state, 20 animal control and adoption centers are offering free cat and kitten adoptions through the end of July in hopes of helping 2,000 cats and kittens find homes. The Humane Society of Harford County is among those participating in the free adoption event, called the "Maryland 2,000."

The promotion coincides with the deluge of kittens born during the summer months.

“For some, summer is a time to slow down a bit, relax at the pool or head to the beach,” Humane Society of Harford County Executive Director Jen Swanson said in a statement. “But for animal shelters in Maryland – and across the nation – there is nothing slow about summer. In fact, it’s one of the busiest times of the year when all of our shelters see a huge influx of kittens and cats born during the warm spring and summer months, known as Kitten Season.”

Now in its second year, the Maryland 2,000 promotes cat and kitten adoptions during this busy time by offering felines for free during the month of July.

Adoptions increased by 26 percent altogether at the shelters that participated in 2017 compared with the year before, and they were able to help 2,395 cats and kittens find homes.

“Cats make terrific companions,” Humane Society of Harford County Shelter Operations Director Cat Kelly said in a statement. “Whether you’re looking for a lap cat or an active kitten, now is the perfect time to visit your local animal shelter and take advantage of the waived adoption fees. Plus, all adopters who take home a cat or kitten in July from HSHC, will receive a certificate for a free feline wellness exam at Cat Sense Feline Hospital, 332 South Main Street in Bel Air. There’s never been a better time to enlarge your family by four little feet!”

Here are the shelters participating in July 2018:

• Allegany County Animal Shelter
• Animal League of Queen Anne's County
• Anne Arundel County Animal Control
• Baltimore County Animal Services
• Baltimore Humane Society
• BARCS
• Baywater Animal Rescue
• Cecil County Animal Services
• City of College Park Animal Control
• Frederick County Division of Animal Control & Adoptions
• Howard County Animal Control & Adoption Center
• Humane Society of Carroll County
• Humane Society of Harford County
• Humane Society of Kent County,
• Humane Society of Washington County
• Maryland SPCA
• Prince George County Animal Services Division
• Talbot County Humane Society
• Tri-County Animal Shelter
• Wicomico County Humane Society

While fees are waived during the month of July for adopting cats and kittens, regular adoption procedures still apply.

The Humane Society of Harford County provides the following: distemper/FVRCP and rabies vaccinations (if at least 3 months old); feline leukemia and feline immunodeficiency virus testing; de-wormer; flea and tick preventative; microchip; a free sample of Hill’s Science Diet dry food; and a general exam.

The Humane Society of Harford County is located at 2208 Connolly Road, Fallston, MD 21047. See pets available for adoption here.

See Also:

• LOVEBUG: Cat of the Week at the Humane Society of Harford County
• RICO SUAVE: Cat of the Week at the Humane Society of Harford

Pictured, Ezme the cat, who is up for adoption. Photo courtesy of the Humane Society of Harford County.