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August 28, 2007
A new Idea in Cat Shelters!
Press Release!
Dearborn Animal Shelter Introduces Cat Community Center
With the rising number of
cats being turned into the shelter this summer the Dearborn Animal Shelter
has taken an active role in making sure these cats find a loving home by
starting the Cat Community Center, also known as the Triple C. This program
usually can be found in newly built shelters, but the Friends For the
Dearborn Animal Shelter has taken an innovative approach by renting and
converting a trailer. Renting a trailer was a necessary step since the
current 4,000-square-foot facility cannot accommodate all of the cats
available for adoption.
In this satellite center, up to 15 cats are able to live cage-free while
waiting for a home. The cats can roam and socialize with other felines,
stretch and play, and enjoy the sunshine. This socialization and higher
quality of living greatly improves a cat's adoption rate, especially since
many shelter cats wait up to a year or more to be adopted. The center also
provides a more inviting adoption area for shelter visitors.
The Dearborn Animal Shelter has already seen the success of this program
since it first started in the beginning of this year. To date over 18 cats
have been adopted.
A particularly compelling story involves two cats, Mona and Sissy, who had
been waiting for homes for over 3 years. These two best friends were the
very first felines to take up residence in the Triple C, where their
wonderful personalities were finally able to shine. April Cronin, a teacher
in Dearborn, visited the Triple C and met the delightful duo. They are now
part of her family.
April commented on the impact the Community Cat Center has on cats waiting
to be adopted, "Because of this care, these two loving and trusting cats
made a smooth transition into my home, into my family. Thanks again for two
beautiful cats."
If you would like to learn more about the Community Cat Center or would like
to adopt a cat you can contact the Dearborn Animal Shelter at 313-943-2697
or visit the shelter at 2661 Greenfield in Dearborn.
The mission of the Friends For the Dearborn Animal Shelter is to provide
loving care and sanctuary to animals, encourage adoptions and reunions, and
promote respect, responsibility and compassion for all animals.
Animals are the heart of our mission.
Contact:
Elaine Greene
Executive Director, Shelter and Animal Services
313-943-2697
Posted by sue at August 28, 2007 09:10 AM