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Too Many Cats Has Jacksonville Humane Society Giving Them Away

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Michelle Corum
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WJCT News

The Jacksonville Humane Society is giving awayfree cats and kittens this weekend. Adoption fees are normally $50 to $75 dollars per cat.

“We have so many kittens that we’re encouraging folks to get your best friend for free,” JHS Director of Development Amy Pierce said.

The Human Society has taken in more than 1,600 kittens this year, about 300 more than it had by this time last year, Pierce said.

Those who plan on adopting should bring a carrier if possible, as all cats must leave in one. Carriers will also be available at the shelter on Beach Boulevard for $7.99.

Pierce said the nonprofit is also in need of milk-replacement formula to feed the youngest kittens.

“The need is definitely there, and that milk-replacement formula helps us to get them where they need to be to get adopted,” she said.

Donations can be dropped off at the Humane Society warehouse on Beach Boulevard or purchased on Amazon and shipped to the shelter. Pierce said Amazon purchasers should select the "This is A Gift" option.  

Michelle Corum joined WJCT as "Morning Edition" host in 2012 and has worked in public broadcasting as an announcer and reporter for public radio stations in Lawrence, Kansas, and Interlochen, Michigan. She also manages WJCT's Radio Reading Service for sight-impaired listeners.
Lindsey Kilbride was WJCT's special projects producer until Aug. 28, 2020. She reported, hosted and produced podcasts like Odd Ball, for which she was honored with a statewide award from the Associated Press, as well as What It's Like. She also produced VOIDCAST, hosted by Void magazine's Matt Shaw, and the ADAPT podcast, hosted by WJCT's Brendan Rivers.