The need for shelter for cats is growing as the number of homeless cats continues to grow. Many stray cats face harsh living conditions on the streets, struggling with hunger, disease, and lack of shelter. Urban expansion, abandonment, and uncontrolled breeding contribute to this population growth.
Shelter for Cats plays an important role in providing safe environments, treatment, and rehabilitation for these cats, helping to reduce the risks they face. In addition, shelters encourage adoption and do spaying or neutering, which is necessary to deal with stray animals. As the problem grows, more shelter is needed to protect stray animals and improve their quality of life.
At BCS, we are dedicated to improving the lives of stray dogs and cats by providing compassionate and comprehensive care.
At Blue Cross Society of Pune OPD, we offer free basic treatment for stray cats and offer free ARV and tri-cat vaccinations. We also provide diagnostics like X-rays and blood tests at very reasonable rates. Cat sterilization is charged at a nominal cost of INR 1000, which also includes postoperative care.
Why Shelters for Cats Are Vital
Stray cats are rapidly increasing in urban areas due to abandonment, uncontrolled reproduction, and lack of food and shelter. This development poses significant challenges for cats and local communities, as stray cats face risks from extreme weather, disease, and traffic, while urban areas struggle with overpopulation.
Shelter for Cats are needed to provide safe, temporary shelter, medical care, and rehabilitation for these homeless and abandoned cats. Shelters play a crucial role in controlling overpopulation through spaying and neutering programs.
By sterilising rescued cats and promoting responsible adoption practices, Shelter for Cats help break the cycle of uncontrolled breeding. Also, community members are educated on the importance of humane treatment and responsible pet ownership. Stray cats would continue to suffer on the streets without shelters, and the problem would only worsen.
How Blue Cross Society of Pune Cares for Stray Cats
BCS Pune cares for all stray dogs and cats and was formed in 1994 to help stray dogs and cats and ensure that they receive the necessary medical care and treatment. We provide free vaccinations (anti-rabies for both dogs and cats, 9-in-1 for dogs, and Tri-Cat for cats) for them to live a longer, healthier life.
Our other services include:
Free OPD – Free checkup, treatments for stray dogs/cats and Indie mixed breed pet dogs/cats. And reasonable charges for purebred pets (dog/cat)
Sterilisation for Stray Cats – Cat sterilisation cost is Rs.1000 per stray cat (male/female) with 7 days post operative care.
Diagnostics and Hematology – Blood tests ( CBC, LFT, and KFT ) are charged at nominal cost. X- rays are also charged at low cost.
Adoption – You can adopt friendly dogs and cats from BCS who are eagerly waiting for their forever home.
Cat Adoption Success Stories from Blue Cross Society Pune
BCS has had few heartwarming cat adoptions. Each of these adorable felines has found a loving forever home, where they are now thriving with their new families.
Meet little Nosey who found a loving home and is living a beautiful life with his forever family enjoying endless affection and companionship.
The Importance of Adopting Cats from Shelters
Adopting cats from shelters offers numerous benefits compared to purchasing from breeders or pet stores. Many stray cats are in desperate need of a loving home due to overpopulation and abandonment. When you adopt, you give a cat a home and also help in reducing the number of stray cats, reducing the burden on Shelter for Cats, and help in creating a more humane community.
Shelter cats are often spayed or neutered, vaccinated, and healthy. In addition, by choosing to adopt, you support local animal welfare efforts and discourage inappropriate breeding practices. Each adoption allows Shelter for Cats to take in and care for more animals in need. Also, many cats from shelters are already social and may have received behavioural training, which makes them good partners.
How You Can Help Stray Cats?
As a volunteer, you can assist with the sterilisation and vaccination of stray cats in your community through local NGOs that offer these services for free or at low costs. Organising drives with fellow volunteers can help raise awareness about the benefits of sterilisation.
You can also support BCS by promoting adoption drives on your social media and informing friends, family, and colleagues about the importance of adopting stray cats rather than buying pets. Additionally, consider fostering cats to provide temporary homes where they can receive love and develop social skills for successful adoptions. Your efforts, including providing food and participating in rescue operations, will significantly impact the lives of stray cats in need.
Conclusion
Adopting an animal is important for animal welfare as it directly addresses the issues of overpopulation, homelessness, and neglect faced by countless abandoned animals.
By adopting, you provide a loving home for stray animals in need and help ease the burden on Shelter for Cats and rescue services. With each adoption, you help create a place for more animals to receive appropriate care.
You can also support your local Shelter for Cats by donating or volunteering your time and resources. Shelters often rely on donations and community involvement to continue their commitment towards rescuing and caring for stray animals.
By rescuing a cat from a nearby Shelter for Cats and giving your furry friend a forever home, you can make a big difference in the life of the animal. Take the first life-changing step—visit your local Shelter for Cats today and discover the joy of welcoming a loving partner into your home!