Free adoption day hosted by the Montreal SPCA unites families and dogs
Fortunately, he found another pair—a kitten and an adult cat—which the staff suggested might be a better match since the adult cat could help care for the kitten.
In the first half of 2024, the Montreal SPCA took in 6,200 animals. To help these animals find homes, the shelter waived adoption fees on Monday, offering cats, dogs, rabbits, birds, and other small animals for adoption.
Yuecheng Huang, after waiting three hours in the rain, entered the shelter at 11:15 a.m., where more than 200 animals in the shelter and another 600 in foster care were looking for families.
Despite the fee waiver, potential adopters were still required to go through the SPCA's standard adoption process, which includes a consultation with adoption counselors.
"They ask basic questions, like if I have other animals at home, if I have children, and whether I’d consider declawing my cat, which I wouldn’t," said Huang.
He was interested in adopting two cats, but was concerned about adopting two kittens due to his limited time at home.
Fortunately, he found another pair—a kitten and an adult cat—which the staff suggested might be a better match since the adult cat could help care for the kitten.
Huang praised the adoption process as smooth and efficient. “I asked about their health conditions and got all the information I needed. It’s clear they really care about the animals.”
Although he brought carriers, the cats weren’t ready to go home yet as they were still waiting to be sterilized. "It will take a few more days, and they’ll call me once it’s done so I can pick them up. They’re definitely adorable, and I’m very excited."
