ISPCA appeals for new homes for over 100 cats currently in care in Ireland

Looking for a pet for Christmas?

The ISPCA is appealing for new homes for a number of cats currently in the care of the ISPCA National Animal Centre in Longford. The cattery is now full to capacity with over 50 cats and kittens needing good homes. 351 cats and kittens have been responsibly rehomed from the Centre in 2017 so far, 207 of which originated from an ex-research facility, with 144 being seized by or surrendered to ISPCA inspectors. 50 cats remain at the ex-research facility and the ISPCA would like to be able to remove them before Christmas. The ISPCA is appealing to members of the public to consider adopting one of these cats if they are considering getting a new pet. All of the cats are fully vet checked, vaccinated, treated for parasites, litter trained, neutered or spayed and they will need to be rehomed as indoor cats only. Commenting on the pets at the National Animal Centre in Longford, Eva Ellis, ISPCA Centre Manager said: “These adorable cats will make wonderful pets, plus they are naturally independent, making them perfect companions for people with busy lifestyles. “They love nothing more than to sit on a lap and be cuddled plus the mere act of stroking a cat has been known to release endorphins in our brain associated with well-being and happiness, linked to lowering blood pressure as well as lowering the risk of heart disease. “We are, however, struggling to find new owners to adopt these gorgeous cats and with so many in our care, we are under pressure to find room to take in an additional 50 cats due to be removed from an ex-research laboratory by the end of December,” Eva added. “Despite spending their entire life living in a clinical environment with limited stimuli, these cats are all adorably interactive and love attention.” You can visit the ISPCA National Animal Centre in Longford Wednesday to Sunday from 11:30 to 4pm. For more information, email info@ispca.ie, call (043) 33 25035 (0) or visit the ISPCA website to see the many cats and kittens looking for good homes.