The Cat House on the Kings has set a goal of raising $50,000 by Wednesday, Feb. 11, to provide 1,000 low-cost spay or neuters ahead of the “kitten season” flood.

California’s largest no-cage, no-kill cat sanctuary and adoption center is off to a strong start after securing a $15,000 match from a donor. As of Friday, more than $39,000 had been donated.

“Each year our goal is to provide low cost spay/neuter for thousands of cats and many dogs in need,” said Beth Caffrey, who heads donor relations for the Cat House.

“Last year our number of spays/neuters provided dropped by 2000 due to lower grant and donor funding. Increasing spay/neuter each year addresses the root cause of overpopulation. This will reduce unplanned litters — reducing shelter overcrowding and transforming the lives of people and pets — one spay/neuter at a time.”

Overcrowded Shelters Throughout Western US

Caffrey explained that based on the Cat House’s experience working with shelters throughout the western U.S. it has found unique challenges in different locales. But there is one constant: They are all overcrowded.

“With pets moving more slowly out of shelters and rescues, adoptable pets may be euthanized due to lack of space, so more organizations ask us to take cats,” Caffrey said. “And, of course, many pet owners also struggle to afford the skyrocketing cost of spay/neuter services.”

To donate, scan the QR code in the image below, text CATHOUSE to 53-555 or visit The Cat House on the Kings website.

The Cat House is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, receives no government or public funding, and relies entirely on donations from the public to carry out its mission.