Anticipating a statewide “shelter in place” order, which was issued by Gov. Doug Ducey March 30 and went into effect March 31, Sun Cities 4 Paws Cat Rescue officials made adjustments to the agency’s operation.
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Sun Cities 4 Paws Rescue adjusting operations
Intake halted, adoptions can still be made
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We will move as many available cats as possible to these locations as space allows. We will continue to have staff and/or volunteers at these locations to help with adoptions.”
Anticipating a statewide “shelter in place” order, which was issued by Gov. Doug Ducey March 30 and went into effect March 31, Sun Cities 4 Paws Cat Rescue officials made adjustments to the agency’s operation.
Staff and volunteers halted the intake of new cats to its locations, according to Deb Heise, 4 Paws board president. Residents who find a cat or want to turn in a cat are asked to visit the 4 Paws website, 4pawsrescue.org/resources.html, under the Resources tab for instructions.
The Youngtown adoption center, 11129 W. Michigan Ave., is closed and will remain so until Thursday, April 30.
“This will be revised as needed,” Ms. Heise stated in an email.
The Peoria shelter, 10807 N. 96th Ave., will conduct adopions, but by appointment only, no walk-ins will be served, according to Ms. Heise. Call 623-773-2246.
The PetSmart stores, 13764 W. Bell Road, Surprise and 25372 N. Lake Pleasant Parkway, Peoria will be 4 Paws’ primary adoption centers.
“We will move as many available cats as possible to these locations as space allows,” Ms. Heise stated. “We will continue to have staff and/or volunteers at these locations to help with adoptions.”
4 Paws officials are also looking for people to serve as foster homes for a large number of kittens and adult cats due to an owner’s surrender.
“With many people already participating in ‘shelter at Home,’ this is the perfect opportunity to help the cats/kittens in need,” Ms. Heiser stated.
Sun Cities 4 Paws will provide food and litter to any who offer to help as fosters during this time, Ms. Heise explained. An experienced staff member will also be available to answer questions on kitten or adult fostering. This program is to ensure all cats/kittens have a chance of adoption during this unprecedented situation, she added.
4 Paws also needs supplies, such as paper towels, bleach, litter, especially non clumping clay, wet and dry cat food, KMR kitten formula or monetary donations. Supplies can be dropped off at the Peoria location or the thrift store next to the Youngtown location. Monetary donations can be made at bit.ly/2UanzZg.
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