22/06/2025
*** NOT-SO-TERRIFIC NEWS ALERT ***
Regrettably, yesterday was not the day we had hoped for. Although we did hit our 100th July adoption (Congratulations Tank!), we also had 47 intakes. That's not an error. FORTY-SEVEN animals were brought in yesterday (compared to just 4 adoptions). That is nearly half of our total July adoptions in just one day. Our kennels are currently packed and it is hard not to feel dejected - we have been working so hard to get animals out of the shelter and into loving homes, only to have all that work cancelled out in three days this week (96 intakes so far in just this week).
We cannot stress enough how important responsible pet ownership is to the well-being of our community, and to helping us keep shelter kennels empty. Please spay and neuter your pets! Please understand the negative impact your unfixed animal will have on so many. Tens of thousands of unwanted animals are euthanized in North Carolina each year. OCAS is proud to do our part and all animals are spayed/neutered before they go home. Please do your part and ensure your pets are not contributing to this crisis. 47 intakes in one day is simply not sustainable. We are doing all that we can to help, but we cannot do it alone. Pet ownership is a responsibility and not bringing more animals into a world where so many are not wanted is a very important part of that responsibility. No, your animal does not need to experience "just one litter". No, we can guarantee the world does not need more schnorkies or schnoodles. Yes, it absolutely does matter when you allow your unfixed cat to roam the neighborhood (the majority of our intakes are cats).
We need your help, Onslow County! Please spay & neuter your pets. and help us make a change for the better for the animals of our community. Lives depend on it.
If you are in need of resources for spay/neuter services, please feel free to contact us here on FB or call the shelter. We are happy to help!
* With all these intakes, we are especially in need of kitten fosters. If you are interested in helping OCAS to care for our tiniest feline friends, please email our foster coordinator at [email protected]. We will be happy to have you join the OCAS foster team.