The Osceola County animal shelter is pleading with the community for help as they prepare for the time of year they call “Kitten Season.”
It's the time of year when shelter workers see litter after litter of kittens and puppies. And they are already overcrowded.
Now they are asking for the public’s help to stay informed and get their pets spayed and neutered.
“We are just really emphasizing the spaying and neutering of pets to help cut down on the population of pets in the community in general. It will also help cut down on the amount of animals coming to the shelter,” said Kim Staton, the director of Osceola County Animal Services.
In the last two years the Shelter in Osceola County has seen more than 9,200 animals, much higher than in previous year, by almost 1,000 animals.
They’re hoping they aren’t as busy this year, but they are actively working to get low-cost spay and neuter treatment centers in the area.