Is the Capital Area Humane Society a “no-kill” shelter?
Beginning September 1, 2009 we will be a managed admission shelter. That means we will only accept animals for whom we can provide the highest quality of care. We will serve feral cats by helping to coordinate spay or neuter services only. Healthy feral cats will no longer be admitted to the Humane Society for euthanasia. We will serve healthy momma cats with un-weaned kittens by providing support and supplies for the caregiver until the kittens are no longer nursing. Admission of these kittens and/or their mom will be guaranteed to the caregiver when the kittens are 8 weeks of age. Stray cats from outside of Franklin County will no longer be admitted to the Capital Area Humane Society. A lost cat should remain in the community it was found for the very best chance of finding their way home. We make every effort to place animals into loving and permanent homes. We do not place time limits on animals available for adoption as long as they remain healthy and well adjusted. The most diffi
