In western Canada, a charity of animal welfare is rushing to save the resources required to take care of around 300 cats after a man called them and defined himself as being “overwhelmed” because of a large number of kittens and cats in his house. All the felines and their little ones were in good condition.
After an inquiry by the British Columbia SPCA, Bruce Robinson told them that he brought those cats to his home that had been left during the Covid-19 epidemic. He said that after losing his job, it has become very difficult for him to bear the expenses of caring for these animals.
Key Takeaways of 300 Cats are Rescued by Charity after a Call by an “Overwhelmed” Man
- An animal welfare charity is rushing to save the resources required to take care of around 300 cats after a man contacted them.
- Bruce Robinson said that he brought those cats to his home that had been left during the Covid-19 epidemic.
- Eileen Drever said that the felines were friendly and looked to be in good health.
- Robinson calculated that the total number of cats has increased to approximately 298, among which 15 were pregnant.
Eileen Drever of the BC SPCA said that the animal welfare charity sent a team to his house located in the little town of Houston to evaluate the situation. She also said when he was asked regarding the number of cats he owns, the man said it was similar to counting bubbles in hot boiling water.
Eileen Drever told the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation that the felines were friendly and looked to be in good health. Bruce Robinson had a big heart, and he was taking care of them, the lady said. But then the felines kept reproducing. Each one of them can have 3 litters per year.
The man calculated that the total number of cats has increased to approximately 298, among which 15 were pregnant and were expected to give birth soon.
Robinson also tried to give them away to someone else, but he was not lucky enough. As a result, he had to spend hundreds or even thousands of dollars a month to make sure the little creatures had the 28 kilograms of meal they required in a day and to purchase a litter for their ten litter boxes. For this, he sometimes has to go without meals himself.
He said he loves each one of the cats and has given a name to everyone but wanted to send them to a secure place. Eileen Drever said the British Columbia SPCA was rushing to increase resources and searching for a place capable of keeping the felines while they are checked by a vet, spayed or neutered and vaccinated before giving for adoption across the province at centers.
She said that it is a huge task and requires funds to bring these cats in. At the same time, SPCA teams were serving to give supplies, litter and food for the cats. They had to move as soon as possible because the other day, he had between seventy to eighty newborn babies.
Drever said that the custodies against the guardian of the cat were not being examined, as Robinson had reached out for assistance himself. It seemed that the man had tried his best to take care of them, even though the number increased significantly.
