What is Kitten Season?

Almost everyone loves playing with cute and cuddly kittens. Between the months of April and October in the United States, however, kittens create a tremendous problem. Kitten season is generally divided into three different seasons, beginning in the spring, peaking during the summer months, and then winding down in the fall. Because of the high volume of litters born during these months, pet shelters are flooded with homeless cats and kittens.

How Do I Volunteer At An Animal Shelter?

October is Adopt a Shelter Dog Month. If you’ve been thinking about adopting a dog, now is the perfect time to move forward with that decision. And even if your home is already at capacity for dogs or you’re not in the right position to bring this type of animal home, you can still help animals in need by volunteering at a shelter.

Like just about everywhere else in the country, shelters around Edmond are always in need of great volunteers. So if you’d like to contribute in this way, we want to shed a little light on what to expect and the best ways you can help: