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14 - The Oakville Beaver, Friday September 5, 2008 www.oakvillebeaver.com Relax Rescued cats straining humane society's resources By David Lea OAKVILLE BEAVER STAFF MARY MORTON TOURS Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2008 ROYAL ALEXANDRA THEATRE Lunch: The Hot House $115.00 Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2008 CANON THEATRE Lunch: The Old Mill Inn $130.00 Friday, Jan. 2, 2009 CANON THEATRE Lunch: The Old Mill Inn $140.00 Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2009 PRINCESS OF WALES THEATRE Lunch: Penelope's Restaurant $140.00 MICHAEL IVANIN / OAKVILLE BEAVER CALL OWEN CAINE (905) 333-8880 TO BOOK YOUR TOUR TODAY! · Burlington & Oakville departures Price includes transportation & lunch · Booking & payment 6 weeks prior to event · Reg.#04488722 EXPERIENCE INDIA: Armaity Bhabha, who is visiting from India, helps Sapna Bhatia to achieve self realization during an introduction to Sahaja Yoga at the Experience India event at the Kerr Street Organic Farmers's Market last Saturday. arance Cle Used 2006 GRAND VITARA PURCHASE FROM $ 18,995 JLX MODEL Automatic, 4x4, electronic stability with traction control, 17" alloy wheels, sunroof, brake assist and & more. $ Despite an influx of well wishes and support, the Oakville and District Humane Society continues to seek the public's help in caring for more than 50 cats rescued from a northeast Oakville home last month. On Friday, Aug. 22, animal control officers found the cats in squalid conditions after being tipped off by a concerned neighbour. Johanne Golder, the executive director of the Oakville and District Humane Society, said the home was apparently the site of a Bengal cat breeding operation gone wrong. The cats were taken in by the humane society, but caring for them has taxed the organization's already limited resources. "We definitely need money to support them," said Golder, who noted that the shelter on Cornwall Road can house around 160 cats comfortably, but currently has 400 in its care. "We're processing the cats, some should become available for adoption next week, I should think," said Golder. "We've had a huge response from people wanting to adopt and foster them, which is great." Golder also noted that while adoptions at the shelter are up, more animals come in every day, so the humane society must spend more money to house, feed and spay or neuter its charges. "We certainly need people to think about adopting, now's the time," said Golder. "We're overcrowded and limited on space. The community has started to come together to support us, but we need more help." Golder noted the humane society has reached the point where it may rent a second trailer to help house the cats because there is simply no room in the shelter. For those not ready to adopt, Golder asks they try being a foster parent to a cat. Many of the 50 cats that recently arrived, need to get used OAKVILLE BEAVER FILE PHOTO IN GOOD HANDS: Oakville and District Humane Society animal health technician Deb Gray holds one of the rescued cats. to being cared for by humans. "You can see a change in some of them already," said Golder. "They're getting used to some of the staff who are looking after them. They're realizing that they're not being threatened and they don't have to worry, but it takes time to build trust. They've been through a lot." Anyone interested in becoming a foster parent or adopting one of these cats, when they are ready, can call the shelter at 905-845-1551 or e-mail rescuecats@oakvillehumane.ca. A one-time donation to help the rescued cats may be made to the Oakville and District Humane Society either online, by mail or by telephone. Donations should be earmarked `rescuecats.' Ongoing donations of just $10 per month will help the humane society continue to rescue animals in distress. See more details at www.oakvillehumane.ca. The owner of the home where the cats were found was not present when the search warrant was administered and is the focus of an investigation. 300 Gas Card with each 06 Grand Vitara purchase. Units Available 2006 JLX leather 55K Black 2006 JLX leather 79K Grey 2006 JLX cloth 46K Grey 2006 JLX leather 33K Black 2006 JLX leather 68K Silver 2006 JLX cloth 66K Black Visit Suzuki of Oakville and suzukioakville.ca today. Suzuki of Oakville 2219 Wyecroft Rd., Oakville, ON L6L 5L7 · Toll Free 1-877-469-5969 fax 905-469-4562 suzukioakville.ca