Cat overpopulation affects the number the cats the shelter is able to serve and re-home. While we don’t turn any cats away, our capacity is limited by shelter space and our foster network. Cats with moderate to severe social, behavioral, or health problems may not meet the minimum criteria for adoption, and may be humanely euthanized by veterinary certified euthanasia technicians through lethal injection. Older cats may have trouble competing with the many young kittens available for adoption. While there is no time-limit for pets at Willamette Humane Society, cats that spend long periods of time at the shelter may become sick and stressed.
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