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AKRON, Ohio -- This is the time of year when the cat population explodes, leaving one animal shelter over burdened and not enough room to house them.
Stephanie Smith doesn't know it but she's about to save a life. She and her mother, Sue, showed up at the Summit County Animal Control Facility in Akron to adopt a cat.
The facility is in dire straits and may have to start euthanizing cats soon.
Administration Services Director Craig Stanley said 203 cats are being housed there right now and not enough cages. In fact, he says they're just one empty cage away from having to start euthanizing some of the cats to make room for more.
Christine Fatheree, Animal Control Manager, says "Spring and summer are the months when the cats are breeding and we have overflow of cats and unfortunately we can't turn anyone away. We have to accept all cats."
This facility has to follow a county ordinance that says no animals can be turned away.
Stephanie Smith was looking for a cat to take with her to college.
She and her mother, Sue, chose the animal shelter because of the extras that come along with the cat, like the price. "They're all spayed and neutered and all their shots and medical records for, I think they said, $60 so what better place to go than here."
Stephanie chose a long haired gray cat that's about two years old. A female feline who now has the promise of a happy future and a loving home.
Anyone who needs more information can call the Summit County Animal Control Facility at (330) 643-2845.
Stephanie Smith doesn't know it but she's about to save a life. She and her mother, Sue, showed up at the Summit County Animal Control Facility in Akron to adopt a cat.
The facility is in dire straits and may have to start euthanizing cats soon.
Administration Services Director Craig Stanley said 203 cats are being housed there right now and not enough cages. In fact, he says they're just one empty cage away from having to start euthanizing some of the cats to make room for more.
Christine Fatheree, Animal Control Manager, says "Spring and summer are the months when the cats are breeding and we have overflow of cats and unfortunately we can't turn anyone away. We have to accept all cats."
This facility has to follow a county ordinance that says no animals can be turned away.
Stephanie Smith was looking for a cat to take with her to college.
She and her mother, Sue, chose the animal shelter because of the extras that come along with the cat, like the price. "They're all spayed and neutered and all their shots and medical records for, I think they said, $60 so what better place to go than here."
Stephanie chose a long haired gray cat that's about two years old. A female feline who now has the promise of a happy future and a loving home.
Anyone who needs more information can call the Summit County Animal Control Facility at (330) 643-2845.
