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Where there are rats, there are cats

By Meg Olson

Point Roberts has a big feral (wild) cat problem. Some of the cats are homeless pets and other have been born “in the wild” and truly are feral. One of the major concerns is the health of these cats.

With the help of a few devoted individuals on the Point, the Tsawwassen Animal Hospital with its Delta Homeless Animal Fund has been spaying and neutering these feral cats and then re-releasing them where they were caught or finding them new homes if they are adoptable. The fund has been in place for just over four years and it relies on the good-hearted clients at the hospital to donate money. The Tsawwassen Animal Hospital donates the surgical and medical care for these animals; the fund covers costs for medications and supplies.

Over the last few months Tsawwassen Animal Hospital has been getting unhealthy kittens from Point Roberts. This means an even greater cost for the Delta Homeless Animal Fund. The kittens need to be isolated and medicated for weeks. Dr. Gemeinhardt, owner of Tsawwassen Animal Hospital says “Our goal for Point Roberts is to achieve a stable, healthy population of feral cats and to help control overpopulation and illness through spaying, neutering and when possible, adoption.”

The Tsawwassen Animal Hospital loves helping these animals but the fund is at an all time low. We are asking the residents and businesses of Point Roberts to help out the Delta Homeless Animal Fund by donating money to this fine cause. The Tsawwassen Animal Hospital has a donation box on the counter or you can mail them a check (Canadian bank) at unit 1-1835 56th Street Delta, BC V4L 2B4.

To find out more about the Delta Homeless Animal Fund and Tsawwassen Animal Hospital, please visit their web site at www.tsawwassenvet.infovet.ca

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