Feline mouths to feed in Central Oregon

The Humane Society of Central Oregon needs help in providing premium kitten food to feed the 127 kittens and cats currently in its shelter and foster homes.

The shelter has received nearly 450 felines since May 1, 2005. It is currently in the midst of “kitten season,” and the shelter needs help in feeding all of these homeless kittens.

The Humane Society of Central Oregon desperately needs premium dry kitten food to nurture these newborns. The kittens need the best possible nutrition and the shelter prefers brands like Nutro, Science Diet, Royal Canin, Pro Plan or similar products. Other items needed are chicken- or turkey-based canned cat food, regular cat litter (non-clumping) and kitten milk replacer (KMR).

During kitten season the shelter relies upon the generosity of the community to help save precious lives. It asks people to donate tax deductible items.

Donations can be dropped-off in Sisters at The Nugget Newspaper, 442 E. Main Ave., or purchase food at Sisters Feed & Supply, 102 E. Main, for delivery to The Nugget. In Bend take donations to the Humane Society of Central Oregon’s Animal Shelter, Thrift Store (5th and Greenwood) or Bend Pet Express West or East.

For more information call the (Bend) Humane Society of Central Oregon at 382-3537. The animal shelter is located at 61170 S.E. 27th Street, just south of Reed Market Road.