JUNE IS ADOPT A CAT MONTH!CATS NEED YOUR HELP:
Every year, the Humane Society takes in approximately 8,000 cats. 6,000 of these cats come in as strays, without identification such as a license tag, identification tag or microchip. In 2009, less than 200 of these cats were reclaimed by their owner. That statistic is startling. Simply put, cat owners do not come looking for their cat, should he or she go missing. On top of the large number of stray cats that come in to the Humane Society, the Pikes Peak region has an enormous cat overpopulation problem and the save rate for cats is less than 40%. The Humane Society needs the community’s help to change this. We want to save more cats! Please do your part to change their fate. Check out the different programs we have that you can participate in. Save a life by adopting, spaying or neutering and licensing (so they are returned to you).
 CAT STORY 3: NO CAT GETS LEFT BEHIND!
Every cat adoption during June will include the rabies vaccination, as well as a microchip. But that’s not all! You’ll also receive the “Cat Guide for Lifelong Health” and $20 in coupons from Hill's Science Diet. Our goal for June is to adopt 330 cats!
 FELINE FRENZY CATURDAYS!
Every Saturday, we offer two for one cat or kitten adoptions! Yes, that’s right, you can adopt two felines for the price of one…and everyone knows that two are better than one! In all seriousness, most cats enjoy the company of another, so think about saving two lives and giving yourself the gift of twice the enjoyment!
 TAKE THE PLEDGE!
Pledge to make a difference for cats in our community. Stop by the shelter and sign our wall or click here to “Take The Pledge”: I agree to keep my cat indoors. If my cat goes missing, I pledge to search for him or her at the Humane Society! My cat will have a forever home with me. We want to collect 1,000 signatures during the month of June!
 PLEASE LICENSE YOUR CAT
The Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region is thrilled that the Colorado Springs City Council has approved the ordinances necessary for us to enact cat licensing for owned cats, and a trap-neuter-return program for feral cats. We are so appreciative of the Council members’ unanimous approval of these new laws to help improve the plight of cats in our community. What does this mean for the average citizen? If you’re a cat owner, as of January 1st, 2009, you’ll need to purchase a license for each of your cats that’s at least four months old. Licenses are discounted for spayed and neutered animals, as well as for the pets of senior citizens. Proof of a rabies vaccine is required for a license. You may purchase cat licenses on this website beginning on January 1st. It is possible to use a microchip as a license instead of a tag, but the chip must be properly registered through the Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region.
Why should I license my cat?
While it is the law, perhaps more importantly, your cat’s license gives him a way home if he becomes lost. We devote many staff and volunteer hours each week to looking for the owners of lost pets, and a license can make reuniting you and your pet a much speedier process. In fact, sometimes we contact an owner of a lost pet before they even know their pet’s missing! How much will it cost? Cat and dog licenses have the same fees. A license tag is $12 for a spayed or neutered cat for one year. A license for an unsterilized cat is $25 for one year. Three year licenses are $33 for a spayed or neutered cats and $65 for unsterilized cats. Discounts are available for senior citizens ages 65 and up. Purchasing A LicenseYou may buy your pet's license from the Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region if you are an owner in the City of Colorado Springs, Monument, or in designated dog control areas of El Paso County. Licenses for residents of Fountain may be obtained at Fountain's City Hall. Please note that licenses are required by law in these jurisdictions; if you are not sure whether you are in an area that requires licenses, please call our operators at (719) 473-1741. To purchase a license:Our online licensing process is being revamped, and will be available again within a few weeks. In the meantime, to purchase a license, please download, print and mail this form in with your payment: Printable Licensing Form. If you have any questions, you may contact us during regular business hours at (719) 473-1741. 
CatS.N.I.P.
In an effort to save the lives of cats in the Pikes Peak Region, the Humane Society has created a new low-cost spay and neuter program for cat owners called CatS.N.I.P - Spay (S), Neuter (N), Incentive (I) Program (P). We believe this program will save the lives of cats by reducing the number of unwanted litters produced, and we hope to use CatS.N.I.P. as a tool to educate the community about the tremendous cat overpopulation problem. Vouchers are available to cat owners in need of financial assistance the first Monday of each month at 11:00 a.m. for a $15 fee which covers the spay or neuter surgery, rabies vaccinations, feline distemper vaccinations, and a cat license. The certificates are sold on a first come, first serve basis and go fast. CATS.N.I.P vouchers will go on sale again on Monday, June 7th, as soon as the shelter opens (11am). They go quickly, so do get here early.  T.N.R. (TRAP-NEUTER-RETURN)
Are you feeding stray cats? Become a “Colony Manager.”
Like many other animals, feral cats live outdoors. If you are feeding neighborhood cats, thanks for being a good neighbor. You can improve their quality of life by volunteering to be a Feral Cat Colony Manager for the Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region. Spayed and neutered cats make better neighbors and will help reduce the cat overpopulation problem. The annoying cat mating behaviors such as yowling and fighting will decrease and there will be no more stray kittens. The Humane Society wants to help provide care for these stray cats by: - Providing testing and free spaying and neutering - Vaccinating against rabies and other illnesses - Once trapped, tested, sterilized (spay or neutered) and vaccinated, cats will be ear-tipped for identification purposes. Ear tipping will allow you to easily identify a cat that has already been spayed or neutered and eliminate stressful handling. What are the responsibilities of a Colony Manager (CM)? 1- Feeding - the CM is responsible for ensuring colony is adequately supplied with food and ensuring care for cats in their absence. 2- Monitoring- the CM is responsible for monitoring the colony for new animals, unsterilized animals and threats to the colony. 3- Sterilization- the CM is responsible for bringing call colony cats into the HSPPR surgery center for sterilization. 4- Maintenance- the CM is responsible for cleaning and maintaining the colony grounds as well as the colony shelters. 5- Educating- the CM is responsible for educating citizens about the benefits of a TNR program. This mostly refers to hanging door flyers in the colony neighborhood. Contact information: If you are interested in helping your neighborhood stray cats, please email the HSPPR Trap-Neuter-Release Program manager, June Iv, or call her at 719-473-1741 at ext 157.
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