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Edmonton Humane Society takes in 9 kitten litters from Grande Prairie

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31 kittens arrive at the Edmonton Humane Society
WATCH ABOVE: There's a concern about too many cats at the Edmonton Humane Society because too many people aren't taking one important step. Vinesh Pratap reports on the litters of kittens that are, once again, showing up – Jun 3, 2016

Staff with the Edmonton Humane Society are stressing the importance of spaying and neutering pets as it takes in 31 kittens from the Grande Prairie SPCA.

Kitten season – the time of year when cats give birth – usually peaks during late spring and early summer. Many litters end up at the EHS, often without mothers.

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READ MORE: ‘Kitten season is out of control’: Alberta animal shelters overcapacity 

Currently, the group is preparing for a transfer of nine litters from its northern partner.

“We are happy to assist our fellow humane societies,” said Edmonton Humane Society CEO Miranda Jordan-Smith.

“We’d like to take this opportunity to stress the importance of spay/neuter surgery in preventing unwanted litters, and reducing our homeless cat population.”

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READ MORE: Edmonton Humane Society going extra mile to help dogs in remote northern community 

The Edmonton Humane Society continues to look for solutions to cat overpopulation, including participating in the Million Cat Challenge, and launching a Trap, Neuter, Return program for feral cats in 2015.

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