Animal shelter overflowing with kittens and cats

Kitten season is in full swing and the El Dorado County Animal Services shelter in Placerville is reaching out to the community to encourage adoptions.

The Placerville shelter, in partnership with People for Animal Welfare in El Dorado County, has temporarily reduced the adoption fee for kittens to $40 and for adult cats to only $20.

The adoption fee for kittens and cats includes a veterinary check, vaccinations, microchip, and spay or neuter. The shelter is located at 511 Placerville Drive in Placerville and is open Monday through Saturday from 9:30am to noon and 1-4:30pm. Pictures of the kittens and cats can be found online. The website is updated hourly.

To reach the shelter with questions about adoption or the animal foster care program, call (530) 621.7631.