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FOR INFORMATION:

Melanie Norton, Director of Public Relations
(760) 839-7976/ cell (760) 505-9893

TWO PARTIALLY BLIND KITTENS WAITING FOR HOMES

ESCONDIDO, CA—November 26, 2002—Toby and Jackson, two three month old kittens born partially blind, are still waiting to be adopted after appearing on KUSI Morning News last week with the Escondido Humane Society. Their sisters were adopted immediately after the show, but there hasn’t been any interest in the two male tabbies.

“There’s always a lull in kitten adoptions right before the holidays,” says Denice Beeson, Director of Animal Care. “People aren’t interested in introducing a new pet to the house right before Thanksgiving or before Christmas. A week before Christmas that will change. But, by that time these guys will be twice the size they are now.”

The kittens have had a rough beginning. Almost immediately after giving birth, their mother rejected them, refusing to nurse. The kittens were only 48 hours old when they were brought to the Escondido Humane Society. Because the humane society doesn’t have a shelter right now, the kittens have been in the society’s foster care program until last week.

The kittens are healthy, despite having only partial vision. They will need to be placed into homes where they will be strictly indoors. Their eyes will have to be kept clean and monitored as they grow older. The kittens have already been neutered and are up to date with their shots. Their adoption fee is $85. They are available at the PETsMART store off Sycamore drive in Vista. For information about the kittens, call (760) 630-3544.

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