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The Regina Cat Rescue is asking for all paws on deck to help deal with an unprecedented influx of kittens in their care.

The rescue currently has 170 felines in foster homes and approximately 70 of those are kittens. Although it’s not unusual to have that many kittens at one time, volunteer adoption co-ordinator Alanna Whippler said it’s unusual to have so many so early in the summer. She said numbers exploded in late May, early June, which doesn’t normally happen until late July and early August.

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“It’s a strain on resources,” said Whippler. “We don’t get any public funding … we’re doing this all on our own with volunteers.”

For every cat taken in, the rescue provides veterinary treatment as needed, which includes spays and neuters, vaccinations, dental cleanings and more. The rescue also cares for 200 community cats at various colonies in Regina.

“We do spend a lot of money on vet care. That number’s increased quite a bit over the last couple years,” said Whippler.