The Okanagan Humane Society kicked off National Adoption Week at Kelowna香蕉视频直播檚 Pet Smart.

Vice-President of Operations Charity Dickinson said the two-hour adoption event was highly successful.

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Dickinson said the last event at Bosley香蕉视频直播檚 in Kelowna found similar success.

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All of the cats are vaccinated and spayed or neutered before being adopted out. The humane society asks adoptees to keep their new cat indoors and slowly introduce them to other animals living in the home.

Learn more about the Okanagan Humane Society or find a new furry friend by visiting the organization on Facebook.

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