The Humane Society Naples is now in possession of 15 pure-breed Maine Coon cats. The 15 are from an original group of 63, confiscated in September from an Ocala breeder by Marion County Animal Services.
Marion County Animal Services kept 19 of the cats for adoption and contacted Lee County resident Charlene Campbell, Region 7 Coordinator for Cat Fanicers Association Breeders Assist and Breed Rescue, for assistance in placing the remaining cats. She sent out an appeal to area pet rescues and arranged transfer of the remaining cats to Animal Refuge Center and Gulf Coast Humane Society in Lee County and The Humane Society Naples and Volunteer Services for Animals in Collier County .
The cats are all adults, have been sterilized, microchipped, are current on their vaccines and are ready for immediate adoption. Because they are pure breeds, their adoption fee is $250 each, and that includes 30 days of free pet health insurance.
Incorporated in 1960, The Humane Society Naples is a private local non-profit, no-kill animal shelter. Located at 370 Airport-Pulling Road North in Naples, The Humane Society's Adoption Center hours are Tuesday and Thursday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. For adoption information, call 643-1555 or log onto HSNaples.org