Summerland's non-profit animal sanctuary Critteraid is in need of donations to help look after sick cats and kitties

The Critteraid Animal Sanctuary in Summerland is looking for support for the many cats and kittens they help nurse back to help and continue to look after.

“Part of life saving care the Critteraid provides is to young kittens, and new kittens that are born to moms that unfortunately are not given the best start,” Critteraid Animal Director Jess Byer explained.

“These are moms who spend their first bit of life and pregnancy outside on the streets eating garbage, and basically just trying to keep themselves alive.”

Multiple litters of kittens come into Critteraid's care, where they nurse them back to health before they can be adopted into loving, warm homes. But some of those cats never fully heal and are in need of the full time support from the medical care team that the sanctuary provides.

“We're always in need of sponsors for some of the residents and of course donations from the public,” Byer added.

“Food is a big cost right now, and if you'd like to help you can always donate on our website or make a donation directly at our thrift shop in downtown Summerland, and we can't thank the public enough for the support for all our animals.”

For more information on Critteraid or to donate, visit their website here.