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    <title>Patty Baker Humane Society Naples</title>
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      <title>Patty Baker Humane Society Naples hosts special kitten adoption event June 13 and 14</title>
      <link>https://www.wgcu.org/human-interest/2026-06-12/patty-baker-humane-society-naples-hosts-special-kitten-adoption-event-june-13-and-14</link>
      <description>Reduced adoption fees aim to help more kittens find loving homes during peak season.</description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<figure><img src="https://npr.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/7d41004/2147483647/strip/false/crop/4284x5712+0+0/resize/396x528!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnpr-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F54%2F67%2F525277ec42cb9b49f709b9a74b31%2Ftanzanite-male.jpeg" alt="Patty Baker Humane Society Naples is reducing adoption fees for kittens on Saturday, June 13 and Sunday, June 14. Adoption fees for kittens will be $50 during the two-day adoption event. Above, Tanzanite, a two-month-old male, is available for adoption at PBHSN’s main shelter, located at 370 Airport-Pulling Road North."><figcaption> Patty Baker Humane Society Naples is reducing adoption fees for kittens on Saturday, June 13 and Sunday, June 14. Adoption fees for kittens will be $50 during the two-day adoption event. Above, Tanzanite, a two-month-old male, is available for adoption at PBHSN’s main shelter, located at 370 Airport-Pulling Road North.<span>(Patty Baker /  WGCU)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Calicos, rag dolls, Siamese, shorthairs, longhairs, tabbies -- you name it and local animal shelters likely have it this time of year ... and more than likely it’s in a small, young cat version.</p><p></p><p>To help relieve that abundance the Patty Baker Humane Society Naples is encouraging kitten adoptions this Saturday, and Sunday. For the limited-time event, adoption fees will be reduced to $50, creating additional opportunities for families to welcome a new companion into their homes while supporting the shelter’s ongoing efforts.</p><p></p><p>Each year, kitten season brings a surge of young cats into shelters across Southwest Florida, increasing demand for housing, veterinary care and foster support. In 2025, Patty Baker received more than 1,100 kittens during the March to October kitten season.<br></p><figure><img src="https://npr.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/ac6e83b/2147483647/strip/false/crop/407x265+0+0/resize/407x265!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnpr-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F7b%2F9b%2Ff3dc0f254d3f910b94a6ab315523%2Fpatty-baker-kittens.jpg" alt="Patty Baker Humane Society Naples is encouraging kitten adoptions by reducing kitten adoption fees on Saturday, June 13, and Sunday, June 14. Approximately 50 kittens are available between the PBHSN main shelter and the von Arx Adoption Center. At right is Sidney, a 2-month-old female, and at left is Layton, a 2--month-old male. Either or both are available for adoption at PBHSN’s main shelter, located at 370 Airport-Pulling Road North."><figcaption> &amp;nbsp;Patty Baker Humane Society Naples is encouraging kitten adoptions by reducing kitten adoption fees on Saturday, June 13, and Sunday, June 14. Approximately 50 kittens are available between the PBHSN main shelter and the von Arx Adoption Center.  At right is Sidney, a 2-month-old female,  and at left is Layton, a 2--month-old male. Either or both are available for adoption at PBHSN’s main shelter, located at 370 Airport-Pulling Road North. <span>(Patty Baker /  WGCU)</span></figcaption></figure><p></p><p>Here’s Becca Morris, CEO of Patty Baker Humane Society Naples:</p><p>“Kitten season brings an incredible number of vulnerable animals through our doors, and every adoption makes a meaningful difference.</p><p>When a family adopts a kitten, they’re not only changing the animal’s life, but also helping us create space to care for the next kitten that needs our help.”</p><p>Patty Baker currently has approximately 50 kittens available between its main shelter and the von Arx Adoption Center. All kittens are spayed or neutered, vaccinated, microchipped and receive a vet examination prior to adoption.</p><p>Community members interested in adopting can visit either location Saturday or Sunday. Adoption hours at the main shelter, at 370 Airport-Pulling Road North, are 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The von Arx Adoption Center at 2400-7 Immokalee Road is open from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m.</p><p> <i>Patty Baker Humane Society Naples was founded in 1960 to address a growing homeless animal population in Collier County. Its mission remains to shelter animals in times of need, locate life-long homes and advocate for responsible pet ownership.</i></p><p><i>WGCU is your trusted source for news and information in Southwest Florida. We are a nonprofit public service, and your support is more critical than ever. Keep public media strong and&nbsp;</i><a href="https://wgcu.secureallegiance.com/wgcu/WebModule/Donate.aspx?P=JOURNALISM&amp;PAGETYPE=PLG&amp;CHECK=Fh6V9MuzTVcdN7RxIr2SYb1YhDw50SikSh2nq0qouhg%3d"><i>donate&nbsp;</i></a><i>now. Thank you. </i></p>]]></content:encoded>
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