Susi John, President of the High Country SPCA, says she's seeing an increase in stray cats.

The High Country SPCA is busy trying to help the population of stray pets in the Foothills.

Susi John, President of the High Country SPCA, says the stray population is growing and that they need to deal with it before it gets out of hand.

John says right now she's seeing an influx of cats.

"It's the season, there's a lot of cats that are having kittens right now." she says. "Some people don't mind having one stray hanging around the house but once they have a whole litter it gets out of control pretty fast and that's when we get a lot of phone calls and get asked if we can take them in and adopt them out."

In August the SPCA will be hosting a spay and neuter clinic for stray animals and for those who may not be able to afford the procedure for their pets.

John says prevention is key in keeping the amount of strays down.

"The population here just in Turner Valley alone is out of control a little bit and if we don't get our hands on it then in a few months it's just going to be so much more so it's very important."

She adds volunteers are needed for the clinic to help trap strays, prep the animals, and assist with surgeries.

Anyone looking for an application for the clinic on Aug. 16 or who is interested in volunteering can go to the High Country SPCAs Facebook page.

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