It has been a busy couple of weeks for the Humane Society of Putnam County when it comes to fosters and adoptions of animals. 

Fresh off a successful adoption event for kittens recently, Humane Society continues to offer fosters/adoptions, while also trying to return pets to their rightful owners. 

"Our adoption event went very well. We had a great group of volunteers to help with setting up and breaking down all of the equipment and tend to the kitten's needs throughout the day. Out of 20 kittens, six were adopted and one went into a foster-to-adopt home. The adoption event will be a monthly event held at Rescued Treasures, as the weather allows," Kelly Murphy, Program Coordinator for the Humane Society of Putnam County, told The Putnam County Post.

The shelter has been busy trying to pair animals back with their owners, especially stray dogs. 

Murphy said her opinion on strays that come into the shelter is that many dog owners allow their pet to roam free outside and well intentioned residents pick the dogs up and bring them to the shelter. 

"More often than not, the dog is picked up on the road or along a field not far from the owner's home. Most of the dogs brought into the shelter are not microchipped. I would guess we are able to reunite over half of the animals that are dropped off or reported as strays with their owners," Murphy said. 

In addition to the monthly events, there will also be Kitten Yoga will be taking place Sept. 25 at Your Yoga Nest. Tickets can be purchased online (https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kitten-yoga-tickets-407476231377) or in person at Your Yoga Nest, 1248 N. Lincoln Rd., Rockville. If someone wishes to adopt a kitten during the event, the ticket fee, which is $20, will be applied toward the adoption fee. The adoption fee is $75 and includes the spaying/neutering, vaccination and microchipping of the kitten. 

The shelter is open Wednesday through Friday from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. and from 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. 

If anyone needs to surrender a pet or has a lost/found or stray animal, they can call the Putnam County Animal Care & Control at 653-1943 or email at hspcanimals14@gmail.com.