A record number of cats and kittens were adopted during Mohawk Hudson Humane Society’s Feline Fest.

The fest was held on Thursday, July 26 through Sunday, July 29. According to the society, 135 cats and kittens found new homes.

“We were happy to see so many people respond to Feline Fest.  Many families left with more than one cat or kitten.  The smiles on the faces of the new pet parents, our volunteers and staff members were incredible!  You could just see how delighted they were and there was a lot of purring going on as well.  The good mood was contagious,” said Brad Shear, Executive Director in a statement.

According to Shear, the shelter was caring for over 340 felines, with 120 in foster care. This means that the number of animals at the shelter is more manageable but the shelter is still open for adoptions.

The Mohawk Hudson Humane Society has suggested tips to keep your pets safe and calm during Fourth of July celebrations.

According to the society, pets often get loose during Independence Day week because they are afraid of loud and sudden noise that fireworks make.

“The loud sounds may cause some pets to panic, become excited or destructive, and perhaps run away from home in fear,” said Brad Shear, executive director of the Mohawk Hudson Humane Society.

Below are some tips and useful information on keeping your pets safe:

To help reunite any missing pets with their families, this year the Humane Society is offering microchips for only $15 on Sunday, July 1 through Tuesday, July 3. The microchip is the size of a grain of rice and is implanted by a veterinarian between your pet’s shoulder blades. The chip serves as a permanent identification of your pet.

On Saturday, June 16, Curtis Lumber will be holding their 2nd annual pet adoption day across all 22 of their store located in New York and Vermont.

Hundreds of animals from over 70 shelters and rescue groups will be available for adoption including cats, dogs, rabbits, ferrets, birds, and horses.

All adopters that day will recieve goodie bags filled with , toys, leashes, and food.

For more information, and a list of Curtis Lumber locations, PLEASE VISIT.