Article content In 2020, cat adoptions rose 23 percent at the SPCA, with dog adoptions increasing by seven percent during the same period. Kennel manager Chris Bowers said 2021 is on pace to eclipse those adoption numbers, but the rising number of animal intakes is a concerning trend. We apologize, but this video has failed to load. Try refreshing your browser. SPCA seeing surge in pet adoptions, but concerned about rising drop-off rates Back to video “The one thing that people forget when adopting a puppy or kitten is that a lot of work goes into it,” said Bowers. “Pet ownership is such a rewarding experience, but there is real follow through needed when it comes to the animal’s training and welfare.”