For the first time in more than a decade, SpokAnimal says they have run out of non-clumping cat litter.

SpokAnimal uses non-clumping litter because the litter boxes are completely changed out every day due to the risk of disease.  Staff and volunteers have been forced to use shredded paper and clumping litter as a temporary substitute.

SpokAnimal CARE Director Gail Mackie says it has been an extremely busy season with hundreds of cats and kittens coming into the shelter.

The shelter's cat room uses about 10 pounds of litter every day.

SpokAnimal accepts donations at the humane society Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday from noon to 4 p.m.

Officials at SpokAnimal are concerned that a puppy mill might be operating on the South Hill in the vicinity of 37th and Freya after four purebred Westies were found in poor condition.

There's new reason tonight to adopt from SCRAPS Animal Shelter. Not only will a new cat or dog give you the love and companionship of a pet, it's a lot cheaper to bring them home.

SCRAPS is offering $25 off adoption fees every Friday this month. They hope the discount will be enough incentive to get people to adopt a new pet. The shelter is almost at full capacity. They say the only other alternatives are transferring the animals to other shelters or euthanasia.

Adopting a cat will cost you $62.70.