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Dan Rossi with The Palm Springs Animal Shelter dropped by the studio this morning to spotlight Raindrop, a tiny gray kitten with beautiful gray-blue eyes who was found during last week's rainstorm. At just 4-5 weeks old, this fluffy long-haired cat captured hearts in the studio, but won't be ready for adoption for another 3-4 weeks.

Raindrop represents the ongoing kitten season challenge facing local shelters. The Palm Springs Animal Shelter currently houses over 400 animals, including more than 300 cats and kittens seeking forever homes.

Urgent: Pet Food Drive Tomorrow

The shelter is hosting their "Cans 'N Kibble" pet food drive on September 26 from 10 AM to 3 PM at four convenient locations:

Palm Springs Animal Shelter, 4575 E. Mesquite Ave., Palm Springs
Desert Community Animal Center, 13700 Palm Drive, Desert Hot Springs
Sun Community Federal Credit Union, 82195 Avenue 42, Indio
Rancho Mirage Library, 71100 CA 111, Rancho Mirage

The pet food bank, which helps pet owners across the valley keep their animals rather than surrender them, has seen a 31% increase in need since las

Raindrop Makes a Splash on Pet of the Week