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Every
spring and summer, animal shelters receive dozens
of
litters of
kittens. These kittens are in addition to all the
adult
cats who find their way into the shelters. Animal
shelters
don’t have the space or the resources to take
care
of that many animals. |
Adopt-a-cat month
is sponsored
by American Humane
and 9 Lives more information....
Adopting a cat will enrich your world in a million different ways. Here’s how:
- Having a cat reduces your blood pressure and helps prevent heart disease
- Having a cat fights depression and loneliness
- Cats are entertaining to watch and fun to play with
- Cats provide companionship
- Cats will cuddle up with you on a cold evening
- Cats are independent and can be left alone while you’re at work
- A cat’s mere presence will ward off unwanted mice and pests
- Cats are comfortable in small spaces like apartments
- Cats are very clean; they bathe themselves!
- A cat’s purr is instantly calming and relaxing
- Cats are affectionate
- Just 15 minutes a day of playing with you will satisfy a cat
- Cats are easy to house train, especially adult cats, who are probably already house trained
- Cats bring a little bit of the wild into your house
- Indoor cats and spayed/neutered cats live long lives, providing up to 20 years of companionship
- Cats are cheaper to spay/neuter than dogs, especially big dogs
- Taking care of a cat can help teach a child responsibility and humane values
- Lots of cats need good homes; when you adopt one, you’re saving a life!
And don’t forget these important cat care steps once you’ve adopted your new feline friend:
- Spay/neuter: If the animal shelter you adopt from does not spay or neuter their adopted animals, take your cat to a veterinarian for this simple procedure. Your cat will actually be happier and healthier for it, and you won’t have to worry later about finding homes for a litter of kittens.
- ID Tags: Your cat can’t carry a wallet, so he needs a collar with an ID tag. Even if you keep him inside, he could slip out one day and become lost, and you may never see him again. Include your name, address and phone number on the tag.Microchips are also invaluable in getting your lost pet home. All
adopted pets from the Shelter come with a microchip, but you can bring your own
cat in for one at any time for $10 (They must be current on rabies and County
Tags).
For more tips on cat care, click here.
Improve your life with a cat’s companionship, and combat the tragedy of overpopulation!
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