June is Adopt a Shelter Cat Month
It is unfortunate that many of these cats will have to be put to sleep if homes are not found for them. Animal shelters will always strive to help families adopt a cat responsibly, and during the month of June, which is Adopt a Shelter Cat Month, animal shelters, the ASPCA, and American Humane focus increased effort on educating the public on how to care for their cats and adopt new ones, in an effort to not only provide those needy cats with friendly homes, but also to keep the population of strays from growing to increasingly severe proportions.
Many animal shelters can provide a wealth of information, including pamphlets, brochures, and programs for children. Celebrated every June, Adopt a Shelter Cat Month helps to raise awareness about the homeless population of cats and the benefits that come from providing a home for the cute and cuddly felines.
Animal shelters are open all year-round, but in June, during Adopt a Shelter Cat Month, they may promote themselves with open houses and special activities for children, introducing families to the cats and kittens that desperately need their help for a better life.
Another message that the shelters have for us is how our lives can also be improved with the ownership of a cat or cats. Your cat will of course grant you unconditional love and devotion, and studies show that cats can help sooth your nerves and reduce stress, and owners of cats are likely to live an additional 10 years than those with no pets.
Of course, before you decide to adopt a cat, you must first make sure you are aware of the responsibilities of owning a cat and familiarize yourself with cat behavior, which can be strange at times. Your local animal shelters will be certain to educate you on all things cat related, and will clear up any myths or misconceptions you may have about cats.
You can also go to www.aspca.org where you will find lots of useful information available for reading and for download, both for prospective cat owners and those of you already fortunate to have a furry companion.
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Post a CommentI recently took six adorable kittens down to Ft. Worth, Tx HSNT. I went to the FT. Worth low cost spay & neuter program (prior to taking the kittens to the HSNT) for rabies shots. I, also, took down half a bag of kitten food. The little kittens were so frightened by the loud sounds of all the dogs barking and etc. I almost walked out with the kittens...and now I wish I had. I told the person behind the desk that if the kittens are not adopted out to please call me and I would come and get them. I was informed they would not do that and if they were not adopted out, they would be euthanized. (This info was given to me after the kittens had been taken to the back). Needles to say, I was very upset. The mother cat's have spent endless days looking for their kittens. I can't tell you how awful I feel. The mother cats will be taken for spaying and I hope and pray the kittens will find a loving home.
Once we move into our own home we will have lots more cats. I currently have two. But, we have so many strays in the neighborhood we probably wouldn't have to go to a shelter. I do so hate the idea of so many of them being put to sleep, though. I can't watch the commercials about animal shelters without crying. I wish I could adopt them all!!!
Wonderful article. I currently share my home with 6 cats, all of which were adopted from shelters as kittens.
We can't have cats because we are allergic, but all 3 of our dogs are adopted- 1 from an animal shelter, 1 who was left at a vet's office and 1 that a family was giving away. Great article!
Remember the movie Constantine, cats already have one foot in Hades. I am not a fan of them. But I hope they all get great homes!
I love my (former) shelter kitty!
We adopted a cat last September. Great article.