Where to Adopt Your Next Cat

So, you want to adopt a cat or pet to be your companion for years to come and you are hoping to find that special friend locally, here in north central Texas. First, you may decide to check out the local Wise County Humane Society in Decatur, Texas, located at 104 East Pecan. This is a good place to start because you just may be saving a homeless pets life. People are often discouraged from purchasing their pets from breeders, but rather feel a special bond with a pet they feel they have saved. Many city or county shelters are "kill" shelters, meaning every animal has a death sentence. You probably prefer to save a pets life rather than creating them by supporting breeders. So please consider those pets on death row when you are ready to find your perfect pet companion. Keep in mind there are often small adoption fees to help cover their costs.

Another option is to call veteranarian offices near you to see if they have anything in need of homes. Bridgeport Animal Hospital located in Bridgeport, Texas often has kittens available. Sometimes offering them free of charge. So, if there is a veteranarian clinic more local to you then call them and ask if they know of any free kittens that might be available. Often times there are cork boards hanging in their reception areas where people post free puppies and kittens. They may even be willing to post a 'wanted' ad for you.

Also, yet another great option is to locate a local rescue agency. This way you are saving the life of a displaced pet whether it was from an accident, or the owner could no longer keep it for whatever reason. Many of these pets are already neutered and up to date on vaccines. Click here for a list of rescues all around texas. Other online places to search are Petfinders which also offers rescues available locally in or around Wise County or Decatur area texas. The popular Craigslist also has a pet section for free and almost free pets, including puppies and kittens. Animal Angels located in Jacksboro, texas is a highly accredited organization and may lead you in the right direction to finding your perfect kitty.

Other animal shelters in and around north central texas include Bowie Animal Shelter. Their phone number is 940.872.2275. Also try Bridgeport Animal Shelter. Contact them at 940-683-3430. Both of these agencies should have several cats and kittens to choose from, but call them before planning a visit.

Plan to spend a significant amount of time with the potential kitten to see if it is the right match for you. Some rescues and shelters prescreen their animals for adoptability but others might not conduct a thorough screening.
If all else fails, just pick up your local classifieds and search there.

So if you think you might have a difficult time finding your puppy or kitten locally, think again! Texas is vast but animal lovers bring everyone closer. So with a little searching around in your local area you are sure to find that very special pet.