With over 4 million cats ending up in shelters every year, American Humane is urging people to check out their local rescues and shelters instead of buying from pet stores or breeders.

Need a few reasons to adopt a cat?

~ Cats will keep you entertained with their playful antics.
~ Cats are very affectionate and love to cuddle with you.
~ Having a cat can reduce your blood pressure and prevent heart disease.
~ Cats are very clean — they bathe themselves!
~ Cats are independent and can be left alone while you are at work.
~ Cats do not need to be housebroken — using the litter box comes naturally to them.
~ Cats do not need a lot of space. They are perfect pets for apartments and smaller homes.
~ Taking care of a cat can help teach a child responsibility and humane values.
~ Cats get plenty of exercise living indoors. Just 15 minutes of playtime each day will satisfy a cat.
~ Approximately 4 million homeless cats end up in animal shelters every year in the United States. By adopting, you’ll be saving a life.

Some of my favorite shelter and rescue resources are:

~ Petfinder.com
~ ASPCA
~ Best Friends Animal Sanctuary
~ Save Our Strays
~ KittySites.com

Now, I wonder if I can talk my husband into needing just oooone more kitty….

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Post from: Blisstree

June Is Adopt-A-Cat Month