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June is Adopt a Cat Month

by Jennifer Smith June 11, 2018

In 2011, there were approximately 600,000 cats in animal shelters waiting for forever homes. The numbers remain the same today. While there are many ways to adopt cats, DeerbustersCanada advocates for the adoption of cats this June from animal shelters to reduce the homeless cat population.

Cats brought to shelters risk euthanization, if cats are not adopted in a certain time period. Cats not adopted feel unloved and unwanted. When pet owners choose to adopt cats from animal rescues, they are choosing to save lives. Pet adoption from animal shelters not only feels good, but also is cost effective, as these animals come out of shelters already spayed and neutered.

Cats make wonderful pets for families and individuals. They are loving, playful and fully independent. Leave them alone for a weekend, and see that cats will go potty in the cat litter box without assistance.

There are many ways to get involved in Adopt a Cat Month including:

Adopting a cat from a local animal shelter;
Volunteering at a cat sanctuary or animal rescue;
Start a TNR Program for cats to reduce the feral cat population (you will need supplies like a Kitty Corral Cat Fence);
Advocate for the humane treatment of animals.

This June, adopt a shelter cat and save a life! Follow the conversation on @DeerbustersCanada Facebook using hashtag #AdoptaCatMonth.