June is National Adopt-A-Cat Month

 WARNING!  

CUTE KITTEN ALERT!

CUTE KITTEN ALERT!

[Don't say I didn't warn you...]

Each spring during “kitten season,” thousands of newborn kittens join the millions of cats already in shelters across the country. That means your local shelter has tons of cute, cuddly newborns, in addition to all the mellow, older cats and everything in between. And the shelter staff are ready to help you adopt your very first cat — or to bring home a friend for another beloved cat!

Humans reap huge health benefits from owning a cat (or other companion pet).  The Center for Disease Control confirms this.  They state:

Pets can decrease your: 
Blood pressure
Cholesterol levels
Triglyceride levels
Feelings of loneliness

 
Pets can increase your:

Opportunities for exercise and outdoor activities
Opportunities for socialization
 

Here's some advice on how to prepare to bring a new pet into your home.

CHECKLIST FOR ADOPTING A CAT:

1. If you're thinking about adopting a cat, consider taking home two.  Cats aren't meant to be solitary critters.
2. Find a cat whose personality compliments yours.
3. Pick out a veterinarian ahead of time and schedule a visit within the first few days following the adoption.
4. Make sure everyone in the house is prepared to have a cat before it comes home.
5. Budget for the short- and long-term costs of a cat.
6. Stock up on supplies before the cat arrives.
7. Cat-proof your home.
8. Go slowly when introducing your cat to new friends and family.
9. Be sure to include your new pet in your family’s emergency plan.
10. If you’re considering giving a cat as a gift, make sure the recipient is an active participant in the adoption process.

So...what are you waiting for????????  :)

PS:  Please send in photos of your adopted cats, and I'll make them available for all to see.


Source:  http://www.americanhumane.org/animals/programs/special-initiatives/adopt-a-cat-month/
(c) Copyright 2014 Robyn M. King. All Rights Reserved.

(c) Copyright 2014 Robyn King. All Rights Reserved