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Reasons to Adopt a Cat from a Shelter

June 5, 2019

Why You Should Consider Adopting from an Animal Shelter

When you start to consider bringing a cat into your home, an animal shelter is a great option to adopt from. There are many reasons to adopt from a shelter. Unfortunately, there are far more homeless cats than there are adoptive families and the ASPCA estimates that 3.2 million cats enter animal shelters every year, but most of them never get adopted. There are so many positives that a shelter cat can bring into your life.

Saving a life – Any shelter cat needs a stable home. When you adopt a cat from a shelter, it also opens a space for the shelter and rescue groups to take in another cat, potentially leading to more saved lives.

Save money – Most shelters will include spay/neuter surgery, vaccinations, and viral tests in your adoption fee. This saves a lot of money when getting a new cat, as doing these procedures and providing vaccinations at the vet can be very costly. It is also common that shelters will even include food, litter, accessories, and toys.

Personality of the cat is known – Since the cats in many shelters will interact with their caretakers and volunteers every day, the cat’s true personality starts to come through. Particularly with adult cats, you can find a companion with the type of temperament that you may be looking for.

Good for your mental health – When you own a cat or any other pet, it has been shown to have positive effects on humans ability to cope with stress, anxiety, depression, and loneliness. Adopting a cat from a shelter can improve your sense of happiness and general well-being.

If you have any questions about adopting a shelter cat, please contact Transit Animal Hospital!

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