June is National Adopt-a-Cat Month
Got cats on your mind? We sure do!
The Animal Rescue League of Boston (ARL) is celebrating national Adopt-a-Cat Month this June, and you should too!
This time of year, newborn kittens join the many cats already in animal shelters across the nation. With so many cats coming into our shelters in need of care and assistance finding a home, June is an excellent time to consider adopting a furry feline!
The staff at our Animal Care & Adoption Center locations in Boston, Brewster, and Dedham will help potential adopters find their purr-fect match.
When you arrive at an ARL location, tell a staff member that you are looking to adopt a cat. They will ask you about what you’re looking for in a pet in terms of age, energy level, personality, and other characteristics such as whether they get along with other cats and dogs.
Many potential adopters visit shelters looking for a kitten. While kittens are absolutely adorable, they are also very energetic and their personalities, likes and dislikes are still emerging.
Susie is a 1-year-young beautiful Snowshoe domestic short haired cat available for adoption at the Animal Rescue League of Boston’s Dedham Branch. Click the image for more info on Susie.
That’s why adopting an adult cat can be a great decision for you and your family.
Here are 3 important reasons why you should think about adopting an adult cat (HINT: at ARL’s Animal Care & Adoption Centers adult cats are 1 year or older)….
- What you see is what you get. Adult cats have passed their critical development stages, so you’ll get a good idea of whether or not their personality and energy level is the right fit for your home.
- An adult cat may be an easier introduction into the family. Kittens are very delicate and young children and dogs tend to be more active and noisy than a kitten can handle. Read these helpful tips on how to introduce a cat to your current pets.
- You’re doing something especially kind for animals in need. There are usually many more adult cats than kittens waiting for new homes in shelters. In the spring and summer when there are more kittens available, adult cats often wait longer for a home, too. That’s why adult cats have lower adoption fees at ARL shelters – to encourage more people to consider an older cat!
Speaking of adoption fees, many visitors to our shelters ask what’s included in the fee. We’re glad you asked! The fee includes a large number of veterinary and behavioral services such as:
- Spay or neuter services (excluding some small animals)
- Health screening and veterinary examination
- Behavior evaluations & enrichment
- Vaccinations
- Microchip identification and registration
- Heartworm test and preventative medication for dogs
- Feline Leukemia test for cats
- Flea, tick, and mite treatment
- Deworming for intestinal parasites
- Tag, collar, and leash
- A starter bag of Hill’s Science Diet food for cats and dogs
- And more!
THANK YOU to our media sponsor CITYSIDE SUBARU and to our media partners WBMX Mix 104.1, Clear Channel Outdoor, AllOver Media, The Pet Gazette, WBZ, WHDH, WLVI, WZLX, and 98.5 The Sports Hub for sharing the importance of cat adoptions with our community, and your readers and listeners.
