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Would
You Like to Adopt A Cat Or Kitten?
by Jan Tincher
Copyright © Jan Tincher - All Rights reserved
http://www.cat-puzzles.com
There are lots of cats and kittens ready for adoption! Would you like
to adopt one? Don't be fooled into thinking that animal shelters and
pet rescues are filled with cats or kittens that were discarded because
they're "bad". That's rarely the case. In fact . .
.
Shelter pets for adoption are wonderful companions who, likely as
not, became the victims of family tragedy, unlucky circumstances or
irresponsible owners. The adoption fees are worth it. Not only do you
get a new "Best Friend Forever", but the adoption fee normally
includes spaying or neutering, the first series of vaccinations, leukemia
testing, internal and external parasite control, a cat carrier, and
a collar with ID tag.
The mission of most animal shelters is to heighten public awareness
of animals rights issues and animal suffering, and to promote the humane
treatment of animals. They are usually dedicated to promoting quality
of life for animals through public education and provision of direct
services to those most in need, including affordable spay/neuter services,
shelter and adoption and information referral.
Many animals in shelters and humane societies are already housebroken,
trained and ready to go! As an added bonus, many organizations offer
post-adoption workshops and training classes. When you adopt from these
animal shelters, you'll have their continued support to help you through
any rough spots you face during your pet's transition.
Most animal shelters have the cats and kittens spayed or neutered prior
to going home, vaccinated for panleukopenia, rhinotracheitis, calici,
chlamydea (for kittens, the first in a series of vaccinations that should
be completed by the adoptive family) and rabies (for cats three months
and older), dewormed (often the first in a series of treatments that
should be completed by the adoptive family) and treated for fleas (treatment
must continue after adoption to keep your pet flea free). They also
may be implanted with a 24 Petwatch microchip that you will register
in your name after adoption.
Cats or kittens for adoption at a respectable shelter might be the best
way to go!
For their health and care, search out web pages that have a cat owner's
guide, blogs with pet news and expert veterinarian advice, cat forums
and groups.
On the other hand, if you would like a pet, but are unable to afford
one at this time, you can still experience having a pet without ownership,
because one of the things animal shelters need most is good foster homes
to bottle feed kittens until they are able to eat on their own. Once
the kittens are able to eat, the kittens come back to the shelter to
be adopted. Foster homes for pets are also used where puppies and kittens
for adoption are socialized with children and other animals, and given
basic obedience training before they go to their new homes. So don't
give up. Maybe this is the route you want to take before you get a pet
of your own.
Thanks for reading.
Jan Tincher
P.S. I totally recommend my new ebook "How To Hypnotize Your Cat!"
You don't have to be a hypnotist! Very easy to do. Check it out here:
http://www.cat-puzzles.com/ebook/hypnotizecatoffer.php
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