#NationalCatDay

LOVE ME PLEASE!!!

     


 The internet is in love with cats. It always has been, and it always will be; and with good reason: CATS ARE ABSOLUTELY ADORABLE! I mean, look at this kitten!

This kitty is a "special project". He's only 3 years old and his owner had too many pets, so he suffered from neglect. Click here to read more about Pjoe.

With all the cat love going around on the internet, you'd think that every cat would have a loving owner by now, right? Unfortunately, there are still approximately 3.4 million cats that enter animal shelters every year Tweet This, and about 1.4 million of those cats are euthanized according to The ASPCA
Since twice as many animals enter shelters as strays than are relinquished by their owners, one must ask where all of those strays come from. The estimates for feral cats in the United States are approximately 70 million. Not every cat out there will have the opportunity for adoption or rescue; this is why every major pet organization recommends a spay/neuter policy. According to research from the ASPCA, the cost of spaying/neutering your pet is much more affordable than the proper care of a family of kittens, and reduces the problem of overpopulation. If you love cats, it's easy to make a difference! Visit the Humane Society to find pets in need of a loving home near you. If you are considering adopting a cat (or any pet), here are some helpful things you can do to provide for the kitties that need you most!

1. Adopt a black cat.

YouTube's most beloved felines, Cole and Marmalade have a wonderful set of videos you can check out here on why you should consider adopting a black cat. Their owners run a website and channel you can check out here with everything you need to become a cat lover. If they converted me, anything is possible!
There is a harmful superstitious stigma around black cats, but the cats themselves are the only ones that are affected by their supposed "bad luck".
If you aren't convinced yet, check out this video. I couldn't have said it better myself.

This kitty is 2 pounds and 3 weeks old. He's a rescued stray and sooooooooo adorable!

2. Adopt an Adult. 

Adult cats are just as adorable as kittens, but they're typically more experienced, less likely to need training, and they are in desperate need of families. Adult cats are much less likely to be adopted since people LOVE kittens. Trust me, I get it, but maybe maturity is a bit underrated.
(Check out this video if you aren't sold yet.)

10 years old and looking for love. This cat is a "forget me not". That means he's been looked over by potential adopters and he's been waiting for an owner for a long time.

3. Always adopt from a shelter. 
Shelter adoptions aren't just cheap - they help the cat too! All of these cats are from the humane society's website for adoptable cats and they are sooooo CUTE!

her name is Katey and she's 6 years old.

awwhhhhh!

it's so fat! (in a cute, fluffy way)

If you aren't in the position to adopt a cat, (i'm not either!) then you can do your part by donating, volunteering at your local animal shelter, being kind to feral cats, and spreading the word to those who are able to adopt!

               "If you love cats, do your part by volunteering, donating, adopting and spreading the word!" Tweet This to spread the word!