The Hill Country SPCA is
joining with the American Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and
shelters nationwide to declare June as “Adopt a Shelter Cat Month.”
Why adopt a cat?
Everyone knows that pets can reduce your blood pressure and help prevent
heart disease. Here are some other reasons to adopt a cat:
• Having a cat fights depression and loneliness
• Cats are entertaining to watch and fun to play with
• Cats provide companionship
• Cats will cuddle up with you on a cold evening
• Cats are independent and can be left alone while you’re at work
• A cat’s mere presence will ward off unwanted mice and pests
• Cats are comfortable in small spaces like apartments
• Cats are very clean; they bathe themselves!
• A cat’s purr is instantly calming and relaxing
• Cats are affectionate
• Just 15 minutes a day of playing with you will satisfy a cat
• Cats are easy to house train, especially adult cats, who are probably
already house trained
• Cats bring a little bit of the wild into your house
• Indoor cats and spayed/neutered cats live long lives, providing up to 20
years of companionship
• Taking care of a cat can help teach a child responsibility and humane
values
• Lots of cats need good homes; when you adopt one, you’re saving a life!
By adopting a feline friend, not only are you giving a shelter cat a second
chance, but you will also have a lifelong companion who will bring many
years of love and devotion to your family.
During June, you can adopt two cats at the Hill Country SPCA for the price
of one. Stop by the Trudy Brune Hill Country SPCA, 2981 State Highway 16
South, to “interview” the many cats awaiting loving new homes.
