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You, too, can have an awesome rescue cat!

Sunday, June 27th, 2010

Bo and Jessie, one cool cat and one terrific dog: This has been an exciting month for us.  Adopt-a-Cat month is a great way to promote the joys of owning and loving a cat, especially a rescue cat who might not otherwise have found a warm and loving home.  The month kind of fizzled for Jessie, however, as she was kind of hoping that someone would adopt Bo!  Didn’t happen.  Bo is in the family to stay, so Jessie just better accept that sooner rather than later.

Nevertheless, as we wrap up our posts on Adopt-A-Cat month, we put together an acronym for you that comes from the bottom of our hearts…and for Bo’s part, it probably came from the bottom of the litter box.

A – Always love your cat.  He or she will reciprocate in kind.

D – Do the right thing.  Get a rescue cat or kitten!

O – Open up your heart and your home to a new furry friend.

P – Put more fun and laughter into your day with a cat in the family.

T – Take time to get to know your cat.

A – Ask your vet for answers when you have any questions or concerns about your cat’s health.

C – Choose life!  With so many cats in shelters today, it would be great to find homes for all of them.

A – Act now!  Your new best friend is waiting for you!

T – Talk to your friends and family.  You never know who just might be a perfect candidate to adopt a cat, too!

Thanks for reading our posts this month!  July is almost here, and we are indulging our travel fantasies then.  We will talk about pet travel and vacationing with pets.  Bo prefers the Club Med lifestyle.  He thinks it’s the cat’s meow.  Jessie, on the other hand, fantasizes about cruises and wonders if there have ever been any “cat overboard!” incidences! (Not that she is considering anything of the sort!)

Have a great day and come back for a visit soon!  “Cat-” cha later!

A cat or a kitten? Which should you adopt?

Monday, June 21st, 2010

Jessie here….the local, lovable dog! The emphasis of our blog this month is on adopting a cat.  There are so many animal lives to be saved , and the pet population is grateful for everyone of you who decides to rescue either a cat or a dog.  We thank  you from the bottom of our hearts.

Now, if you are thinking about adding a feline to your domestic environment, you may be wondering if you should get a cat of a kitten? Let me give you some input in that area to allow you to make a more informed decision.

First of all, kittens are truly adorable (except for our house cat, Bo.  You should see some of his baby photos!  I will spare you those!) However, kittens do grow up into cats.  Some of the cutest kittens are now some of the best looking cats.  Remember these fine points when considering a kitten or a cat:

*A kitten is a kitten for a short period of time. (Ah…they grow up so fast, don’t they?)

*Kittens, like kids, require constant supervision.  Adult cats don’t.  How much time do you have on your hands each day?

*Kittens, like kids (and like Bo!) can be destructive.  They will knock over your plants, chew on wires, tear up your curtains, and even attempt to scale your legs.

*The immune systems of kittens are delicate.  Their health can be tumultous and unpredictable.

*Grown cats just need booster shots every year or two. With a kitten, you will need to make a greater financial investment in the first year of its life.

*Adult cats should already be neutered, and, in many cases, declawed.

*You cannot create a kitten’s personality, so don’t even try.  Each one is unique.  With an adult cat, what you see is what you get.

*Adult cats are calmer and typically more affectionate.  They have so much love to give!  (Or, in Bo’s case…HEADACHES!)

*You cannot beat the grateful purr of an adult cat who knows he has been chosen out of pure love for who he is!  You can give him the peace of mind that he will not be abandoned again.

Well, that is your Monday food for thought!  Happy cat or kitty adopting!

(Information for this post was found from Adopt-A-Pet, Inc. in Illinois and its related web site.)