Are you considering adding a new furry friend to your home? Cats make the perfect companions for both children and adults. It is ideal to adopt a cat rather than purchasing one from a store. This presentation gives you 7 reasons why you should considering adopting a cat from your local shelter.

1. 7 Reasons to Adopt a Cat From a Shelter

2. Need a Friend?
 Cats are one of the best
pets to bring into your
home
 Adopting a shelter cat
will be mutually
beneficial for both you
and your cat
 The following slides will
provide you with 7
reasons why you should
adopt a cat from a
shelter

3. You Can Save Its Life
 There are far too many
cats living without a
home
 Cats that are not
adopted are often left to
be euthanized
 It is estimated that a
little over a million
shelter cats will be put to
sleep each year
 Even if your family can
only adopt one cat, you
will have saved one life

4. Provide a Loving Companion
To Your Family
 Cats make great
companions for both
adults and children
 These lovable and loyal
pets can be quite playful,
depending on the breed
and individual
temperament
 Your cat will quickly
become familiar with your
family and its new
environment and warm up
to you in no time
 Before you know it, your
cat will become your new
furry best friend

5. They Will Be Up-To-Date With Their
Vaccinations and Spayed/Neutered
 Buying a cat from a pet
store or even from a friend
can come with risks and
often times, a hefty price
tag
 When you adopt a cat
from your shelter, you will
usually only have to pay a
small adoption fee for they
are almost always already
up-to-date on their shots
and neutered or spayed
 This will ensure that your
cat is in good health and
save you a lot of money

6. There’s a Variety of Cats to
Choose From
 An animal shelter offers a
wide selection of cats to
choose from
 You’ll be sure to find the
perfect one to meet your
needs and match your
personality
 If you’re looking for a more
playful cat that almost acts
like a dog, try a Maine Coon
 If you’re looking for a more
traditional cat, try a Tabby
 Whatever breed you’re looking
for, you’re pretty likely to find
one at your local shelter

7. The Staff Will Be Able to Provide You
With a Wide Array of Information On
the Cat’s Behavior
 The staff at the shelter will
have observed the way
their cats interact with
other animals and people
to help you choose a cat
that won’t cause any
problems in your home
 Additionally, they can also
let you know if the cat is
afraid of anything, if they
have any allergies, or if
there are foods that they
do not like
 They will help you to make
sure your cat is as
comfortable as possible in
its new environment

8. Adopt a Cat Today!
 As you can see, adopting
a cat from a shelter is an
excellent idea if you are
considering bringing a
new pet to your home
 Once you find the perfect
furry friend, be sure to
pick up all of the supplies
you will need like food,
brushes, bowls, toys,
and Heartgard for cats
 These will keep your cat
healthy and happy for
many years to come