You have probably heard many people talk about rescues and shelter and the pros and cons of rescuing a cat. This should give you some ideas on why you should rescue instead of getting a free cat on CraigsList or going to a breeder. When you are looking for a new feline friend there are certiabl things to keep in mind.
A few general statistics may help sway you in a certain direction: * 50% of all animals in shelters and rescues are purebred * About 71% of cats entering shelters are euthanized * The majority of cats entering shelters have no identification tags lowering the chances that their owner would be found * Only 24% of cats entering shelters are adopted
These are staggering numbers since these are cats that were previously loved family pets. Cats are given up for a number of reasons but the most common are that the family claimed they are allergic, they can no longer afford the cat or that they are losing their homes. Cats that are turned in with behavioral or medical problems are typically euthanized.
Shelter pets are a great choice as they come "ready to go"! They are always spayed or neutered, up to date on vaccinations, tested for FeLV/FIV and sometimes HW and usually medically healthy. Some shelters even have programs that offer free insurance for the first month and a highly discounted rate thereafter.
The two types of shelters two rescue from are ones that are operated by the County (usually called a pound) or a low-kill rescue (sometimes called no-kill). The County run facilities are ones that have no choice but to euthanize due to space issues and lack of funding. The low kill shelters are always lacking in funds but they do not take in anymore animals than they have space for. All shelters deal with death so no one can truly be called no-kill. At end of life issues or poor quality of life issues arise any shelter must deal with the humane euthanasia of an animal.
Supporting a local shelter helps raise awareness and funds for that group. Ultimately, you are also truly making a difference by saving a life!
A few general statistics may help sway you in a certain direction: * 50% of all animals in shelters and rescues are purebred * About 71% of cats entering shelters are euthanized * The majority of cats entering shelters have no identification tags lowering the chances that their owner would be found * Only 24% of cats entering shelters are adopted
These are staggering numbers since these are cats that were previously loved family pets. Cats are given up for a number of reasons but the most common are that the family claimed they are allergic, they can no longer afford the cat or that they are losing their homes. Cats that are turned in with behavioral or medical problems are typically euthanized.
Shelter pets are a great choice as they come "ready to go"! They are always spayed or neutered, up to date on vaccinations, tested for FeLV/FIV and sometimes HW and usually medically healthy. Some shelters even have programs that offer free insurance for the first month and a highly discounted rate thereafter.
The two types of shelters two rescue from are ones that are operated by the County (usually called a pound) or a low-kill rescue (sometimes called no-kill). The County run facilities are ones that have no choice but to euthanize due to space issues and lack of funding. The low kill shelters are always lacking in funds but they do not take in anymore animals than they have space for. All shelters deal with death so no one can truly be called no-kill. At end of life issues or poor quality of life issues arise any shelter must deal with the humane euthanasia of an animal.
Supporting a local shelter helps raise awareness and funds for that group. Ultimately, you are also truly making a difference by saving a life!
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