adopt a shelter cat month

June is Adopt a Shelter Cat Month 
And what better way to celebrate this wonderful time than by adopting your own shelter kitty?

Why adopt from a shelter?
There are many reasons to adopt a shelter cat!

1. Many lives will be saved: when you adopt a shelter cat, you not only save the life of the kitty you adopted, but you will be making room for more kitties who need help, and who knows? Maybe the kitty you adopted will end up saving you too.
2. Purrsonalities are not surprises: Shelter kitties are with staff and volunteers daily, as well as with other cats. Because of this, a cat's personality is known, as well as their likes and dislikes. This way, a cat's prospective forever family can find a kitty with the type of temperament that would best suit their needs and lifestyle. 
3. Lots to choose from: In most shelters, there are many different ages, breeds, colours and other types of cats to choose from to suit many different needs and lifestyles. 
4. More savings: At most shelters, cats are often already vaccinated, microchipped and spayed/neutered, saving money in the long-run. Some shelters even send new owners home with food and a few other supplies. 
5. Great for small spaces: With the downsizing trend still very prominent, cats make wonderful pets for smaller houses, condos and apartments. Generally speaking, cats do not need a ton of room, but 'vertical expansion' is still possible in a small apartment! 
6. Good for mental health: Many studies have shown that adopting any animal, including cats has positive effects on our mental health. Loneliness, stress, depression and anxiety are all reduced with the companionship of a kitty,  and well-being and happiness are increased and improved. 
7. Allergy & asthma resistance: Other studies have shown that with cats in the house, children, and even adults, will likely become more resistant to any pet-related allergies and asthma. 
8. Heart Health: Several studies have recently found that cats can also have positive effects on hearth health, significantly reducing the risks of strokes, heart attacks and other related diseases and conditions. 
9. ​Increased Happiness: It is proven that cats increase a family's happiness - including other pets. Certainly other pets can benefit from a new playmate due to decreased loneliness and many other reasons (after proper introduction and an adjustment period).
10. Increased Companionship: Cats make wonderful companions for busy, specially-abled and older individuals. Cats do not require a lot of exercise or high levels of care. They are relatively easy to care for, and have positive effects on us. 

Shelters to adopt from:
There are several local organizations featuring lots of lovely kitties looking for 'furever' homes to call their own;

• Barn Cat Co-op: Uxbridge ON
• Edward's Animal Sanctuary: Zephyr ON
• Uxbridge Cat Rescue: Uxbridge ON
• Uxbridge-Scugog Animal Shelter: Port Perry ON

Inspiration from: https://www.pethealthnetwork.com/news-blogs/a-vets-life/10-great-reasons-adopt-a-cat-a-shelter