Animal shelters must screen their cats for health and temperament, whereas pet adoption ads posted on the Web or in newspapers by individuals are usually unregulated. Adopting a new cat from a shelter is therefore often the best, safest option.
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Name: Leonidas and Rosie
Age: 3
Breed: Domestic Short Hair
Owner: Laurel
Hometown: Minneapolis, MN
My Rescue Story:
"My husband and I went to our local animal shelter thinking about adopting one cat, but came home with two! Leonidas is 3-months old and has really bonded with his new "mom," 1-year old Rosie. "
Cat researchers, breeders and others have replaced the old term "alley cat" with this phrase: