cat adoption

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• Five Ways To Make Your Shelter Cat Feel at Home

  Shelter cats make great pets. There are just a few things to know to make your new cat's transition to your home easier for both her and you.

• Social Media Boosts Cat Adoption Efforts

  Facebook, blogs and other social media tools are helping to match loving homes with homeless cats. Here's how you can get involved too.

• Preparing for a New Kitten

  From the first exciting adjustments to training to health care, we help you to get your home-and yourself-ready for a new kitten.

• Cat Volunteers Who Are Saving Lives

  These award-winning volunteers -- including a cat -- have helped to save the lives of innocent felines. Here, their stories.

• Top 7 Ways to Help Homeless Cats This Holiday Season

  Did you know that you can help homeless cats just by using social media? Here are other easy ways to help cats in need this winter holiday season.

• Senior Black Homeless Cats in Crisis

  Are you looking to adopt a cat this holiday season? Consider a senior cat or black cat, and help to end unfortunate trend of these cats being left behind.

• Social Media Boosts Cat Adoption Efforts

  Facebook, blogs and other social media tools are helping to match loving homes with homeless cats. Here's how you can get involved too.

• Preparing for a New Kitten

  From the first exciting adjustments to training to health care, we help you to get your home -- and yourself -- ready for a new kitten.

• Adopting a Second Cat

  I have a sweet Himalayan kitten, and I would like to adopt another cat now. Do I need to keep anything in mind when selecting this second cat -- such as its age, sex and/or breed -- to ensure they get along?

• Adopt Your Perfect Cat This Holiday Season

  Looking to adopt a cat this holiday season? ASPCA’s Meet Your Match program, Iams’ Home 4 the Holidays and other pet adoption campaigns are here to help.

• ‘Adopt a Senior Pet Month’ Saves Lives

  Celebrate Adopt a Senior Pet Month by saving the life of an elderly yet still active and lovable cat.

• Help Shelter Cats Even if You Can’t Adopt

  Are you allergic to cats, or do you already have a house full of cats? From shooting photos and videos to sponsoring cats in need, you can still help homeless pets.

• International Homeless Animals’ Day: Make a Difference

  August 21 is International Homeless Animals’ Day. Here’s how you can help to transform cats from homeless to happy and homeward bound.

• ‘Adopt a Cat Month’ Needs Your Help

  Each year, thousands of kittens are born during spring and summer, filling animal shelters nationwide. How can you help? Take part in June’s Adopt a Cat Month.

• Help Homeless Shelter Cats With Your Craft Skills

  Can you crochet, knit or sew? If so, you can ease the life of homeless shelter cats through the Snuggles Project.

• Celebrate the Season While Helping Cats in Need

  The holiday season usually means more shopping, cooking and socializing, but did you know these efforts could also help cats in need? December fun has never been so rewarding.

• Single-cat to Multi-cat Without Problems

  Want to help reduce the shelter cat population? Turn your single-feline household into a multi-cat one -- without angering your current top cat.

• Give Second-home Cats a Second Chance

  Did you know that adult cats are among the least adopted animals at shelters? Here’s how you can help remedy this dire situation.

• Adopt a Feline Friend for Life

  A house without a cat is not a home if you're a feline fancier, so here's what to do if you'd like to adopt a cat for the first time or to add to your preexisting cat crew. The simple process takes just six steps.

Blog

• How to Introduce a New Pet to Your Old Pet

  Bringing a new pet into a home with another pet can be stressful. Here are some ways to make the transition easier.

• Two Cats Are Better Than One

  Double your pleasure -- and that of your pet -- by adopting more than one cat. Here are compelling reasons to have a multi-cat household.

• Cat Adoption Tips

  Thinking of adopting a kitten or cat? Here's what you need to know about pet rescue.

• Why Adopt?

  Blogger Michele C. Hollow explains why she often urges others to adopt cats.

• Benefits of Adopting an Older Cat

  If you’re looking for a new pet to fill your home with love, consider an older cat before settling with a new kitty.

• How to Foster a Cat

  If you aren't ready to adopt a pet but want to help a shelter cat that hasn't been put into a permanent home, fostering is a great option.

ExpertQA

• I would like to adopt two cats, but I am wondering which combination would be best. For example, an adult male paired with an adult female, or two female kittens?