Cat Adoption
So you've decided to add a new cat or kitten to your family. Maybe you're adding to your feline family or maybe you are considering adopting your first kitty. This lens was created to bring you helpful articles and resources in your quest for information on cat adoption and cats in general.
Contents at a Glance
My Love of Cats
For as long as I can remember I have loved animals, and most especially cats. Currently my husband and I have four wonderful, precious kitties. Over the years we've had as many as five.Pictured, left to right, top to bottom, is our current kitty crew: Higgins, Handsome Cory, Sophie Creamsicle and our newest family member, Jaidyn Gingerbread.
We adopted Cory, Higgins and Sophie as adults, and I can't imagine life without them now! Jaidyn was born in May 2007, and we adopted in October 2007, from a local rescue group.
I am the editor of Cats at BellaOnline.com and I'll share with you some of the articles I've written on cat adoption. (see below)
Hopefully the rescources collected here will help you in your search for your new feline family member.
Cat Owner's Home Veterinary Handbook
An excellent resource for cat care.
Amazon Price: (as of 10/07/2008)
Cat Vs. Cat: Keeping Peace When You Have More Than One Cat
Amazon Price: $10.20 (as of 10/07/2008)
Cat Adoption Articles
- Adopting a Cat or Kitten
- Cats are one of the most popular pets around the world and can be the perfect companion for many. But, before you decide to adopt a cat or kitten there are some questions you should ask yourself.
- Advantages of Adopting an Adult Cat
- Once you've decided you want to bring a new kitty into your family, you must then decide whether to adopt a kitten or an adult cat. There are many advantages of adopting an adult cat.
- Tips When Adopting an Adult Cat
- Once you've decided that adopting an adult cat is the right choice for you and your family, you'll need to choose a cat to adopt.
- Introducing a New Kitten into a Multi-Cat Household
- Have you just adopted a new kitten? Or are you considering a new addition to your family of felines? You might be asking yourself what the best way is to introduce your new little ball of fur to the rest of your kitty crew. This method has worked time and again for us.
- How to Help a Homeless Cat
- Every year millions of homeless cats are euthanized. Many more homeless cats roam the streets, unwanted and unloved. Here are some ways you can help...
Shelter Cats
Amazon Price: $11.65 (as of 10/07/2008)
The Stray Cat Handbook (Howell Reference Books)
Amazon Price: $11.65 (as of 10/07/2008)
Urban Tails: Inside the Hidden World of Alley Cats
Amazon Price: $13.57 (as of 10/07/2008)
Find A Cat
Through a Rescue Group or Shelter
One of the best places to look for a new cat or kitten is through a cat rescue group or shelter. Below are some links to help you find rescue groups or shelters in your area, as well as view actual cats available for adoption!
- Petfinder.com
- Petfinder.com lists many cats (and other pets) available for adoption. Search for cats and kittens in your area that are in need of a loving home. I found three of our four current kitties on Petfinder.com.
- Petfinder Shelter List
- Search for a shelter or rescue near you.
- 1-800-Save-A-Pet: Shelter List
- Find a shelter or rescue group through 1-800-Save-A-Pet.com.
- Whiskers and Paws
- Whiskers and Paws Inc. is a cat and kitten rescue organization located in Oviedo, Florida (a suburb of Orlando). We adopted both Higgins and Sophie Creamsicle from Whiskers and Paws.
- Candy's Cats
- Candy's Cats Inc. is a rescue organization located in Orlando, Florida. We adopted Jaidyn Gingerbread from Candy's Cats.
My Cat Design Shop at CafePress
In loving memory of Serena
After losing her I ordered the women's pink t-shirt, tote bag and throw pillow. All the products are very well made! And the t-shirt is higher quality than I was expecting.
To see all my products with this design, please visit my Cat Design Shop.
Tote Bag
This is the second Cafepress tote bag I've purchased. They are quality made and very durable.
Price: 14.99
Mug
Price: 12.99
Women's Pink T-Shirt
I love this shirt! The image is not just "on" the material, but it is "in" the material. This shirt is higher quality than I was expecting! It's also available in other colors.
Price: 16.99
Ornament (Round)
Price: 7.99
Poll - Where Did You Adopt Your Cat?
Comments?
If you voted "other" in the above poll, please tell us where you adopted your cat. I would have to mark other for one of our kitties - Handsome Cory. We adopted him from our animal hospital. One of the staff members found him, and he spent a few months living at the animal hospital and acting as a blood donor cat.
And, of course, please feel free to leave any other feedback as well!
