Ways to Help Cats During Adopt-A-Cat Month

June is Adopt-a-Shelter-Cat Month, a time to bring to light the millions of cats who are in need of homes. Because spring and early summer are considered “kitten season,” a time when thousands more cats and kittens need care and new homes, animal shelters and rescues across the country designate June as Adopt-A-Shelter-Cat Month.
 
Here is a short list of things you can do to help, whether or not you can adopt:

If you’re able and have been thinking about adding a cat to your home, this a good time to do so. Many shelters and rescues reduce their adoption fees for cats during this month. So, if you can, adopt a cat in June.Contact your local rescue or shelter and learn what their wish list is and then donate things like cat litter, cat food, and cleaning products, or other items on that list.Donate money to your local shelter or rescue. Not only do these groups need funds for organizational costs, but medical vet bills can pile up, especially with the added number of litters of kittens brought in.Sign up to be a foster parent to help the shelter rescue and save more mamma cats and their babies.Volunteer at your local rescue or shelter, playing with the cats (or walking the dogs), or however else the organization may need volunteers to serve.Spay and/or neuter your own pets, including your cats, and encourage your friends and members of your community to do the same. Don’t add to the cat overpopulation (and therefore, death) problem.Spread the word about kindness by talking with your children, your friends, and others about cat adoption, volunteering, and donating during this month.  
By helping organizations that help cats, whether it’s through actual adoption, by volunteering, through community education, or by donating funds and supplies, you are helping cats in need during this special time of year.