Introduction

When you adopt a cat, you’re not only saving the life of the pet, you’re also helping the shelter and your community. For example, if you decide to adopt instead of buying from a breeder, it helps ease financial strain on shelters that are typically underfunded. When you adopt a cat from a shelter or rescue center, it allows them to save another animal’s life by freeing up space for more abandoned pets in need. You’ll also get great benefits from adopting:

While adoption is not a quick fix, it puts pets in homes.

Adoption is not a quick fix for the pet overpopulation problem, but it does put pets in homes and helps to reduce the number of animals euthanized each year. In 2016, almost 6 million healthy cats were euthanized in shelters because there were simply no more homes for them. Meanwhile, 2.6 million cats were adopted from shelters that same year. The number of abandoned or dumped animals is also high—according to some estimates, as many as 2 million dogs and cats are left on the streets each year.

A cat that you adopt from a shelter will be already house trained and used to living with humans.

A cat that you adopt from a shelter will be already house trained and used to living with humans. This is because cats are generally clean and know how to use the bathroom. The majority of cats have been trained at some point in their lives, so they will be able to go outside or use the litter box when they need to. If you choose a cat who is older, it’s likely that they’ve already been trained; if it’s younger than six months old, chances are it hasn’t been trained yet but can easily learn what you want it to do!

Cats are social animals by nature as well – this means that even though there are plenty of other animals at a shelter waiting for homes too (like dogs), your new kitty will probably want nothing more than attention from its human family members! It’ll happily spend hours playing with toys provided by staff members or volunteers; if given enough time alone each day (which would usually require two people working full-time jobs plus someone else coming home early every evening), these kinds of behaviors will naturally fade away over time as your furry companion becomes more confident about interacting with others outside its comfort zone again.”

If you’re looking for a specific breed of cat, you can find it at a shelter.

If you’re looking for a specific breed of cat, you can find it at a shelter. There are so many different breeds to choose from and each has its own personality. Some cats are more suited to living in apartments than others and some are better at being left alone for long periods of time while others like to be active and playful. If you’re not sure which breed would be best for you, then consider adopting two kittens who will keep each other company while they grow up!

Adoption is less expensive than purchasing from a breeder.

Adopting a cat is cheaper than buying one from a breeder. Not only are you saving the life of an animal, but you’re also reducing the number of cats that need to be born in the future to meet consumer demand.

The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) estimates that there are at least 70 million companion cats living in homes across America. Cats can live up to 20 years so that adds up to quite a bit of money spent on food and vet bills over time.

You’ll save the life of an abandoned animal by adopting one from a shelter.

One of the most compelling reasons to adopt a cat from a local shelter is that you’re saving their life. Shelters are overcrowded and don’t have the resources to care for all the animals that come through their doors. A lot of these cats are abandoned because they’re sick or injured, and many suffer from behavioral problems as a result of being neglected by their previous owners.

If you choose to adopt an animal from a shelter instead of buying one at a pet store, you’ll be helping ensure that your new feline friend gets all the love and attention she deserves!

It’s more fun to get to know cats when they’re out and about in a cage-free environment.

When you adopt a cat from an animal shelter, you have the opportunity to observe them in a cage-free environment. This gives you the chance to get to know your potential new friend on a more personal level. You can see how they interact with others, and also how they act when they are alone. You’ll be able to see their personality traits come out as well as their favorite activities. You might notice that one cat likes lounging around while another is always up for some company or playtime.

It will take some time after adoption before cats are comfortable enough with their new home for them to become fully relaxed and show off their true personalities so it’s important not rush things too fast!

Adopting increases your chances of finding a healthy cat that doesn’t have behavioral problems.

• Shelters test for diseases.
• Shelters have a lot of experience with cats and can help you find the right fit for your family.
• Shelters can offer advice on training your new cat or kitten to be comfortable in their new home.
• Shelters will let you know if your new cat is good with other animals in the home, such as dogs or small children.

When you adopt, you’re giving back to your community.

When you adopt from a local shelter, you’re giving back to your community. The animal shelter will directly benefit from the adoption fee paid by the new owners and receive much needed funding for their future endeavors. Many people don’t realize that when they adopt an animal, they’re also helping out their local shelters and giving them the resources they need to help more animals in need.

Adopting instead of buying should always be the first choice if you are looking for a pet

If you’re thinking of getting a cat, consider adopting from a local shelter instead of buying. There are many reasons why this is the best option for both you and the animal.

• Adoption saves lives. The first reason why adoption should always be your first choice is because it helps animals in need find loving homes and avoid being abandoned or euthanized by their owners.
• Adoption is better than buying from breeders. Breeders don’t do enough to screen potential buyers, leaving many animals in bad situations when they are passed off to unknowing families who later discover that they can’t care for them properly (or worse). That’s not how things work at shelters: they make sure that everyone who comes into contact with these cats has the time and resources necessary to provide what they need over their lifetimes (and if they don’t, they’ll refer them elsewhere).

Conclusion

If you’re looking for a pet, consider adopting. It’s easy, fun and rewarding!