June isn't just the month of summer. It also serves as Adopt a Cat Month.
One of the primary goals of the month is to home cats and kittens. And that certainly is something of a concern during these pandemic times. Shelters in most areas are seeing fewer people in person, forcing most adoptions into virtual events. In addition, they are struggling with funding and and covering supplies.
Since June coincides with the height of kitten season, a time when the largest number of cats give birth to litters, there is often an influx of felines into the shelters. This year, American Humane will celebrate their 45th annual June focus on adoption by hosting "adopt-a-pandemic-pet" month.
For folks interested in donations, you can head over to the ASPCA Adopt A Cat webpage or you can donate to American Humane's Feed The Hungry campaign which delivers food to shelters all over the country. Or, as we like to encourage, donate to your local shelter where you can have an immediate and close to home impact.
You don't have to simply donate, ASPCA has a fundraising page where you can build up donations on your own or by creating a team.
If you opt to bring a new cat into your life this month, don't forget to utilize the great resources that American Humane offers on their website. You can find reference materials on topics such as:
Adoption Checklists;
Cat to Cat Introductions;
Dog to Cat Introductions;
Cat Collars;
Scratching; and
Litter Box Usage.
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