It's All About The Cats!

For as long as I can remember, the reference to the 9 lives of a cat has lived on, ingrained in our culture. Children's cartoons include cats that go through lives like a deck of cards, artists reference it, Wikipedia discusses it and it's even a best selling cat food. It's simply a staple when talking about cats. But maybe it shouldn't be. The misconception is that they can take care of themselves, survive anything and will always come out on top, landing right on their feet. In real life, cats are dying every day in animal shelters across the country, unable to save their own lives or simply move on to their next. The euthanasia rate for cats is heartbreaking and it will take community participation to change the sad fate for so many of these beautiful and unique animals.

June is Adopt-A-Cat month, a time for us to raise awareness about how each of us can help raise the level of care for cats in our community. You can start by encouraging friends and family to adopt from the Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region or their local rescue or shelter. More than four million cats enter shelters annually; one out of four gets a home.

If you already have a cat, "Take The Pledge," committing to responsible cat guardianship on our website www.hsppr.org. It's our goal to get 1000 signatures. Ask your friends to sign up!

It's all about the cats!
Jan