This June, the ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) hopes animal lovers will consider adopting a shelter cat as it celebrates national “Adopt-a-Shelter Cat” Month with an array of feline-friendly happenings.
By celebrating June as “Adopt-A-Shelter Cat” Month, the ASPCA aims to raise awareness of the importance of “making pet adoption your first option,” especially considering the wide variety of beautiful cats and kittens up for adoption right now in shelters across the country who are looking for a forever home.
“One of the great joys of life is the companionship of an animal,” said ASPCA President and CEO Ed Sayres. “By focusing the spotlight on what great companions cats make, we hope to provide positive outcomes for adoptable shelter cats, even if in a small way. I encourage shelters all around the country to join with us in celebrating ‘Adopt-A-Shelter Cat Month’ through June.”
The ASPCA will celebrate “Adopt-A-Shelter Cat” Month with the following exciting events:
June 1st – The ASPCA’s Third Annual “Adopt-A-Shelter Cat” Month Photo Contest, aptly-named “Candid Cat-era,” kicks off. The ASPCA is inviting cat parents everywhere to send in photos that best illustrate what their cats do when no one’s looking. The contest will be judged by musical artist Michael Feinstein. Participants will have until June 30 to submit their contest entries at www.aspca.org/ascm.
June 11th – An online moderated discussion will be held from 12-2 p.m. (EST) regarding cat health with Dr. Louise Murray, Director of Medicine at the ASPCA’s Bergh Memorial Animal Hospital.
June 20th – A second online moderated discussion will be held from 12-2 p.m. (EST) regarding cat behavior with Dr. Pamela Reid, Vice President of the ASPCA’s Animal Behavior Center.
Throughout June – An online survey, up and running now at www.aspca.org/survey, will celebrate the wonderful and wacky things that cats do. The ASPCA’s weekly e-News Alert will also highlight feline Success Stories & Pet of the Week every week throughout the month of June.
Throughout June – Incredibly sweet stories and photos from our ASPCA News-Alert readers of their beloved older kitties will be viewable at www.aspca.org/oldercats.
For more information on how to choose the right feline for your family, how to find a shelter in your area, or more information on the ASPCA’s plans for Adopt-a-Shelter Cat Month in June, please visit www.aspca.org/ascm.
About the ASPCA®
Founded in 1866, the ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) was the first humane organization established in the Americas, and today has more than one million supporters throughout North America. A 501 [c] [3] not-for-profit corporation, the ASPCA’s mission is to provide effective means for the prevention of cruelty to animals throughout the United States. The ASPCA provides local and national leadership in animal-assisted therapy, animal behavior, animal poison control, anti-cruelty, humane education, legislative services, and shelter outreach. The New York City headquarters houses a full-service, accredited, animal hospital, adoption center, and mobile clinic outreach program. The Humane Law Enforcement department enforces New York’s animal cruelty laws and is featured on the reality television series Animal Precinct on Animal Planet. For more information, please visit www.aspca.org .
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