{"id":737,"date":"2019-05-22T15:54:28","date_gmt":"2019-05-22T15:54:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sbahvet.com\/?p=737"},"modified":"2019-05-22T15:54:28","modified_gmt":"2019-05-22T15:54:28","slug":"are-you-ready-to-adopt-a-cat-theres-never-been-a-better-time","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sbahvet.com\/blog\/are-you-ready-to-adopt-a-cat-theres-never-been-a-better-time\/","title":{"rendered":"Are You Ready to Adopt a Cat? There\u2019s Never Been a Better Time!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You really haven\u2019t lived until you\u2019ve lived with a cat. Brimming with playfulness and curiosity, cats can be endlessly entertaining, and they handle their own bathroom needs indoors! At the same time, cats can also have relatively quiet temperaments and enjoy napping on their own for long periods of time. If you don\u2019t already have your own clowder of felines at home, perhaps it\u2019s time to adopt a cat!<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A Month-Long Frenzy<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adopt-a-Cat Month is celebrated every June as a way to reduce the high numbers of new kittens entering the shelter system. Each spring, shelters, foster families, and other animal rescue organizations are inundated with new arrivals during \u201ckitten season.\u201d By encouraging prospective owners to open their hearts and homes to these animals, everyone benefits.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not Just One<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you adopt a cat from a shelter, you\u2019re forever changing the life of your new pet. You\u2019re also making a positive impact on the community at large. By providing excellent care at home and spaying\/neutering your pet, you free up space for other homeless, adoptable animals.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not Just Kittens<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While the abundance of fluffy kittens is what drives Adopt-a-Cat Month, you\u2019re definitely not limited to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/sbahvet.com\/bundles-of-joy-the-principles-of-puppy-and-kitten-wellness\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">kitten adoption<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. In fact, many shelters waive their adoption fees for cats over the age of three to help facilitate an easier, quicker adoption. Older cats are just as sweet, and they\u2019re typically more calm. They\u2019re already litter trained and don\u2019t require much assistance establishing a new routine.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Key Preparations<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019ve never owned a cat before, you may have to work a little extra in order to make sure all their needs are being met. Most adoptable cats are fully vaccinated, spayed\/neutered, have current parasite prevention, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/sbahvet.com\/services\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and are even microchipped<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. However, in addition to basic pet supplies (bedding, litter, food, toys, etc.), some upfront costs may be necessary. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We recommend having your new cat examined soon after you bring them home. This helps us create a lifelong foundation for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/sbahvet.com\/wellness\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">health and wellness<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Remember, cats should be seen once a year until they\u2019re about 7 years old. At that point, twice annual exams may be needed to monitor age-related health issues.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Adopt a Cat \u2013 It\u2019s Good for You!<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you need more reasons to adopt a cat, consider your own health and happiness. Research proves that sharing your home with a loving cat can actually lower blood pressure, reduce the risk of heart disease, and increase the production of endorphins. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/sbahvet.com\/team\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The team<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/sbahvet.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sunrise Boulevard Animal Hospital<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is always here if you have any questions or concerns. Please <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/sbahvet.com\/contact\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">let us know<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> if the time is right for you to adopt a cat (we hope so!).<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You really haven\u2019t lived until you\u2019ve lived with a cat. 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