Adult Cats Need Homes

Why Adult Cats Need Homes More Than Kittens

A few statistics affecting adult cat placement are:

• 71% of cats that enter animal shelters are euthanized

• "Kitten season" occurs from early spring to late fall, where an average female cat can produce three litters of kittens in this short time. An average liter is 4-6. One mother cat can produce 18 kittens in one kitten season. A female cat can begin having litters as early as 6 months old.

• Animal Control facilities usually euthanize the mother cat as soon as the kittens can be weaned to prevent more litters. Female cats in Animal Control facilities are at the highest risk of immediate euthanasia.

• Kittens are cute and cuddly and easier to place than their larger counterparts-Cats.

Underdog Rescue currently has several adult cats who are in need of homes. Most of our adult female cats were rescued from Animal Control while still pregnant in order to protect them and their unborn from euthanasia. Their kittens have long been placed in new homes, yet they remain waiting. Our cats are all altered, medically and behaviorally tested (including feline leukemia), updated on shots, and totally willing to warm laps and hearts. Please consider them for your family.

From the Available Pets page on our website. Click here for more information.