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Chico’s Cat-A-Clysmic Adopt-A-Thon, June 27
Butte County Animal Control is celebrating the American Humane Associations national Adopt-A-Cat Month this June. Its the perfect time to promote cat adoptions because the spring and summer months typically bring a surge of cats to the nations shelters.
When cats are not neutered or spayed, they reproduce easily, and spring and summer are the seasons when cats are most active, resulting in more kittens showing up at our doors, says K. ‘Beau Beauregard, Animal Control Supervisor. We encourage people to visit and meet the great cats in our local shelters who are all looking for loving, permanent homes.
For the entire month of June, the Northwest SPCA is waiving adoption fees for adult cats and is offering a reduced adoption fee of $20.00 for kittens. All animals adopted include spay or neuter, all current vaccinations (rabies shot included), grooming and a free first pet starter pack. The Northwest SPCA is located in Oroville at 2787 South Fifth Avenue. For more information you may contact them at (530) 533-7636.
The Butte Humane Society is celebrating with a Cat-A-Clysmic Adopt-A-Thon on Saturday June 27. Like the Northwest SPCA, adoption fees of adult cats will also be waived, and the adoption fee for kittens is only $20.00. All adoptions include required vaccinations, spay or neuter, vet examination, microchip and cat carrier. The Butte Humane Society is located in Chico at 2579 Fair Street. For more information you may contact them at (530) 343-7917.
The Paradise and Gridley Animal Shelters also invite you to visit their facilities and meet their feline friends. The Paradise shelter is located at 925 American Way and their phone number is (530) 872-6275. The Gridley shelter is located at 895 Sycamore and their phone number is (530) 846-4825.
Adopting a cat will enrich your world in so many different ways. Heres how:
• Cats will keep you entertained with their playful antics.
• Cats are very affectionate and love to cuddle.
• Having a cat can reduce your blood pressure and prevent heart disease.
• Cats are very clean they bathe themselves!
• Cats are independent and can be left alone while you are at work.
• Cats do not need to be housebroken using the litter box comes naturally to them.
• Cats do not need a lot of space. They are perfect pets for apartments and smaller homes.
• Taking care of a cat can help teach a child responsibility and humane values.
• Cats get plenty of exercise living indoors. Just 15 minutes of playtime each day will satisfy a cat.
• Approximately 4 million homeless cats end up in animal shelters every year in the United States. By adopting, youll be saving a life.
For further information, contact: K. ‘Beau Beauregard, Animal Control Supervisor, Telephone (530) 538-7409, or E-mail: kbeauregard@buttecounty.net.
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