Adopting vs. Buying: Why Shelter Cats Need You

September 28, 2026

Taking A Look At The Importance Of Shelter Cat Adoption In Honor Of Adopt A Cat Month


At Cool Cats Professional Cat Sitting, we believe every cat deserves a loving home. With June being Adopt A Cat Month, now is the perfect time to talk about why adopting from a shelter is not only rewarding for you, but truly life-changing for cats in need.


1. You’re Saving Lives


Each year, millions of cats enter shelters across the United States, but not all of them find homes. According to the A.S.P.C.A., about 273,000 cats are euthanized annually due to overcrowding and lack of resources. When you adopt, you give a cat a second chance at life and free up space so shelters can help even more animals in need. 

Youre Saving Lives

2. You Help Break the Cycle of Pet Overpopulation


Shelters are often overwhelmed because there simply aren’t enough homes for all the animals born each year. By adopting, you help weaken the pet overpopulation cycle and reduce the number of cats facing uncertain futures.


3. Adoption Is Cost-Effective and Transparent


Adoption fees at shelters are typically much lower than the cost of buying a cat from a breeder or pet store. Additionally, they often include vaccinations, microchipping, and spay/neuter surgery. You’re also less likely to face surprises, as shelter staff can share each cat’s personality, health, and history.

Cost Effective

4. You Don’t Support Cruel Breeding Practices


Many cats sold in pet stores or online come from commercial breeding facilities. These are sometimes called kitten mills, where animals are often kept in poor conditions and bred repeatedly for profit. When you adopt from a shelter, you’re taking a stand against these inhumane practices and supporting ethical treatment of animals.


5. You Encourage Others to Adopt


When you share your adoption story, you inspire friends and family to consider adopting too. Every adoption helps spread the word and creates a ripple effect, encouraging more people to choose shelters over breeders or pet stores.

You Encourage Others to Adopt

Youre Giving a Cat a Second Chance

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Happy Cat Month

September 29, 2026
Talking About How To Make Cats Happy And The Month-Long Holiday That Promotes Cat Happiness The month of September is celebrated by cat lovers everywhere as Happy Cat Month! Never heard of Happy Cat Month? Then you’re in luck because Cool Cats Professional Cat Sitting has you covered! This article will cover everything you need to know about Happy Cats Month, how to celebrate it, and some of the best ways to keep your cat happy. What Is Happy Cat Month? So what is Happy Cat Month? Happy Cat Month is a month-long holiday that aims to inform and educate cat owners about how to make their cats healthy and happy. It’s a common misconception that cats are self-sufficient pets. While most cats do have an independent nature, they are still very social creatures. Cats need lots of love & attention just like any other pet. Happy Cat Month is a friendly and celebratory way to educate people about the welfare, health, and importance of our feline friends.
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Adopt A Less Adoptable Pet Week/ Remember Me Thursday

September 29, 2026
Covering Two Very Important Pet-Themed Holidays That Focus On Shelter Animals And The Struggles They Face The month of September contains several pet-themed awareness based holidays. Two of the most significant of these holidays are Adopt A Less Adoptable Pet Week and Remember Me Thursday. Both of these holidays are centered around shelter animals and the struggles they face. This article will discuss both of these holidays and offer various ways you can observe them. Adopt A Less Adoptable Pet Week The 3rd week of September is widely celebrated by pet lovers everywhere as Adopt A Less Adoptable Pet Week. This year (2023) Adopt A Less Adoptable Pet Week takes place from September 18th to September 24th. This week-long holiday was founded by PetFinder , an online searchable database of animals that need homes. Additionally, PetFinder also has a directory of nearly 11,000 animal shelters and adoption organizations. These animal shelters and adoption organizations span across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. Adopt A Less Adoptable Pet Week was founded to raise public awareness about shelter animals that are often overlooked. Most of these animals are overlooked based solely on appearance. However, just because an animal doesn’t look perfect, doesn’t mean they are not worthy of adoption. Additionally, this also applies to senior pets or pets with special needs. Many people believe it would require too much effort to care for a senior pet or special needs pet. Caring for these types of pets may not be easy, but it is still very rewarding and humbling to do so. Remember Me Thursday Remember Me Thursday occurs every year on the last Thursday of September. This year (2023) it will take place on September 28th. This pet themed awareness based holiday was founded in 2013 by Helen Woodward Animal Center of San Diego . The focus of Remember Me Thursday is to raise awareness about the importance of pet adoption and all of the shelter animals that are in need of a forever home. Remember Me Thursday has made a huge impact in the world since its founding in 2013. More than 190 countries have supported Remember Me Thursday along with over 700 different animal welfare organizations worldwide. Additionally, more than 330 million people have helped spread awareness about Remember Me Thursday across various social media platforms. What started as a pet-themed holiday has now become a worldwide movement to inspire change in shelter animals’ lives.