indescribableCats wind up in shelters for a lot of reasons, and very few of them are "because s/he was a bad cat." People lose their jobs, or move away and don't take their pets. Kids leave for college. People die. People lose the wherewithal to feed themselves, much less an extra, meowing mouth. And in all of these cases the cats, who have no idea what's going on, wind up suffering for it.
Amazing cats come from shelters. Adult cats who don't need to be trained; kittens who have all the world in front of them. Cats whose personalities are already plain when you meet them, making it so much easier to find the right cat for you. Cats who need you.
I've been very upfront about why none of my current cats are from shelters, and why my lifestyle and emotional needs are better met by reputable breeders. But if you don't fall into this category, and feel that there might be a cat-shaped hole in your life, go and take a look at your local shelter.
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June 10 2012, 02:07:50 UTC 5 years ago
Nine is enough.
June 10 2012, 23:05:54 UTC 5 years ago
Last time I visited, they had sixteen wonderful, clean, healthy, well-behaved, and well-socialized cats - all indoor cats. And lest you worry about the crazy cat lady syndrome - the house is immaculate. If you didn't see the cats, you'd honestly never know they had them when you walked in the house if you didn't spot the food & water dishes in the kitchen.
The great room (living room with huge stone fireplace and vaulted ceiling) actually echoes with purring on winter nights. It is one of the most magical experiences I have ever had. :-)