With the warmer temperatures marking the return of summer in our area, we at HAWS "celebrate" another momentus occasion: It's KITTEN SEASON!
No, really.
For whatever reason - be it evolution, Darwinism or simple common sense - mother cats in this area seem to limit their breeding to the warmer months. The result is that about April 1st we start to see our first newborns, and by early June HAWS is literally crawling with cats. If you want to bring a kitten into your family, now is the time - every color and hair-length imaginable arrives at the shelter, making it easy to find just what you're looking for.
But, the very sad down side to this time of year is that the adult cats in the shelter often get overlooked. Sure kittens are fun, but they are lots of work - while most of the adult cats are just ready to settle in with you and be loved. Another advantage to adopting an adult cat is that their personalities are known. Is this cat social, playful, or a lazy lapcat? No need to wonder how the adult cat will "turn out."
If you're in the market for a feline, please don't look past that gorgeous, well-mannered 6 year-old and fixate on the cute little bundles of fuzz. Try them both on for size and consider all your options. You may be surprised at what you fall in love with. Addy, Clarence, Fritz & Rosie, Missy, Milo, and Isabella are just a few of the cats that would love to meet you.
By the way - lately the dogs from the Michael Vick case have been in the news, as some are now going up for adoption. Amazing what love, socialization and training can do for a very misunderstood breed! If you're a Pit Bull fan, or would like to meet some great members of the Pit family (other than Brad and Angelina), stop by our shelter and say hi to Bruno, Princess and Will. And ask Tracey how Hannah is doing!
