It’s a fine time to adopt a cat
PET BULLETIN
‘Mews and Yips’ from the Central Aroostook Humane Society
By Carolyn Cheney
Please stay tuned and we will have a full report of Toast to the Animals, our biggest fundraiser of the year, in next week’s article.
I have always heard a number of folks say they would like to adopt a cat but want to wait until spring. Please don’t wait until spring … adopt now from the Central Aroostook Humane Society. We have so many loving cats waiting for a home. Some of them have been with us way too long, and we are especially anxious to find them a forever home.
Shelter cats come in all shapes, sizes and colors. There is a wonderful variety of cats at the shelter. Shelter cats are well taken care of by our staff, and they do their very best to ensure that only healthy cats are adopted. Many have had their shots and some have been neutered/spayed. Also, all cats are litter box trained. 
When you visit, the staff will help you select the perfect companion. They are very good at matchmaking, as they understand the personalities of the various cats. Not all cats are the same. Also, if you have never owned a cat before, they will help you with what you need to do to adjust to your new friend, the kind of food for the cat and the other needs of a cat.
Many folks don’t realize that the majority of the shelter cats are happy, healthy and well adjusted. The fact that they don’t have a permanent home is the only thing wrong with them. Sometimes we have a special-needs cat, and we welcome people who may be interested in giving a cat with medical problems a loving home. It could be a cat with a thyroid condition that needs medications and occasional blood tests to monitor the condition.
Adult cats make wonderful housemates and companions. Two cats together are even better, especially if you are away from home for long periods of time. Cats provide companionship, and have been known to reduce blood pressure in their owners. Also, for folks who live alone, cats ease isolation. Most cats love to play, and some are livelier than others. Just watching a cat or cats play can be so entertaining. Also, having a cat sit on your lap and patting it is very soothing to the cat and relaxful to the owner.
Cats don’t need to be walked and actually do not require a great deal of care. Love, food and water, a clean litter box and medical care are the necessities.
The purpose of the Central Aroostook Humane Society is to adopt as many cats and dogs as we can to loving permanent homes. If there is room, we keep animals as long as we possibly can in order to find the right home for them. Please visit us at 26 Cross Street in Presque Isle. Our hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., closing for lunch 12-12:30. You can check us out on Facebook and petfinders.com.
Remember to be responsible: spay and neuter your pets!
Carolyn Cheney is a member of the Board of Directors of the Central Aroostook Humane Society.
