INDIANAPOLIS – Have you been searching for a loyal, lifelong companion? Indianapolis Animal Care & Control is encouraging those who are in search of the perfect pet to consider adopting a cat during June, national “Adopt-a-Shelter-Cat” month, sponsored by the ASPCA. Stephen J. Musso, Acting President of the ASPCA notes that, “Spring is the time of year when animal shelters are filled with cats of all ages, sizes, and colors.”
Indianapolis Animal Care & Control considers pet ownership a lifetime commitment- a lifetime of food, water, companionship and love. While recognizing this commitment, shelter administrator Jim Garrard reminds that “Just as pet owners contribute greatly to the lives of the pets they rescue, they also reap immeasurable benefits from the animals they adopt.”
Recent human-animal bond literature is quick to point out that in addition to the long recognized benefits of companionship, caring, sharing, and security aspects, pet ownership can also have very positive health benefits.
Indianapolis Animal Care & Control will help to get you set up with a new feline friend. Use the following checklist to make sure you are prepared from day one:
The cost of adopting a pet from Indianapolis Animal Care & Control is $45.00. Included in the cat adoption package is the spay/ neuter procedure, Feline Leukemia and FIV testing, first round of booster vaccinations, and a microchip, permanent pet identification.
Indianapolis Animal Care & Control is open 10am- 6pm, Monday through Friday with extended hours on Wednesday until 7pm and 10-4pm, Saturday.
Indianapolis Animal Care and Control will also be participating in several events continuing with this month’s theme:
June 14, 9am-5pm & June15, 9am-4pm -- Circle City Cat Club Cat Show Hamilton County 4H Fairgrounds, 2003 E. Pleasant St., Noblesville
June 21, 12-4pm -- Cat Adoption FestivalCastleton Square Mall, 6020E. 82nd St., Indianapolis (Center Court in front of Lazarus)
June 28, 1-2pm -- “Patitz on Pets” educational series: Cat vs. Kitten, which is better? Indianapolis Animal Care & Control, 2600 S. Harding St.