These Women Adopt Cats And Take Them On Adventures

How Many Cats Are in Shelters?

Bolt and Keel were lucky to find a loving home with Gumbley, but not all cats get the same chance. Each year, 3.2 million cats enter animal shelters in the United States, and of those 3.2 million, 860,000 cats are euthanized each year because of various reasons including injuries, illness, aggression, and just plain overpopulation.

Gumbley and VanderRee aren’t the only ones who are rescuing cats off the street. Each year, about 27% of new cat adoptions are found as strays. But that’s where the big problem comes in: why are all these cats on the street and what can you do to help?

Breaking Stereotypes about Cats

No one should ever commit to adopting an animal if they don’t think they have the time, money, or patience. All animals will destroy property at some point, have an unexpected vet bill, and maybe even exhibit some problematic behaviors. However, before you write off adoption, think about how a cat might fit into your lifestyle in an unexpected way.

The photo above was captioned, “Breaking stereotypes one adventure at a time.” That’s exactly what Bolt and Keel did for Gumbley, who thought the cats wouldn’t fit into her active lifestyle. Is there an animal out there that’s right for your home?