Ten Great 'Purr-suasions' to Adopt an Adult Cat

• Personality is established - you can choose a cat that 'matches' your lifestyle and has the qualities and personality you're looking
• Adults are still playful, sometimes well into their teens! However, they are less destructive than kittens (who can climb drapes, dig houseplants, chew cords and keep you up all night). They are also more 'sturdy' than fragile kittens, better for homes with young children.
• They are already using litterboxes consistently.
• Generally have a stronger and more developed immune system.
• Self-reliant, content and less needy - most cats are ok being left alone much longer than a kitten or dog.
• Kittens are only 'kittens' for a few months...remember, today's cats were yesterday's kittens!
• With proper introductions, adult cats usually adjust well to other resident pets.
• People with a stressful job, high blood pressure, depression or loneliness can greatly benefit from owning a loving lap cat - they … More

Why Should an Animal Rescue Group ask for Support?

During the recent holiday season, our group's 'giving tree' in downtown Bend was vandalized, and someone also asked, why should an animal rescue group be able to ask for support when there are so many worthy, underfunded agencies dealing with the needs of people?

The cats and kittens rescued and cared for by nonprofit, all-volunteer Cat Rescue, Adoption & Foster Team (CRAFT) may not mean anything to some people, but to others they are an important part of their lives. Look into the eyes of the children of a family forced to live … More

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