Even Ultimate Cat Lovers Don’t Know These Feline Facts

There Are Millions Of Cats Without Forever Homes

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Of the overwhelming cat population in the United States, only a handful are probably sent to shelters. Unfortunately, only 24% of cats who end up in shelters are adopted, which means that more than half of the shelter cat population is neglected.

If these cats don’t get adopted, their next options are much worse. According to American Humane, 71% of cats in shelters end up euthanized. This is why adoption is so important!