There are millions of unwanted cats and dogs in America. In fact, one study showed that for every person in the country, there are two dogs and seven cats that need homes. This overwhelming number of homeless and needy cats and dogs can tug at the heartstrings of even the most jaded person.
If you’re considering adopting a cat, there are many that have special needs. Sure, they require more care, more observation, more attention, and possibly more expenditure, but the payoff is the satisfaction of caring for a helpless creature and giving it a quality of life that it wouldn’t have otherwise had.
Special needs include the following:
Terminal illnesses, such as feline leukemia or cancer.
Many adoption facilities will carefully screen applicants who want Special Needs Cats to make sure they have the time and resources to care for the cat in the right way. These organizations are headed by cat lovers who will put the interests and needs of the cat above everything else in the search for a “forever home” that will bring a measure of comfort and peace to the animal. If you are interested in adopting a Special Needs Cat, contact your local pet adoption center, humane society, or local veterinarian to find out how to learn about available animals in your area.
