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Warmer Weather Always Means "Kitten Time" For Animal Shelters What You Need To Know About Adopting A New Pet
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Aug 11, 2005, 00:44

(NAPSI)-Warm weather is upon us and, for people who work with animal shelters, they know what this means: more kittens are coming. Spring is one of the more prolific times of year that cats breed and many shelters find that more kittens are brought in now than any other season-leading to overcrowding.

"Cats breed in the spring, bringing into the world thousands of unwanted kittens, many ending up in overcrowded shelters," said Annemarie Lucas, ASPCA Humane Enforcement Officer and star of Animal Planet's "Animal Precinct." "That's why it is even more important this time of year to find loving homes for as many of the animals as possible."

Iams Cat Foods and The Clorox Pet Products Company, maker of Fresh Step® Cat Litter, are partnering with the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA®) on a new program to benefit shelter cats and urge potential pet parents to consider adopting a shelter cat this spring.

As part of this new program, pet lovers nationwide can help cats in need by taking advantage of special coupons offered by Iams and Fresh Step that, when redeemed, will result in a donation of up to $100,000 to the ASPCA. The coupon allows consumers to save $2 on the purchase of Iams Cat Food and Fresh Step Cat Litter and will be distributed to more than 40 million homes through newspapers nationwide.

The "Three Ps"

Although it is easy to fall in love with a lovable cat or kitten in a shelter, experts stress the importance of properly planning the addition of a four-footed member to the household.

In fact, if you are considering bringing a cat into your family this spring, feline behavior consultant and syndicated newspaper columnist/radio host Steve Dale recommends you keep in mind the "three Ps" of cat adoption:

1. Prepare for your cat's arrival by preparing your family, your home and the essentials, including cat litter, interactive toys and water and food bowls

2. Provide good nutrition and veterinary care

3. Prevent overpopulation by spaying or neutering

For more tips on adopting

a kitten or cat, visit www.iams.com, www.freshstep.com as well as

www.ASPCA.org.
Before adopting a cat, be sure you can take care of it.

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