The following links and articles provide useful information related
to the care, safety and health of cats. Find topics of interest
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| Are you thinking about adopting a cat? You may want to read some of the valuable information below in preparation for making a life-long commitment to your new cat or kitten. | |
Are you ready for a pet? |
Frequently
Asked Adoption Questions |
| Take
an Adoption Guided Tour SHFC Page |
How
To Adopt SHFC Page |
| Ten
Reasons To Adopt an Adult Cat Pat Brody Shelter For Cats by Kevin Davis (2002) |
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| Your cat requires love and the right care from you and your family. The information below will help you and your cat to live happily and safely together. | |
How
to Trim a Cat's Claws |
A
Safe Cat is a Happy Cat |
 Declawing:
Surgical Claw RemovalWith Permission: AVAR |
Microchipping SHFC Article |
| Declawing Cats: More Than Just a Manicure With permission:HSUS* |
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| Not every cat is perfectly healthy. To the delight of many adopters, cats that have been diagnosed with certain medical conditions can still live very happy lives with knowledge and the right care. | |
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FeLV: Feline Leukemia Virus |
| FIV/FeLV-Positive
Cats Can Cuddle, Too With permission:VetCentric |
Early
Age Sterilization* With Permission: AVAR |
Pet Food Contamination Scare* Acute Renal Failure Info from SHFC |
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| Almost every community has feral cats - cats that cannot be handled or placed into homes. They often live in small groups or colonies and they need our help too. Find out more below. | |
TNR
(Trap, Neuter, Return) |
Alley Cat Allies |
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*HSUS is not affiliated with and does not endorse any animal shelters including SAFE Haven For Cats.
