In too many communities, shelters are overwhelmed with cats and kittens. Some are the result of accidental litters, while others lost their homes due to behavior problems their owners didn’t know how to resolve. Still others are feral or community cats with little chance at adoption.
![kittens in cage at emergency shelter in Joplin, Missouri after tornado](/sites/default/files/styles/360_max_width/public/2018/06/kittens-in-shelter-69469.jpg?itok=tlZf3Ae1)
From litter box issues to destructive scratching, most common behavior problems can be solved by making your cat feel safe, secure and stimulated.
![Cat rescued from a neglect situation](/sites/default/files/styles/360_max_width/public/2021-01/cat-494376.jpg?itok=m2kqqnKh)
Far from a simple nail trim, declawing a cat involves the removal of the last joint on each toe—that’s 10 separate amputations just for the front paws!
![Scared yellow dog left out in the rain and mud](/sites/default/files/styles/400x400/public/2021-12/dog-ms-rescue-24787.jpg?h=9b09fde4&itok=8ei1wwO3)
For every animal saved, countless others are still suffering. By stepping up for them, you can create a future where animals no longer have to suffer in puppy mills, factory farms, testing labs or other heartbreaking situations. Start saving lives today!