Shelter Cat Less Expensive Than ‘Free’ Cat

Reputable shelters and rescue groups place animals for adoption only after they’ve been sterilized, vaccinated, and dewormed.
Shelter Cat Less Expensive Than ‘Free’ Cat
Adopting from a shelter or rescue group frees up a kennel, saving another life. Gumpanat/Shutterstock
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Q: I am ready to get a cat. During the upcoming “kitten season,” there will be plenty of free kittens available from local farms and elsewhere in my community. Alternatively, I can adopt a kitten or cat from a shelter or rescue group, but that would cost money. Do you have an opinion about where I should go for my new cat?
A: Adopting a kitten or adult cat from an animal shelter or cat rescue organization has many advantages.
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Lee Pickett
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Lee Pickett, VMD, practices companion animal medicine in North Carolina. Contact her at AskTheVet.pet. Copyright 2026 Lee Pickett, VMD. Distributed by Creators.com