ASPCA survey shows an increase in kittens spring to fall season is really three seasons in one, starting in spring, peaking in late spring or early summer, and ending in fall. “One female and one male cat and their offspring can produce 1728 kittens in just 3 years….420,000 in 7 years” (http://www.peopleforanimals.net ).Those statistics are staggering.

We live in a world with a major overpopulation problem where there are 3-4 million animals euthanized a year. In April 2013, The Tennessean reported that Metro Animal Control  (Davidson County) had an intake of 10,000+ animals annually with a euthanasia rate of 76-78%.

How you can help:

1-Spay and Nueter your pets (and any feral ones in your community)

There are lots of low cost spay and neuter clinics in Middle Tennessee and financial support programs. The Pet Community Center just opened a new clinic in East Nashville and also offers a Trap Neuter Release Program to humanely help curb the feral cat program. View the list of resources available to help in Middle Tennessee. Read an article that also lists prices and additional details.

Here are some benefits of spaying and neutering your pets according to People For Animals
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“Sterilization of your cat or dog will increase his/her chance of a longer and healthier life. Altering your canine friend will increase his life an average of 1 to 3 years, felines, 3 to 5 years. Altered animals have a very low to no risk of mammary gland tumors/cancer, prostate cancer, perianal tumors, pyometria, and uterine, ovarian and testicular cancers.”

-“Sterilizing your cat/dog makes him/her a better pet, reducing his/her urge to roam and decreasing the risk of contracting diseases or getting hurt as they roam. Surveys indicate that as many as 85% of dogs hit by cars are unaltered. Intact male cats living outside have been shown to live on average less than two years. Feline Immunodeficiency Syndrome is spread by bites and intact cats fight a great deal more than altered cats.”

2-Adopt a kitten or a cat

Consider adopting a kitten or a cat. Kittens are easier to adopt because they are so cute so take the time to consider rescuing a cat instead! Read an article about the pro’s of picking a cat instead of a kitten, published on Veterinary Partner.

Click here for a list of rescue groups, shelters and animal control agencies who will all have animals to adopt!

Other ways to help:

Foster, volunteer or donate time or funding to help support efforts.
You can even purchase an animal friendly license plate and $15.62 of the annual $56.50 fee will be “allocated to the Animal Population Control Endowment Fund.”http://www.tn.gov

Other Resources
Pet Statistics, ASPCA, http://www.aspca.org/about-us/faq/pet-statistics
Spay/Neuter Statistics: People for Animals, http://www.peopleforanimals.net

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Brief Description:

-Domestic Short Hair
-Black/Tan/White
-Spayed Female
-7 years old
-9 lbs
-Up to date on shots

Hi! I’m Madison Grace and I am a sweet, older girl who is looking for my forever home. I love to watch birds out the window and enjoy just hanging out with you and being a lap cat.” I would love a good home to call my own. Please visit me soon!

For more information or his full listing visit Nashville Humane Association.

View other adoptable cats, adoptable dogs.

Nashville Humane Association
213 Oceola Avenue
Nashville, TN 37209
Phone: (615) 352-1010
Website: http://www.nashvillehumane.org

Hours:
Monday-Tuesday 10AM–5PM
Closed Wednesday
Thursday-Saturday 10AM-5PM
Sunday 12PM-5PM

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This week’s pick is Alex from the Nashville Humane Association

Brief Description:
-Domestic Short Hair
-Orange/White
-2 year old
-Neutered Male
-10 lbs
-Up to date on shots

“Hi! I’m Alex and I am shy at first but I warm up pretty quickly. I love to play fetch with cat toys. I have lived with another cat and a dog and seem to do well with them. I would love a good home to call my own. Please visit me soon!”

For more information or his full listing visit Nashville Humane Association.

View other adoptable cats, adoptable dogs.

Nashville Humane Association
213 Oceola Avenue
Nashville, TN 37209
Phone: (615) 352-1010

Hours:
Monday-Tuesday 10AM–5PM
Closed Wednesday
Thursday-Saturday 10AM-5PM
Sunday 12PM-5PM

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This week’s pick is Creamsicle from New Leash on Life.

Brief Description:
-Domestic Short hair/Siamese
-Female
-7 years
-White/Cream
-Spayed
-Microchipped
-Up to date on vaccinations
-Adoption Fee $85

Animal ID 24660860

“Creamsicle is a 7 year old, 8 pound, blue eyed, cream point Siamese mix. She was found as a stray and came to New Leash to find her forever inside home. Creamsicle is friendly and likes having her head and ears scratched. She loves sleeping on her back with her belly exposed but she doesn’t like her belly rubbed! Creamsicle would be best as the only cat as she does NOT care for other cats. She was picked on by the cats at the finder’s home and therefore she hid all the time. She has an old corneal ulcer in her right eye, but it doesn’t appear to bother her except she will squint periodically. With all of this said, Creamsicle is a wonderful cat that deserves a loving forever home. Come to the PetSmart in Mt. Juliet’s Providence Marketplace and meet Creamsicle and adopt her for $85.00. Creamsicle is litter box trained, spayed, microchipped and current on vaccinations. Adoption Center Policy: All cats must be INDOOR ONLY and shall NOT be declawed.”

Visit Creamsicle at Petsmart in Mt. Juliet
PetSmart in Providence Marketplace
401 South Mount Juliet Road Suite 645
Mount Juliet, TN 37122
(615) 773-2175

Hours:
Monday-Saturdays 9a.m.-9p.m.
Sundays 10a.m.-6p.m.

View all adoptable cats at: http://newleashonline.org/index.php/adoption/cats

New Leash on Life
Phone: (615) 444-1144
507
Jim Draper Blvd (off Baddour Parkway behind Pro Bowl West – for mapquest use 507 W. Baddour Pkwy)
Lebanon, TN 37087
Phone: (615) 444-1144
email: info@newleashonline.com

Hours:

Tuesday – Friday 12PM – 5PM
Saturday 11AM – 6PM

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This week’s pick is Tiger from Nashville Cat Rescue.

Brief Description:
-Domestic Short Hair
-Male
-Adult
-Gray and Black Tabby
-Neutered
-Up-to date on shots
-House trained

“I’m a handsome fellow who loves to head-butt your hand so you’ll pet me! Some people just need to get a gentle hint!

I’m a quiet boy who just wants a lap and some love. It’s very nice here at the Hermitage PetSmart, but going to my new home would be awesome! If you want an affectionate cat, I’m your boy!

I have been neutered, tested negative for FIV/FeLV, and am up to date on my vaccinations.”

If you are interested in adopting Tiger please email us at loveallcats3@hotmail.com or call 615-596-4471.

See Tiger’s full listing: https://www.petfinder.com

For more adoptable pets from Nashville Cat Rescue’s visit http://www.petfinder.com.

Hermitage PetSmart

4642 Lebanon Pike
Hermitage, TN 37076
(615) 883-2726

Hours:
Mondays-Saturdays 9AM-9PM
Sundays 10AM-6PM

About Nashville Cat Rescue:
“Nashville Cat Rescue is a non-profit organization dedicated to rescuing cats and kittens from off the streets and from high-kill shelters and placing them into loving, permanent homes. All cats and kittens that come through our program receive superb veterinary care before they are adopted out to the public. Each Nashville Cat Rescue cat or kitten is tested for FIV/FeLV, spayed or neutered, de-wormed, given flea preventative, and given all necessary vaccinations.”

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This week’s pick is Clovis from Nashville Cat Rescue.

Brief Description:
-Domestic Short Hair
-Male
-Adult
-Buff Color
-Neutered
-Up-to date on shots
-House trained

“I was surrendered by my owner to Metro Animal Control, but one of the fosters from Nashville Cat Rescue took me in. I am confident that my true forever home is out there!

I’m a sweet boy who likes to purr and butt heads! Please come to the Hermitage PetSmart so you can see what a great cat I am in purr-son.

I have been neutered, tested negative for FIV/FeLV, and am up to date on my vaccinations.”

If you are interested in adopting Clovis please email us at loveallcats3@hotmail.com or call 615-596-4471.”

See Clovis’ full listing: http://www.petfinder.com

For more adoptable pets from Nashville Cat Rescue’s visit http://www.petfinder.com.

Hermitage PetSmart
4642 Lebanon Pike
Hermitage, TN 37076
(615) 883-2726

Hours:
Mondays-Saturdays 9AM-9PM
Sundays 10AM-6PM

About Nashville Cat Rescue:

“Nashville Cat Rescue is a non-profit organization dedicated to rescuing cats and kittens from off the streets and from high-kill shelters and placing them into loving, permanent homes. All cats and kittens that come through our program receive superb veterinary care before they are adopted out to the public. Each Nashville Cat Rescue cat or kitten is tested for FIV/FeLV, spayed or neutered, de-wormed, given flea preventative, and given all necessary vaccinations.”

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This week’s pick is Cocoa from Music City Animal Rescue.

Brief Description:

-Female
-Persian mix
-3.5 years old
-de-clawed (front paws)
-Spayed
-Up-to date on shots

“I am such a sweet and easy going kitty.” “I don’t require a lot of attention. I am quiet and love to lay beside you or at your feet and watch TV or listen to music with you.

I get along well with grown-ups – most dogs and children, as long as they take it slow.

I don’t think I like other kitties though. I tolerate them, but I’d like to be your favorite! My owners had my front paws de-clawed so it is hard for me to defend myself.

I enjoy my foster home but I would really love to have a forever home again, somewhere that I know I will never have to leave.”

If you are interested in adopting Cocoa please email us at Vickie@Paws4Health.com or call (615) 485-4452.

See Cocoa’s full listing and other adoptable pets at http://musiccityanimalrescue.com.

About Music City Animal Rescue:
Founder Vickie Harris “I believe that all rescues have a fundamental goal to rescue abused, abandonded, and neglected animals -to find them homes where they can enjoy a LONG happy and healthy life with a family that loves them. 

This is our goal as well, but we would like to expand on this goal to include a heavy dose of fun and education for pet-owners, potential pet owners and animal lovers in general. We believe that knowledge is power and when you empower people with information on animal nutrition, spay/neuter options, social training, “entertainment” for your pets and much more, EVERYONE wins!! 

That is why Music City Animal Rescue will hold special seminars on many different areas of pet care. We will host fun events & fund raisers for You AND Your Furry Family Members!”

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