Sunday Comics with Daisy!

Sunday Comics with Daisy!

I am raising my paw for a good cause!

My new friend Gaius is sponsoring a wonderful contest. It is called "Raise a Paw 2007" and it is all about raising awareness for good causes. I am very proud that we cats can do our part to support causes that are near to our hearts. All you have to do is raise your paw! And then, tell about the special cause that you are supporting. So, I am raising my paw in support of spaying and neutering (this is the same thing as a hooha-ectomy for boycats or a ladygardenectomy for a girlcat).

Here are just a few of the good reasons to support spaying and neutering:

• To help control cat overpopulation: There are many, many, many cats around the country without a home. This makes me very sad.
  
• Health benefits: A spayed female cat has lower risk of developing certain conditions like mammary cancer and uterine diseases. Neutering a male cat can reduce the risk of prostate and testicular cancer.
  
• Reduce unwanted behaviors: Cats that have not been spayed or neutered are more likely to mark their territory by spraying urine. This seems a little bit rude! Also, having your cat spayed or neutered will remove their "urges" and make them happier.

My Mommie volunteers three mornings a week at a no-kill cat rescue shelter called Cats Exclusive, so she sees first-hand the number of unwanted cats and kittens there are just in her community. There are always more people wanting to give up a cat than looking for a cat to adopt. Usually there is a waiting list of cats hoping to find a spot at the shelter. Here are just a very few of the many kittens from this kitten season:
And remember that every time a cute little kitten gets adopted, one of the adult long-time residents loses a chance for a Forever home! Even though they never give up hope. Cats Exclusive recently opened a Spay/Neuter clinic in September. This is very exciting news! Here is what the surgery center looks like:
I know it looks a little scairty. But it is really a very quick procedure, and it is for your own good. I hope I have convinced at least one person to spay or neuter their cat! Click on this link to Cats Exclusive to see more photos of the facility. And don't forget to Raise Your Paw for your own special cause!

ps: Here is a bonus photo, an outtake from my Raise a Paw practice session. My Mommie used many, many Temptations to get me to raise my paw. And my Mommie is not very good at wrangling me with one hand, and taking pictures with the other hand. I like to open my mouth like a baby bird until the Temptations get inside.

I am raising my paw for a good cause!