June is National Adopt a Cat Month — a time when shelters across the country shine a spotlight on the millions of cats and kittens in need of loving homes. Originally started by the American Humane Association, this month-long event began as a response to the annual “kitten season,” when shelters become overwhelmed with tiny, meowing bundles of fur. It’s the perfect time to open your heart and your home to a feline friend who’s been waiting just for you.

Why adopt? Because every cat has a story, and deserves to finish writing it from the comfort of a loving home. Some have lost the only home they’ve ever known. Others have never had one at all. Each one is worthy of love. When you adopt, you’re not just gaining a pet — you’re saving a life and becoming part of their story of hope, as well as opening space for the shelter to take in more little lives. 

Here at Morris Animal Refuge, we’re making this month even more special. Thanks to Arm and Hammer, every adopter in June will be automatically entered to win an Ultimate Starter Kit for a Newly Adopted Cat, packed with top-tier goodies your new feline family member will adore — think luxury bed, high-quality litter box and accessories, custom collars, and more surprises designed to make your new cat feel right at home.

So this June, make room on your couch (and in your heart) for a cat who needs you. Whether you’re a seasoned cat lover or thinking of adopting for the first time, there’s no better time to welcome a whiskered companion into your life.

Come visit us, fall in love, and maybe even win something wonderful to start your kitty off on the right track!