Hi everyone!
June is Adopt-A-Cat month, and as always, I’m advocating
adopting pets (of all kinds) from shelters and giving them a loving, forever
home. (Would you want to live out the rest of your life in a wire cage?)
Years ago, when I adopted my furry children, I went to my
local no-kill shelter. The volunteer was happy to hear that I was interested in
adult cats. Most everyone wants cuddly kittens because they’re cute now – but they do grow up. Sadly, adult
cats are often overlooked and sometimes have a hard time getting placed. Older
cats need love too!
As a writer, my love of cats has naturally extended into my
writing. My short story “Just an Innocent Little Cat” was included in the Dark Things II: Cat Crimes anthology. I
even found a way to weave cat adoption into my contemporary romance, Trust with Hearts. The subplot of the
book – Sherrie’s devotion to save Kitty Corner – was crucial because I wanted
to give her a purpose, something to build her self-esteem. Sherrie’s cat
adoption project lets her help unfortunate cats who need good homes. (Read more
about the book on my site: www.kelliwilkins.com)
I’ve also written three non-fiction cat care books that
explain how to choose a cat and keep it happy and healthy. You can find them
all on my Amazon author page: www.amazon.com/author/kelliwilkins
This summer, please consider adopting a cat or two (or a dog
– they need loving homes too!) and saving a life. If your local shelter isn’t
open right now, visit https://www.petfinder.com/cats/ and browse through the animals up for adoption in your local area. It’s an
excellent source for locating pets looking for “furr-ever” homes.
And if you can’t adopt – you can always donate. Shelters are
in desperate need of funding and supplies these days. Visit your local shelter’s
Facebook page or website to learn how you can help.
If you’re wondering about the handsome fellows above… as
of today, they’re all available for adoption. You can read about them here:
Milo: UPDATE - MILO GOT ADOPTED! Yey!!
Until next time,
Kelli
