As if you needed an excuse...

But just in case you do. June is adopt a shelter cat month! Many human societies and other pet shelters are highlighting their feline residents in hopes of finding them furever homes. Here are some top awesome things to consider when matching for your next feline frenemy.

Years of experience

Who doesn’t love a squishy, squeaky lil’ kitten? Monsters, that’s who. They’re built to be eat-you-up adorable and are hard to resist. They are also a big unknown. Will they end up doing well with kids? With men? With other pets? With your furniture?

Mature cats often come with histories and more easily observable behaviors. They’re already litterbox trained. They also need love, care, and to GTFO of shelters. The senior felines will just melt your heart in different ways.

Plus, consider it your karmic good deed to take an elderly cat to live out its remaining years in the comfort of your home and company. You’re pretty much guaranteed good vibes for at least 10 years.

A fantastic deal

Often times, the cats you adopt are coming ready to plug and play! No set-up necessary. They’re up to date on their shots, they’re spayed/neutered, and may even come with a starter pack of food and litter. Since cats can get pregnant starting around 4 months of age, and we all know we’ll procrastinate setting up that spay/neuter appointment, it’s a significant plus.

Adopting from a shelter also supports the operations of the shelters which tirelessly serve our communities. If you have an extra $5, consider making a one-time or ongoing donation to support their work.

Better than people

You already know this. But even the cats who are assholes are still better than most humans. So odds are good that you’ll be happier with a new shelter cat than your new neighbor. Plus, if you’re a slob, you can blame the cat when your roommate asks why your clothes are on the floor or the dishes aren’t done. #thecatdidit

If you’ve been contemplating adopting your first cat, or adding to your existing brood, June is the perfect time. Don’t you think? Tag us in your photos and share your adoption story with us for a chance to win free Clawndoms!