Denver Named a CATalyst 2009 Top 10 Cat-Friendly City

How can you tell if a city is cat friendly? The CATalyst Council is a coalition of the veterinary community, academia, nonprofits, industry and animal welfare organizations. Other cities named include Tampa, Phoenix, San Francisco, Portland (Ore.), Boston, Seattle, San Diego, Atlanta and Minneapolis.

CATalyst Council board member Steve Dale reports, “Cats outnumber dogs by nearly 10 million among the pet-owning public. Cats are now top choice for human households wishing to open their doors to pets. According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, in 2007, the number of cats owned (81.7 million) outnumbers that of canines (72 million) by nearly 10 million.”

How can cat lovers celebrate Denver’s Top 10 selection?
1. Let others know Denver was selected.
2. Encourage others to volunteer, foster or adopt a cat!
3. Keep your cat current on vaccinations and health check ups.
4. Tell others to visit ChipYourCat ChipYourCat for a free microchip identification
5. Adorn your cat with collar and tag

A SPECIAL REQUEST form the Dumb Friends League:
Colorful collars needed

Sometimes our adorable adoptable black kittens and cats are overlooked. We want to help them stand out from the crowd. Colorful or fancy collars can make a difference. Visit Dumb Friends League for more information.

Black cats are in all shelters. Check with your local shelter for information on donating special colorful colors for these “good luck” kitties!

How does your village, town, or city measure in Cat-Friendliness?