Dangers of letting your cat outside

1. Who let the cat out! The Washington County Humane Society 3650 State Road 60 Slinger WI 53086 262-677-4388 *Estimates put the average lifespan of a free-roaming cat who gets marginal care at less than three years, compared to 12–15 years for the indoor-only cat. Even in "safe" suburban neighborhoods, cats can face grave dangers and never return home.. *hsus.org

11. Typical monthly amount of stray cats that enter the shelter during a non busy month.

12. Razzmatazz – Stray Cat Entered the shelter with Herpes Virus and has succumbed to limited vision in both eyes. Never Reclaimed - Adopted

13. Emmanule – Stray Cat 9-10 years old, Front Declawed Never Reclaimed - Adopted

14. Pointesetta – Stray Cat Exotic Shorthair, 2-3 years old Never Reclaimed -Adopted

15. Frosty – Stray Cat Entered the shelter with numerous bite marks, scars, and ground in dirt. A huge sweetheart! Never Reclaimed - Adopted

16. Ole – Stray Cat 6-7 year old, Very affectionate and will talk to you about his whole day. Never Reclaimed - Looking for a forever home.

17. Hocus Pocus - Stray Cat 2 year old, entered the shelter scared and dirty but very trusting and loving. Never Reclaimed – Looking for a forever home.

18. If you wouldn't trust strangers with your kids, you shouldn't trust your cats to a world full of them. Remember: In a fire, burglary, or other mishap, a cat can easily become lost outside, and identification is her best bet for getting home. Please have your animal Microchipped. Call WCHS today to inquire about low cost microchipping. Indoor cats are protected from cars, predators, disease and other cats. It keeps them from getting lost, ingesting poisons, or becoming victims of animal abuse. It also, on average, doubles their life span.

19. The Washington County Humane Society 3650 State Road 60 Slinger, WI 53086 262-677-4388