Yellowstone Country Pet Rescue Romance Books That Showcase Cat Adoption

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June is . Some of the books in my Pet Rescue Romance – Yellowstone Country series highlight the need for and joy of cat adoption. For example, Finding Love at Compassion Ranch weaves cat adoption into the story. In that book, the primary female character, Erin, volunteers at Compassion Ranch, a Wyoming animal sanctuary, and reconnects with a man from her past. She adopts two cat brothers for her college-age daughter. Here is an excerpt:

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????????? “I never fully realized the extent of research on animals.”

????????? “Most people don’t,” Mike replied. “We humans just don’t think about it. I knew more because of my veterinary practice and my time at vet school.”

????????? Erin looked at him. “Is it hard? Going from vet practice to working here?”

????????? Mike shook his head. “No. Although I had to accept it as a vet student and practicing clinician, I always felt bad most of the animals were euthanized after the research. Being here now, well, it’s my way of giving back, of taking care of the animals that endure so much on behalf of humankind … and their own kind. It’s a good thing that Compassion Ranch, and places like it, now exist.”

????????? “I feel the same way.”

????????? He looked at her and then put a gentle hand on her arm. They both stopped walking. Erin looked into his eyes.

????????? “Is something wrong?”

????????? Mike gave her a wobbly smile. “No, no nothing’s wrong. I wanted to … that is, if you’d like to, I’d enjoy taking you into town tonight and having dinner with you.”

????????? He watched her face as she pondered his invitation.

????????? “I think … I believe I’d enjoy that, too,” she replied.

????????? Mike smiled. “I’ll pick you up at 6:30.”

????????? She nodded and they continued to walk toward the animal buildings.

????????? “I had planned to do a sleep over with Ricky and Rocket tonight, to see how the cats get along with my dog, Winston, but that can wait,” Erin said.

????????? “We’ll pick them up when we get back. Might take two people anyway.”

????????? She nodded. “Maggie gave me tomorrow off to spend time with them and with Winston, so if you’re okay with that, I’d appreciate the help later.”

????????? “No trouble at all.”

????????? They arrived at the Kitty Castle. Mike smiled at her once again and said, “I’ll see you this evening at 6:30.”

????????? She gave him a tentative smile. “That you will. Have a good afternoon.”

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If you haven’t purchased this book and you enjoy the aspect of pet rescue and adoption that I weave into my stories, you can learn more about, and buy, Finding Love at Compassion Ranch from outlets such as Barnes and Noble, Apple, or Kobo through this link:

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If your preferred store is Amazon, use this link:

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Two other books in the Yellowstone Country series also highlight cat rescue and adoption. My Christmas novella,? and the follow-up book?, brings cats into the lives of Rhiann and Levi, the primary characters in those two stories. So if you love cats (or dogs or horses!) grab copies of these stories as well!?

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You can find them on various online retailers, including Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Apple, and Kobo.

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Cats Help Humans and Humans Help Cats:

Adopt-A-Cat Month

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Do you know? enter animal shelters every year? As mentioned earlier, June is?. Because it's summer in the Northern Hemisphere, this is also a time known as ‘kitten season,’ when shelters and rescues are packed with felines, from pregnant cats to mama kitties with babies.?

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June is a great time to adopt a cat because there is usually so many from which to choose.

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Sharing a home with a cat, or more than one, helps people in many ways. Here are five:

1. Cats can have positive effects on a person’s mental health, including the ability to deal with stress, anxiety, depression, and loneliness.
2. A person can benefit physically as well, including reduced risk of death from heart disease and stroke.
3. Adopting a cat saves lives, the one you adopt and the one waiting to go into rescue.
4. Cats are great for small living spaces, like apartments and condos.
5. Older cats make great companions for older people. They are easier to care for than dogs – for example, they don’t require daily walks, so if a person isn’t very mobile, they can still enjoy the companionship of a pet.

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My husband and I plan to adopt a cat in the near future. Last year, we lost both of our cats, two sisters we adopted in 2005. One was more than 17 when she passed from kidney failure, and the other was more than 18 when she died later in the year. No other cat can replace those girls, just as no dog replaces another we had in the past. However, our hearts are open to helping another kitty experience a long, loving life in our home. There are many cats available in our area, but since we have our shih tzu, Jeremiah, still with us and we’d like to adopt another dog later in the year, we need a canine-friendly cat. Our preference is an adult female. Therefore, we have certain stipulations.

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Adoption is beautiful, and needed, but it’s not something to do on a whim. Consider your lifestyle and what animals are already in your home, not just how cute or fun an animal is.

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I’m involved with a cat rescue organization for which I volunteer to transport. There are many cats and kittens in my community that need homes, and an organization in a nearby state helps this group by taking some of the kitties and placing them in loving homes in their area. Their community is growing rapidly in people population, and many of those humans live in condos and apartments. Therefore, many cats are adopted, and the rescue welcomes kitties from Casper and places them in loving homes in their area of the state.

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I recently transported 16 cats and kittens to this out-of-state rescue. A few were adults but most were kittens. I so enjoy serving as a volunteer transporter! I love knowing I’m helping these animals find new, loving homes, that they will be well-cared for, and that they may live the long life my girls enjoyed.?

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There are many ways to help animals in need, from adopting and fostering, to volunteering to socialize and transport. During this last week of June, National Adopt-a-Cat Month, consider the ways you can help cats, kittens, and other animals awaiting adoption.

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Our cats, Murphy and Bailey, when they were young.