Showing Cats Love for Valentine’s Day by Being Responsible with Spay/Neuter
It’s great when male and female cats get along, but it’s even better if they are spayed and neutered!
While Valentine’s Day is typically thought of in terms of red roses, hearts, chocolates, and romantic forays between lovers, I think of it in not only those terms, but in terms of responsibility. Honestly, what better gift of love than helping to ensure cat overpopulation does not continue to escalate by practicing responsible spay/neuter? Maybe then, shelters and rescues that are overflowing with cats and kittens would have a better chance of having them all adopted into loving furever homes.
While Harley is now an angel, she will always be my Valentine girl. Just look at that beautiful heart shaped bib of hers!
And all those outdoor community cats – by utilizing TNRM efforts (Trap, Neuter, Return, and Manage) – not only do colony numbers stabilize or reduce, but cats that are spayed and neutered are healthier, with far less negative behavioral issues, such as territorial spraying and loud yowling.
I also measure Valentine’s Day by trying to find the beauty and love all around us – whether it is the love between friends, family, or our feline companions. The kind of love that doesn’t cost a single penny, but brings invaluable joy – such as a kind word, a compliment, a smile, or a helping hand. Here are some of my favorite cat images that inspire that intangible kind of love. Some of them are classic favorites that have been shared before and some are new.
Mia and Peanut snuggle in a heart shape of sibling love!
Mia has been head-over-heels in love with her papa Zee since she was a kitten.
It’s hard to see in this picture, but if you look closely, you will notice Jazmine has a heart shape on her back left paw.
Zoey as a proud mama seven years ago with her son Rolz. This picture is the essence of everything love is and the message is universal.
Zee & Zoey have been a couple since 2008 and remain in love to this day.
Kizmet & Jazmine have been best buds since they first met in 2014.
If you look closely, you can see Zee’s nose is a perfectly shaped heart!
Kizmet pats his brother Rolz in a simple gesture of friendship…
My angel, Mr. Jazz will always remain in my heart as my Valentine boy…
I love my cats, but somehow I think the feeling is mutual!
That’s just some of the love in my house – can you find the love around yours – whether it be the surprise of finding a heart on the tip of his nose or the bib of her fur? Whatever it is, I invite you to share your thoughts on the love around you. Happy Valentine’s Day to all creatures, great and small, and may your day be filled with peace, joy, purrs, kindness, and responsibility…
Beautiful. Happy Valentine’s Day.
What beautiful pictures and what lovely thoughts. HAPPY ST. VALENTINE’S DAY! to you and yours. Love & purrs, always.
Purrs,
Nissy
Have a Happy Valentines Day dear furrends!
Kisses
Nellie
Deb, What an exquisite post showing so much kitty love. The photos are beautiful and embellished purrfectly. So thoughtful! It’s Saturday, and I just turned my CB Calendar page to see Peanut, Mia and Rolz. Nice that I’ll get to enjoy their adorable faces for two days. Hope Valentine’s Day was filled with lots of human and kitty love, Janet and Kitties Blue
Happy Calendar Cat weekend to Rolz, Mia and Peanut.
MOL… I forgot about that!Thank you Derby and Ducky!!!
It’s lovely to see your cats on the Cats of the CB calendar this weekend.
Beautiful pictures for Valentine’s Day.
Each picture is a work of art!
Absolutely agree!
I hope you guys had a wonderful Valentines Day!
Lovely pictures <3
Hope you had a pawsome Valentine´s Day !
XOXO
Those are lovely pictures ! Happy Valentine’s Day ! Purrs
Happy Valentine’s Day.
Happy Valentine’s Day – wonderful photos!
Y’all look so amazing! Happy Valentines Day sweet friends from all of us!!!
So much beauty and love in this post! The pictures are all precious. Happy Valentine’s Day to you and all your beautiful furries!
Happy Valentine’s day to all of you from all of us. Have a great day.
Just beautiful photography oh my!!
Happy Valentine’s Day.
#sundayselfies
Annabelle,Boo,Ping, and Mr Jinx
Happy Valentine’s Day to all of you! Your cards are terrific and I hope that you all get lots of love and treats!
Purrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrs, Spike William
Your photos are beautiful. Happy Valentine’s Day to all of you!
Happy Valentine’s Day! I love these photos. The last one is great- how do you manage to get so many in one shot?
Happy Valentine’s Day.