The “meow” sound is not something cats innately produce to interact with other cats; rather, cats began to meow to communicate with humans. Valley News/Courtesy photo
TEMECULA – Shelters often are the first stop for people who want to become pet parents. The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals said around 6.5 million companion animals enter shelters each year, and 3.2 million are cats. Although shelters do their best to get these animals into new, loving homes, the Humane Society of the United States said roughly 3 million cats and dogs are euthanized in shelters each year. Sadly, 80% of those animals are healthy, treatable and adoptable.Learning what makes cats tick and their particular needs can help prospective pet parents decide if cats are right for them. It also helps to identify feline behaviors that can be problematic or may require correction when cats come into a home.The following are some facts about cats, cou
