Free Cat Adoptions in Amarillo This Christmas

This is a fun time of year in Amarillo. The Christmas season is just the perfect time for giving. Giving a home is a Christmas tradition.

Now I don't mean giving away an actual home, but giving a home to a cat.

Why Christmas Is a Great Time to Adopt a Cat

Christmas kitties are the perfect holiday gift for your own family. I gave my son his cat, Astro, when he was almost 3 years old. They grew up together until Astro passed away last year. It was a heartbreaking day; he had an amazing life. He wanted for nothing. My son still tells me that it was the best Christmas gift he ever received.

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If you are thinking about getting a cat for Christmas, this is your chance. The Amarillo Animal Management and Welfare is hosting an adoption event. Now through December 13, they are waiving their adoption fees on cats.

What AAMW Offers With Each Adoption

This means you can adopt a cat for free. The great thing about adopting a cat from AAMW is that they are already spayed or neutered, have received their vaccines, and are microchipped.

If you have dreamed of having a new cat in your home, now's the time to go and check out all the cats up for adoption. You can find the available cats here. This adoption event is for cats only.

How to Visit Amarillo Animal Management and Welfare

The AAMW is open Tuesday-Saturday 10 am - 6 pm, and is located at 3501 S. Osage.

Important Tips for Responsible Holiday Pet Adoption

When it comes to adopting a pet, do not adopt an animal for another person. A pet is a long-term commitment. It might seem like a good idea, but if you show up on Christmas morning with a cat for your grandson Timmy without talking with their parents, you might not be invited back.

A Heartfelt Reminder About Pet Commitment

If you do adopt a cat for your family, enjoy that furball and spoil it rotten. We had Astro for 14 years, and he was one of the best cats. He made our family whole and filled our hearts with so much love.

Best Places in Amarillo to Help After Your Pet Crosses the Rainbow Bridge.

Saying goodbye to a beloved pet is always a heart-wrenching decision and process. Pets are an integral part of the family, and bidding them farewell is never easy.

You want the best for your pet even in death. Various places in Amarillo can help you honor your pet after they pass away.

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Best Places to Board Your Pets in Amarillo

When it comes to our pets we want them safe and when we have to leave town, we don't want to leave them all along. Here are some of the best places in the Amarillo area to board your pets.

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