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Female cats can reproduce at a very high rate and go into heat continuously throughout the warmer seasons. This means summer is a busy time for PAWS. If you're interested in adopting a cat, please visit PAWS in Lynnwood or PAWS Cat City. Or if you're interested in helping save lives by caring for animals in your own home, please read about our Foster Care program.

Featured cat of the week
Hi, my name is Lady.

Lady is a  9 year, 2 month-old Domestic Long Haired mix who has been with PAWS since mid September. She is seeking a forever home where she would be the only pet and owners who would give her affection and help her lose a little bit of weight! She enjoys playing with laser pointers and being groomed. Lady is also very independent and playful! She would make an excellent pet for a home that is just as laid back as she is!

Lady is available for adoption at our Lynnwood location. She has been spayed and is up to date with routine vaccinations.

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Check out these cat-tastic facts!

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Fact 1:
There are 81 million owned cats in the United States. That means they outnumber dogs as pets by 10 million!

Fact 2:
Ailurophile is the official word for a cat lover.

Fact 3:
Purring does not always indicate that a cat is happy. Cats will also purr loudly when they are distressed or in pain.

Fact 4:
At least 35% of households with cats have 2 or more cats.

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Fact 5:
A domestic cat can run up to 30 miles per hour.

Fact 6:
The life expectancy of cats has nearly doubled over the last 50 years.

Fact 7:
Blue-eyed, white cats are often prone to deafness.

Fact 8:
The cat's front paws have 5 toes and the back paws have 4. Cats born with 6 or 7 front toes and extra back toes are called polydactyl.

Fact 9:
When a cat rubs up against you, the cat is marking you with her scent, claiming ownership.

Fact 10:
An adult cat has 30 teeth, 16 on the top and 14 on the bottom.

Fact 11:
About 37% of American homes today have at least 1 cat.

Fact 12:
There are approximately 60,000 hairs per square-inch on the back of a cat and about 120,000 per square-inch on his underside.

Fact 13:
The average lifespan of an outdoor-only cat is about 3 to 5 years while an indoor-only cat can live 16 years or longer.

Fact 14:
Cats and kittens should be acquired in pairs whenever possible as cat families interact best in pairs.

Fact 15:
On average, a cat will sleep for 16 hours a day.

Fact 16:
In multi-cat households, cats of the opposite sex usually get along better.

Fact 17:
It has been scientifically proven that living with cats is good for people’s health and can decrease the occurrence of high blood pressure and other illnesses.

Fact 18:
Stroking a cat can help to relieve stress, and the feel of a purring cat on your lap conveys a strong sense of security and comfort.

Fact 19:
The ancient Egyptians were the first civilization to realize the cat's potential as a vermin hunter and tamed cats to protect the corn supplies on which their lives depended.

Fact 20:
A cat has more bones than a human being; humans have 206 and the cat has 230 bones.

Fact 21:
A cat's hearing is much more sensitive than humans’ and dogs’.

Fact 22:
The cat's tail is used to maintain balance.

Fact 23:
Cats see 6 times better in the dark and at night than humans.

Fact 24:
Cats eat grass to aid their digestion and to help them get rid of any fur in their stomachs.

Fact 25:
In relation to their body size, cats have the largest eyes of any mammal.

Fact 26:
The female cat reaches sexual maturity at around 5 to 10 months and the male cat between 9 and 12 months.

Fact 27:
Cats spend 30% of their waking hours grooming themselves.

Fact 28:
Cats lack a true collarbone. That means if their head can fit through something, their body can, too.

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