Forty six percent of Maine households keep a cat--the highest percentage of any

Authors

Joshua F. Moore

Source

Down East

Date

10-1-2006

Pages

72-75, 103

Abstract

Forty six percent of Maine households keep a cat--the highest percentage of any state. Although Maine has been successful in stabalizing its dog population, the state has an over-abundance of cats. The perception of animal shelter workers is that Mainers do not place as much value on cats. If a cat is dropped off at a Maine shelter, it can be euthanized or adopted in just 24 hours, compared to six days for dogs.

Subjects

Pets, Cats

Recommended Citation

Moore, Joshua F., "Forty six percent of Maine households keep a cat--the highest percentage of any" (2006). Maine News Index - Down East Magazine. 3239.
https://digitalcommons.portlandlibrary.com/news_downeast/3239