The City of Amarillo’s Animal Management and Welfare Department (AAMW) is recognizing National Adopt a Cat Month by offering reduced adoption fees on cats and kittens throughout the month, in an effort to help more animals find suitable homes during the height of kitten season.
Throughout June, adoption fees will be reduced by $10, bringing the total cost to just $15 for adult cats and $20 for kittens under 4 months old.
Every adopted cat or kitten will go home spayed or neutered, microchipped and ageappropriately vaccinated at no additional cost — helping adopters start their summer with a healthy, happy new companion while avoiding the expense of initial veterinarian care, according to information sent by AAMW.
Kitten season, which typically occurs during warmer months, leads to a significant increase in stray and unwanted litters entering shelters, including in Amarillo.
“Our cat rooms are currently full as kitten season continues to bring an increase in cats and kittens entering the shelter,” said AAMW Outreach Manager Kali Dennis. “National Adopt a Cat Month gives families the chance to welcome a new furry friend while supporting lifesaving efforts for cats still waiting for homes.”
In recognition of National Adopt a Cat Month, AAMW is also encouraging community members to spay and neuter their pets to help reduce pet overpopulation and prevent unwanted litters.
Cats are rising in popularity, according to national figures. They are sometimes easier to take care of, with single people who are working, because they can be left indoors longer. Cats also generally require less activities and can play with toys and interactive videos alone.
Older cats can be calmer and lap warmers for people who are less active.
For more information, contact AAMW Outreach Manager Kali Dennis at (806) 673-7821 or by il at kali.dennis@amarillo.gov.
Amarillo considered a pet-friendly travel destination
According to new data from a pet travel search engine, Amarillo is among the top most pet-friendly destinations in America.
According to KAYAK, 87 million homes, or 66% of U.S. households, own a pet, with roughly 78% of travelers bringing their furry companions along each year.
To uncover where pets are truly getting the VIP treatment this summer, KAYAK analyzed its accommodation data across the U.S. and found that 61% of accommodations in Amarillo are pet-friendly, with average hotel rates currently around $108 per night, earning the city a spot among the coveted list at No. 2.
KAYAK said it is seeing growing searches for pet-friendly travel in 2026, with searches for pet-friendly hotels up 20% compared to last year.
This article originally appeared on Amarillo Globe-News: Amarillo lowers fees to boost adoptions in National Adopt a Cat Month
Reporting by Nell Williams, Amarillo Globe-News / Amarillo Globe-News
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