Cats makes good, loveable pets

Cats can provide benefits that other pets can't. Following are some reasons to adopt a cat:

•Having a cat fights depression and loneliness.

•Cats are entertaining to watch and fun to play with.

•Cats provide companionship.

•Cats are independent and can be left alone while their owner is at work.

•Cats are comfortable in small spaces like apartments.

•Cats are clean and they bathe themselves.

•A cat's purr is calming and relaxing.

•Cats are easy to house train, especially adult cats, who are probably already house trained.

•Indoor cats and spayed/neutered cats live long lives, providing up to 20 years of companionship.

•Taking care of a cat can help teach a child responsibility and humane values.

For more information about pet care, or to adopt a pet, call the Ventura County Humane Society at (805) 646-6505 or visit the shelter at 402 Bryant St., Ojai.