10/29/2026
Today is National Cat Day! Science shows that owning a pet can be reduced to better mental and overall physical health.
Having a cat can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and improve heart health, alleviate social isolation and loneliness and reduce stress. In children, living with cats can strengthen immunity in their first year of life.
The McDonough County Animal Shelter and most other local shelters and rescues are overfull with cats and kittens looking for homes. If you are unable to adopt right now, they are always in need of volunteers to help care for their feline population, visit them and find out how you can help them and your health!