Can You Adopt a Cat If You Live Alone?
Adopting a cat when you live alone is entirely possible and rewarding. Learn how to choose the right cat, prepare your home, and navigate the adoption.
Bolivar, MO
4404 South 82nd Road
The Polk County Humane Society is dedicated to providing a lifetime of safety, love, and companionship for lost, abandoned, and unwanted pets. We offer a safe, no-kill environment for animals awaiting their second chance, primarily serving the Polk County area. Our mission includes finding responsible, loving homes for these pets, promoting spay/neuter initiatives to reduce overpopulation, and educating the community on successful and responsible pet ownership. We welcome you to join us in supporting the welfare of our beloved animal companions.
Adopting a cat when you live alone is entirely possible and rewarding. Learn how to choose the right cat, prepare your home, and navigate the adoption.
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