A stray cat named Toodles was living in a mobile home community when a scuffle with a dog left her in need of help. Mindy Brocato, an employee at the Anne Arundel County Animal Care & Control who lives in the community, rushed her to the shelter.

But when Toodles arrived in early April, everyone could see that she was a new mom.

The summer forecast at the ASPCA is cats, cats and more cats! Wednesday, June 1, not only kicks off Adopt a Shelter Cat Month—it also marks the height of kitten season, which is the time of year when we see an increase in feline breeding. The ASPCA Animal Hospital and kitten nursery are preparing for a massive influx of homeless and newborn cats, while the ASPCA Adoption Center is hoping to find more loving homes for felines than ever before. If you’re looking to make a difference for cats during this critical time of year, here are some ways you can get involved:

When KaTarra Taylor adopted Bentley, he’d already lived in four other homes. His anxiety and medical issues were too much for most people to handle, but Taylor knew he deserved a chance at a happy forever home, and refused to give up on him.

Together, Taylor and Bentley were able to work through a lot of his anxiety issues, and even though he still struggles, he’s getting better every day, and his mom wouldn’t trade him for anything in the world.

Do you feel guilty eating three yummy meals a day plus snacks while your dog just gets one or two scoops of dry kibble?

It doesn’t have to be that way.

There are several healthy ways to feed your dog, depending on its individual needs. Here are the top three:

Meet Sonic — a sweet little pug whose family simply adores having him around. But Sonic found a way to test their love, just to be sure: