When you’re in the market for cat supplies, try shopping online before going elsewhere. Lots of cute cat items are sold online with the proceeds benefiting animal charities.

Look for sites that support humane societies and not kill shelters. See what kind of work the organization does. Then if you find something the kitty needs, you can buy it for her feeling good because you are also helping other animals at the same time.

Often times, a local shelter will offer items that are handmade by cat lovers or donated by stores. Proceeds go towards helping feral cats or cats that have become homeless.

You can find organizations online that are staffed entirely by volunteers. You know that their products serve to make their feline friends feel more comfortable. So whether it’s a giveaway between a big box mega mart or the local cat shelter, shop where your money will do the most good.

When you’re online checking out Darling Cat supplies, take a look at an organization’s adoption page. You may end up getting a companion for your own special kitty. Since the internet is frequently updated, you will find that adoption information is often up to date. The organization will remove the animal’s photo and information as soon as it has been adopted. Often cats and dogs are adopted the same day they are posted, so check back often and see if you can help.

Another nice thing about shopping online for your cat’s needs is that the selection allows you to compare prices. If three companies offer a particular cat shelter, check them all to see which one has the lowest price. Don’t forget to calculate shipping in the price as well. With so much competition on the web, businesses have to compete for their money. So be sure to check more than one site. If that seems like too much work, sites like bizrate.com will do the legwork for you. You type in search terms like “sandbox hideaway” and they’ll return a list of all the companies that sell the item and give you prices so you can compare for the best deal.

Your cat is part of your family. So of course you only want the best for your little princess. Compare prices and be selective. There is no shortage of interesting toys and unique cat products to choose from.