Claire Rathbun of the CATS cast shares a hug backstage with a shelter kitten Photo

From: Photo Flash: Mamie Parris and the Cast of CATS Pose with Adorable, Adoptable Felines

Each year, six to eight million dogs and Cats will enter shelters and rescue groups, but only about half will be adopted. To encourage shelter pet adoption during the holiday season, the cast of Andrew Lloyd Webber's iconic Broadway hit Cats have teamed up with The Shelter Pet Project to help these furry friends find their forever homes. Scroll down for photos of the company posing with some adorable, furry companions, plus watch their PSA here!