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Cat Adoption – 10 Things You Should Understand
By Kathy Robinson
Adopting a cat is a huge commitment. With advances in veterinary medicine our cats cat live for 20 or more year, barring an accident. Therefore, if you are considering adopting a kitten, there are a few things you should consider before heading to the pet shop. 1.Do you want a long haired cat or a short haired one. Remember, long haired cats need more care and grooming and you'll have more cleaning to do when they shed. I personally love my long haired cat but my short haired one is certainly easier to look after.
2.What are your living conditions. Is your cat going to be an indoor cat or allowed outside. If you live in an apartment you need to organize litter boxes and ways to keep your cat amused.
3.If you live in a house, are there busy roads nearby or dogs? Will it be safe for your cat to roam at will in the backyard?
4.Do you have a color preference? Tortoiseshell cats are beautiful, so are black ones and white ones and ginger ones.
5.Male or female. Whichever you decide on, realize that their personalities will be different. Just like with humans. Also understand that being a responsible cat owner means that you should have your pet neutered or spayed. The fallacy that it is better to let a female cat have one litter of kittens is just that, a fallacy. You do not want to be adding to an oversupply of cats.
6.The next big one is which breed of cat do you want to adopt. Tied in with this decision is the cost one. Some cats breeds make better pets than others, some are wonderful with children, some are striking to look at. However, these breeds usually don't come cheap. Are you prepared to pay anywhere from $500 plus for your kitten?
7.Don't forget there are other costs associated with adopting a cat. There are toys, bedding, food, vet bills, spaying/neutering, litter box etc.
8.How much time do you have to spend with your kitten. If you work all day, who is going to keep the kitten entertained.
9.If you have young children, it would be wise to make sure the breed of cat is suitable for them. Some cats don't respond well to small children and the things they do.
10.Who is going to be the primary care-giver. If you have older children (school age and up), are they going to be responsible for feeding and changing the litter box? Or are they just going to want to play with the kitten and let you do the 'hard' stuff. Once you have discussed these sorts of things with your family, why not head to the local library to get a book on cat breeds. You can also do a lot of research online, but having a physical book to pass around to other family members makes it easier. When you are ready to actually go to the breeder or pet shop to choose which cat you wish to adopt, spend some time playing with all the kittens and looking at their different personalities. You will most likely find one kitten who adopts you and your choice is made. |
Beautiful kittens. (Photo courtesy Mason2008)
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