If you are planning to adopt a pet, you have taken a very good decision. Pets can be yours and your kids’ best friends and bring joy to your life and home. But you should not consider it as buying a toy. Pet is a living creature and you have to mold yourself in its way, while training it to live the way you want it to. Here are some tips for bringing home a cat as a pet.
Know Your Cat
Spend time with the cat you want to adopt. It is necessary to ensure whether the cat too is ready to come with you. If s/he is not, there can be major problems. Researching might help you know your needs exactly. Knowing each cat personally before you choose one can bring about a more positive experience for everyone involved.
Know the Cat’s “Purrsonality”
Knowing the cat’s personality is also important in order to check whether both of you would love each other in the long run. Some cats like to sit on lap and get pet, while some others are playful, and still some more are extremely responsive. Visualize what characteristics of the cat will keep you attracted to her/him, and find the right cat for your needs.
Kitten or Adult Cat?
You may like to bring home a kitten because they are really cute and your kids may love them; but remember that they need plenty of initial training and you need to devote a lot of time to them. They should be supervised to check whether they are not chewing the house plants, use the litter box and not pulling the furniture.
On the contrary, adult cats don’t need training. They have their own routine and typically they are not as aggressive as their younger generation.
Know the Cat’s Health
If you have chosen a particular cat, knowing about its overall health is advisable. You should also know about whether it is neutered or spayed. Inquire with the adoption center staff about the vaccination record when you adopt the cat so that your veterinarian can advice you accordingly during your pet’s first examination.
Veterinarian Appointment
Schedule your vet’s appointment immediately after adoption so that s/he can make an evaluation of the health of your pet and can advise you.
PetsNearMe.com is a place where you can find a pet adoption website or facility through which you can adopt a cat or a dog or any other pet near your home. You can contact the pet adoption facility directly through PetsNearMe.