Getting a Cat

Overview and Facts

Overview

• Adopting an Adult Cat vs. a Kitten

If you are thinking of adopting a cat or a kitten, here are some pros and cons to each of these age groups.




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• Evaluating a Shelter Before Adopting a Cat

Making a careful evaluation of a shelter before adopting a cat will help ensure that you end up taking home a happy and healthy new companion. Here are some tips to help you know what to look for when evaluating an animal shelter.




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• Your Cat's First Veterinary Check-up

Kittens are typically weaned from their mother and go to their new home at around 8 weeks of age. You should take your new kitten to the vet within the first three days following adoption. Professional assessment of the kitten soon after arrival is critical to ensure a smooth transition for you and your new companion.




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Facts

• The First 48 Hours with Your New Kitten
The first two days with your new kitten will be an important time for you and your kitten. Knowing what to expect from a new kitten can prepare you for the ups and downs that can occur when you bring a new kitten home. So for those who are welcoming a new feline friend into their home, here is what you can expect in the first 48 hours with your new kitten.

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Need to Know

Choosing a Program

• Identifying a Cat That Is Right For You

If you are adopting a new cat, you can find a cat that is the right fit for you, and your home, by taking a look at other animals or people in your home and what type of relationship and behavior you are expecting from your new pet.




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• Kitty Training Tips for the First Few Weeks
You’ve just brought your new little kitty home, and these first few weeks are very important when it comes to training. Kittens are a lot like small children; they play with out of control abandonment, and they like to test and explore everything around them. To help your kitty learn appropriate behavior around the house, here are some useful training tips for the first few weeks with your new kitty.

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• Preparing Your House for a New Kitten
A new little kitten will soon be arriving at your door, and a prepared home will help your kitten to quickly acclimate to its new environment. Kittens love to explore and often end up in places they shouldn’t be, and some ‘kitty proofing’ measures will help to keep your little feline safe from harm as well.

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Helpful Tips

• Options for Pet Identification
You are right to be concerned about proper identification should your dog or cat become lost. Nothing brings such a rush of angst more than the disappearance of a loved pet.

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• Teaching Your Child How to Handle Pets
Many children, especially very young ones, do not realize that pets are living animals and not toys. Failing to teach a child how to handle pets properly can result in suffering on the part of the pet and, in some cases, injury to the child.

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• Interacting With Your New Kitten
Your new little kitten is going through a lot right now; its entire world has changed, and you have become the kitten’s new mother. It is now your job to teach the kitten proper behavior; you will also need to foster a strong bond with the kitten that will help the kitten to feel safe and secure. In order to accomplish these tasks, here are a few tips that will help you to interact with your new kitten.

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• Positives and Negatives of Adopting an Abused Cat

Adopting an abused cat can take a lot of time, patience, gentleness, and effort from a new owner, but it can be an extremely rewarding experience.




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