Most folk weigh the pros and cons of adopting a cat before they take the plunge. Occasionally however, adopting a feline just happens. A person, whether they live in an condo or in a white picket fence neighborhood, may possibly see a feline around the neighborhood. The feline is not the common non-descript alley-cat, but is a creature of uncommon interesting looks. She may possibly possess long, dark fur with russet highlights and emerald green eyes. She may be a calico or what can give the impression of an old fashioned type of Siamese, with a pale body, dark points and tail and shocking blue eyes. Even with staying on the street, she looks smooth and confident. After watching the feline the person may ask themselves, ‘Why not?’  The human starts to purchase things such as food and waterbowls, a litter box, a cat carrier, and soon, when they least anticipate it, the cat who has been living as a vagabond is now in their home. She’s not only in the home however, she’s behaving as if being in a home is her due. She has no difficulty accepting the food from the bowl, or drinking the water. She perceives exactly the reason for a litter box, and how close to lie to the heat register or gas furnace. She may at the start be cautious with the would-be guardian, but will soon enough look for play and cuddle opportunities. In case you don’t notice, this undeniably indicates a feline who wants to be adopted; a feline who doesn’t wish to stay with a human will not enable herself to be so effortlessly caught.  

But once done, this is when the difficulty may possibly begin.  The cat-parent is aware of that they’ll have to take the feline to the cat doctor for shots, a standard check-up and neutering or spaying. Getting her into the carrier could be a trying task. More imaginative and calm persons might put some food inside the carrier and then partially close the door but don’t lock the latch. Given sufficient time, the feline will learn that the carrier is not a place of confinement or trauma, but simply a safe place with good associations. At some point she will be able to be transported to the cat doctor without major fuss .Another problem may occur at the cat doctor’s. When a formerly vagabond feline is poked, prodded and stuck with needles there will be a feeling of betrayal, but an experienced cat doctor and their helpers ought to realize how to handle an angry cat. The feline will get her shots and whatever other remedy she needs. She may be boarded in waiting for spaying or neutering during the same visit. Once surgery and any other unpleasantries are finished, the feline can be returned to her new owner. She can reacquire her dignity in due course when she remembers her new safe, warm, snug home, her free supply of food and drinking water and the companionship of her cat parent. This cats health and behavior will be much improved from in her previous life.

Adopting a kitten from a breeder presents new and different challenges. Some people are dead set on finding a purebred cat, whether it’s a Himalyan, a Siberian, or an Exotic. These prospective cat parents should see a well-known breeder of these kitties and choose the kitten they want.  Having a cat or any other living pet delivered from out of the area is strongly discouraged. It is vital to see that the living quarters are clean, brightly lit, well ventilated and otherwise pleasant for both humans and animals. It’s also important to consult with the breeder and let them appreciate the kind of home into which the new kitten is going to be introduced. Are their children? Are there other cats, dogs, or animals? Some genuinely conscientious breeders ought to ask to visit the purchaser’s home. The prospective cat parent should also be given time to connect with the adoptive kitten, and if possible even with her mother and litter mates. The cat ought to previously have received her shots, and the breeder should expect a promise from the new owner that the cat be neutered or spayed. After that, the kitten’s papers should be provided and the kitten will be adopted at last.