Adopting A Cat?
Sharing your life with an animal can be a wonderful, rewarding experience, but having a pet is not for everyone.

Before bringing a cat home, consider whether or not you’re ready for the commitment of caring for an animal.

Ask yourself the following questions:

• Are you willing to commit to caring for a cat for the entirety of her lifetime,
  which could be as long as 14 years?
• If you move, marry or have a child, will you keep your cat?
• Do you have time to spend with a cat?
• Are you financially prepared to care for a cat? Be more should your cat require emergency veterinary care, or treatment for chronic issues.

Remember that all cats require a commitment of time, money and energy.

If you’re unable to take on the responsibilities of caring for and supporting a cat, you should probably reconsider adopting.

If you do decide you are ready to bring an animal into your life and family, it is important that you choose your companion carefully. Please consider adopting a homeless cat or kitten from your local humane society or animal shelter. With millions of healthy, adoptable animals euthanized in shelters each year, purchasing an animal from a breeder or store is unnecessary.
Contrary to what some may believe, shelter cats are likely to be just as healthy, and are often healthier, than are pure bred or store bought cats.

Also, by adopting a shelter cat, you will be helping to cut down animal overpopulation, and you will be giving a second chance to a cat in need.