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Whenever most people make the decision to adopt a new pet, they tend to gravitate toward the little ones.  You know, the tiny kittens and puppies that make everybody smile.  While there are advantages to adopting a young kitten, there are also reasons to consider the full grown cat.  How do you make the decision?  Here are some things to consider.

A kitten is cute.  No one can deny this fact.  The way the kitten plays and pounces makes it hard for anyone to resist.  But think about if a kitten is right for your housing situation.

Prepare for some work if you decide to adopt a new kitten.  The kitten will need to be litter box trained.  Training usually goes smoothly, but it does mean that you may have to deal with cat urine issues.  Remember that baby felines will need to learn what they can play with and what is not a toy.

When you adopt this new kitten you will need to baby proof your home, making sure that it does not have easy access to electrical cords and other dangerous objects that felines will gravitate toward.

About kittens and adoption

Kittens are filled with boundless energy, and this can be a reason to adopt one, but it could also be a reason to veer away. If time allows you to spend lots of hours petting and playing with the new kitten then go ahead and adopt.

However, if you have limited time, then a kitten may not be the best choice.  They need play time, and they definitely need human interaction to develop good social cat behavior.

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Finally when you adopt a new pet, consider that age of any children you have in your house. If very young kids are in your home then a kitten may not be right for your family. Baby kittens are delicate and may be injured by children that are not good at playing gentle like.

A grown cat can offer a bypass on much of the stress that comes along with raising and training a kitten.  Most adult cats are litter trained already so this will be one less thing to do when you move them into your home.

While grown cats may not be quite as cute as a kitten, they still posses plenty of playfulness and affection.  At the same time, a cat is not as dependent upon attention from their owner.  Cats enjoy their private time too.

Adult cat adoption

One very large problem that can arise when adopting a grown cat is that you will not know its background.  Animals that have been neglected or abused may have behavioral issues that can pose difficult hurdles in your relationship. Usually, these problems can be overcome with some attention, patience, and reading some cat information.

When you adopt a new pet cat or a kitten, consider the animal’s personality and the amount of attention and training you will need to devote to your new pet.  There are definite advantages to either choice, but the ultimate decision will hinge on which will work best in your home environment.  Remember to be strong and ignore the kitten cute factor when deciding.

 

 

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