About Today: All About Adopting a New Cat

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Today So, you've finally decided you're ready to adopt a cat, huh? Meow! I mean, yay! June is Cat Adoption Month, so there's no better time to adopt a furry feline friend. Whether you're totally new to the cat adoption process or an old pro, we've got smart advice to help you find the perfect cat. Finding a Good Shelter You may be tempted to buy a cat or kitten from a pet store or breeder, but why not give a cat in serious need a good home? Not to mention, the ethical issues surrounding pet stores and backyard breeders—but we'll save that for another day. Local shelters, online adoption agencies and humane societies make it easy to find a wonderful pet, while championing a great cause. Choosing Between Kill and No-Kill Shelters Adoption Success Stories from About Readers Why Saving Pets is a Business Search Related Topics:  cat adoption  animal shelters  cat rescue Choosing the Right Cat for Your Family Once you arrive at your local shelter or humane society, you'll probably want to bring all of the animals home with you. Narrowing your choices down to one awesome cat is going to be tough! Before you get to the shelter, you need to decide what will be best for your family: an older cat or a kitten? Which breed, if you have a choice? And what if someone in the family is allergic to cats? Having your family's needs figured out before you get to the shelter will make the process so much faster and stress-free. Reasons to Adopt an Older Cat All About Senior Pet Adoptions How Old is My Cat in Human Years? Search Related Topics:  adopting a cat  what kind of a cat to get  infectious diseases in cats Bringing Your Cat Home Before you bring your new, furry family member home, make sure you and your house are totally prepared: learn how to cat-proof your house, stock up on all of the proper pet care supplies and set up a private space for kitty to call home. If you already have a cat, you'll want to slowly introduce her to the new cat on the block. Trust us—you don't want to deal with a major cat fight! Human Foods That Are Toxic to Cats Household Substances That Can Harm Your Cat Making Your Home Safe for Cats Search Related Topics:  shelter cat adoption  safe room  core vaccines Caring for Your New Cat Cats are pretty independent pets, but you still have to dedicate plenty of time and patience to their care; cats can't drive to the grocery store for more litter, you know. If you're new to cat ownership, read up on common mistakes new cat owners make (and how to avoid them) and the times when you should definitely call your cat's vet. Giving your cat the proper care, attention and love will make a happy, healthy, loving cat, and a strong kitty-human bond. How to Choose the Right Cat Food Why You Should Spay/Neuter Your Cat Preventing Common Litter Box Problems Search Related Topics:  new cat  safe room for cats  cat-proofing Related Searches The Cat Clinic Senior Cat Care Allergy Cat Food Cat Vaccines Spay Cat Featured Articles 10 Hairstyles That Make You Look Younger World Cup Players to Watch 18 Places to Watch Free Movies Online 8 Summery, Low-Fat Berry Recipes 10 Myths About Choosing a Career America's Weirdest Foods   More from About.com Sign-up for Shareables! An every-morning rundown of the day in history, headlines and trends produced by your pals at About.com. Please sign up it's free (of course), we think you will like it! Want More From About.com Check out our social page tailored to your interest!   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Today newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. If you would like to unsubscribe from all newsletters sent from About.com, please send an email to optout@about.com with "Unsubscribe" as the subject line. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2014 About.com     Follow us on: Advertisement