When you notice the adorable child outside the grocery store, with a cardboard box of furry charm is not the best time to make the impulsive choice to adopt a kitten. It is a decision to be thoughtfully considered ahead of time.
Owning a cat means you will have to provide warm and safe shelter, regular, well-balanced meals, and a great deal of care and attention. Is your dwelling a house, apartment, rv, or mobile home, and is a pet deposit required to cover possible damage. Will your cat be strictly indoors, outdoors, in a barn, or a combination of in and out. Is anyone living in the home allergic to cats. Do you have money to dedicate to the care of your cat which will include vaccinations, spay or neutering as well as the ongoing cost of food. A healthy cat can live for over twenty years and will need constant care for all that time. My vet has a Kitten Package that covers all vaccinations, exam, and five percent off the spay or neuter for $240.00. Spay is $124 and neuter is $91 currently. There are also low cost vaccination clinics in most areas.
If your decision is "yes", the rewards will be great. In return for its care and attention a cat will display love for its owner. There are health benefits as well, besides providing companionship, stroking and petting your cat has been shown to lower blood pressure, release frustration and tension.
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