Kitten or Adult--Which Cat is Right For You

So you're looking to adopt a cat. Maybe you're

wondering whether to get a cat or a kitten. Here are

some things to consider to help you make your

choice.

Why You Should Get a Kitten

Kittens are so cute, aren't they? Who wouldn't want

a kitten? But the fact is that kittens are a lot of

work. So if you are a family with older children who

can take on the responsibility of caring for a

kitten, then it might work for you. Alternatively,

if you're young and out on your own for the first

time then a kitten might make a good pet.

Take into consideration your lifestyle. A kitten

needs a lot of attention. They are also very

mischievous and make messes a lot. Think young

child. They are exploring their world and can get

themselves into trouble quickly. So you will need to

provide a kitten with a safe environment and lots of

attention.

Also be prepared for extra veterinary expenses

getting his shots and protecting him against

illness. If you are able to provide tons of

attention and guidance and the veterinary care, then

you might be the perfect kitten owner. Remember

kittens grow into adult cats. And there are

definitely pluses to adult cats.

Why You Should Get an Adult Cat

If you have a lifestyle not suitable for a kitten

then you might want to consider getting an adult

cat. There are many advantages to owning an adult

cat. First of all you will know exactly what you

get. You can see what kind of personality a cat has

and if it suits your family. You'll know how big the

cat is going to be. You can see how mellow or active

the cat is. If you are looking for an active cat to

grow with your children, then an adult cat is good

to try out.

Don't worry about the cat not growing with your

children. A cat can live for well over 15 years. So

if you get a 5-year-old cat, you will still have a

good long time of cat ownership with the same cat.

When adopting an adult cat, you'll want to make sure

you know of any issues, such as why the cat ended up

in the shelter to begin with. The cat might have had

a behavioral problem, or maybe it was because of how

someone in the family was treating the cat. Perhaps

the cat won't use the litter box, although that

doesn't mean he can't learn. Since cats are finicky,

they won't go in a filthy litter box. So by just

making sure the litter is scooped and fresh, the cat

likely won't have any problems. The cat might just

need a new environment of his own to improve his

behavior.

There are plenty of adult cats that need homes which

are overlooked for the cuteness of a kitten. And

really adult cats make great pets for just about

everyone. You don't have to have a cat as a kitten

to bond with it. Adult cats can bond with you, too.

They might appreciate you more having given them a

better life away from what they had before and out

of a shelter. So definitely consider an adult cat

for your family.

Which do you prefer, cats or kittens?

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