Whenever most people make the decision to adopt a new pet, they tend to gravitate toward the little ones. These baby dogs and cats known as puppies and kittens put smiles on the faces of everyone. 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. Kittens play, romp around, and pounce with an exaggerated cuteness that hardly anyone can resist. However, a kitten may not be the best choice for your household.
If you adopt a new pet and choose a kitten, then you will need to be prepared for quite a bit of work. 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 cleaning. New kittens will have to learn what they are aloud to play with and what is off limits.
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 you will have the time to spend with kitten, playing and petting, then certainly adopt the little fellow.
A new pet kitten might not be the best choice if you have limited time. They need play time, and they definitely need human interaction to develop good social behavior of cats.
When you adopt a new pet take the age of children in the home into consideration. If young children dominate your home then kittens may not be a good choice for your family. Kittens can be injured by small children that may not be capable of playing with them gently.
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. Beware of the kittens weapons of mass cuteness and do not base your decision on cute.
Posted under Dogs General
This post was written by admin on September 18, 2009
