Monday, May 30, 2011

When To Choose When Cat Adoption Is For You

By Robert Baker


Animals are a beautiful part of our lives. We play with them, love on them and think of them as part of our family. They show us unconditional love on a consistent basis and no matter what we do, they are there to greet us at the door every time. There are some things to think about before you can determine if you are ready for a cat adoption.

You need to determine if you have enough time overall to spend with an animal. Many people have them, and think that they are adorable, but leaving them outside all day long without any interaction, love or affection can be cruel. They need the loving affection of their owner and they need to know that all their physical and emotional needs will be met. Caring for an animal is much like caring for a child and should be viewed as such.

Being home is important. Not just sending someone over to the house to feed them, then leave them. They are much like children. They are going to be looking for their owners to come through the door to give them some attention and spend some time with them. So if your work tends to take you away often and there is no one else who lives with you, perhaps it would be better to wait until your life settles down a bit.

Medical issues will also play a factor. Animals need to have their shots on a consistent basis and will need to be taken to the Vet every now and again when issues arise. It can be costly if your animal gets hurt or sick. The owner needs to make sure that they can handle any medical problems, both emotionally and financially.

Take into consideration if you have children in the house and how they may treat the them. If they are really young, they could be unintentionally rough. This could cause possible injury to either of them. Assessing this situation before you bring one home will help you make the best decision.

Deciding to go forward on a cat adoption is an exciting time. Bringing one into your life to love and nurture is wonderful and provides owners with so much. Just make sure that the timing is right for both you and the animal.




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