While your Cat’s company may ease your broken heart, you should ask yourself first: Are you ready to adopt a Cat?
Here are some things you should consider.
QUESTION #1: WILL YOU HAVE TIME TO TAKE CARE OF A CAT?
Cats, like Dogs, are a lifetime commitment.
You need to remember that Cats are living beings; therefore, they also need some TLC. Make sure you are prepared to give your Cats their basic needs like food and water, as well as give them the proper care they need to live.
While you don’t need to allot a specific time to, let’s say, take your Cat for a walk, you still need to give your feline friend the attention they need.
QUESTION #2: WILL YOU ADOPT A KITTEN OR AN OLDER CAT?
While Kittens are certainly adorable, taking care of them may be tough, especially if you’re a first-time Cat parent. Kittens are very active and need a lot of attention, so you need to consider if you have the time (and energy) to take care of them.
On the flip side, older Cats are harder to introduce to a new home. You need to be patient and let them take their time in getting used to you.
Whichever one you plan to adopt, just be ready for the challenges you will face when you bring them home the first time.
QUESTION #3: IS YOUR HOME SAFE FOR CATS?
Just because Cats don’t go on walks doesn’t mean they won’t run around your home. Cats get zoomies, climb on your furniture, and they scratch just about anything.
Make sure to Cat-proof your home by keeping cables away from their reach and having some toys available for them.
Also, give your Cat some time to get used to your home. They may hide somewhere at first, but don’t rush them. Make sure you have food and water for them, and let them go to you.
QUESTION #4: DO YOU HAVE ENOUGH MONEY TO PROVIDE FOR YOUR CAT?
Aside from food, toys, and Cat litter, consider their veterinary bills. Your Cat needs to be vaccinated, spayed, neutered, and so on.
Just make sure that you have the budget for your Cat to live comfortably.
QUESTION #5: DO YOU PLAN ON GETTING ANOTHER CAT?
If you can take care of one, will you be ready to double your commitment in case you want to adopt another?
While having two Cats in your household will benefit them physically because they will have a playmate, are you willing to take care of another Cat in your home?
If you can answer these questions with confidence and conviction, then be ready to welcome your new feline friend into your life. Who knows? Maybe a Cat is what you need in your life right now!
