So you’ve decided to welcome a new furry friend into your life? Congratulations! If you have taken the time to consider your circumstances and know that a cat is truly what you want, we can guarantee you will never regret it. The important step now is picking out the purrrrfect companion for you. Here are a few things to consider:
1. Do you want an adult cat or a kitten?
It’s hard to walk past a cage of kittens and not want to snuggle them all to your body. Kittens 
are wonderful, adorable, enthusiastic, and playful. They are also full of energy and a lot of work. If you have a full-time job and plan to leave your feline friend alone for long stretches of time, your kitten might get bored and have an adventure with your furniture and your drapes. If you feel like you are ready for this, though, a kitten can be a joy to have in your life.
Adult cats are very different from kittens, but no less fun. With an adult cat, what you see is what you get. Once cats pass kittenhood, their personalities are pretty firmly set in stone, and it is easier to tell what you’re getting yourself into. Adult cats are also better at spending time by themselves and are considerably calmer. There are plenty of wonderful adult cats populating shelters and rescues, so it might be a good idea to consider this route.
2. What are you looking for in a companion?
Are you looking for a playful cat who will chase feather wands all day long? Or are you looking for a soft snuggling partner with whom you can binge-watch that new Netflix series? Or do you want both? Take some time to really consider what you want your cat’s personality to be like. While all cats tend to be independent and operate on their own schedules, one cat can be very, very different from the next.
In addition to making sure you have some one-on-one time with potential cat-didates, make sure to ask the cat’s caretakers about the cat’s personality when strangers aren’t around. You probably won’t be able to get a complete picture of what your kitty will be like in your home until he or she is actually there, but it is important to acquire as much information as you can.
3. Do you have other animals living in your home?
It’s very possible to add a cat into your already established ecosystem in a healthy way; however, you have to make sure the feline in question does well with other animals. Make sure to ask the person in charge of your future furry friend about their interactions with various types of animals. Often, cats in shelters and rescues have had early negative experiences with other cats, dogs, or other critters, and this is something that is difficult for them to get over. Making sure you know your cat’s preferences ahead of time will make it easier for you to figure out how he or she will fit into your household.
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