How to Adopt a Kitten
There are lots of kittens that are waiting to be adopted. These kittens would make affectionate pets and friends. Unfortunately, only 24 percent of these cats are ever adopted. You can help better these kittens’ chances by learning how to adopt one yourself.
Things That You Will Need
- A cat carrier
- A litter box with cat litter
- Feeding dishes with cat food
- A scratching post
- Some toys
- Decide what type of kitten you want to adopt.
- Understand that kittens require more work than cats.
- Decide if you want a shorthair or a longhair kitten. If you opt for a longhair kitten, make sure that you get a brush to use on a regular basis.
- Decide if there is a particular breed of kitten you want. If you are after a purebred, you should look at a shelter that specializes in finding homes for purebred cats.
- Find the right shelter. Look in the Yellow Pages or online.
- Call your local Humane Society.
- Visit the shelter and meet the kittens.
- Choose your new friend based upon their personality.
- Spend some time interacting with the kittens to find the one that is best suited for you.
- Fulfill the adoption requirements (i.e. a small fee, arrangements to have the kitten spayed or neutered).
- Take your new kitten home inside of a carrier.
- Provide your kitten with a friendly and reassuring environment that he can grow in.
- Make sure your kitten knows where their litter box, food and water are.