Below are articles about adopting a cat or kitten! They can help after you’ve adopted too.

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• 10 Things To Consider Before Adopting A Pet
• Why there is a Fee For Adoption
• Shelter, SPCA, humane society or rescue – what’s the difference?
• Chemistry: picking the right pet for you
• How to avoid picking the wrong pet
• How to pick a pet if you have allergies
• The Advantages of Adopting Pets In Pairs
• Boy vs girl cats – what’s the difference?
• Does coat color determine a cat’s personality?
• Wisdom of the Elderly – Adopt a Senior Pet!
• Disabled pets can be amazing!
• Adopting a cat or a kitten – which is better for me?
• Average Cost of Owning a Cat or Dog
• How to prepare for your pet’s vet costs
• Vet Q&A: Are pets for adoption healthy?
• Renting with pets
• Bringing Home Your New Cat or Kitten
• Your New Cat or Kitten’s First Day
• Making Your Home More Cat Friendly
• Introducing a new cat or kitten to your cats
• How to Socialize Cats with Other Cats
• 6 Steps to Introduce a New Cat To Your Dog
• Introducing a new cat – the crate method
• 6 Tips for Cats Scared of Dogs
• Giving Pets as Gifts
• Study Shows Babies Exposed to Pets at Home are Healthier
• Pet Adoption Teaches Good Parenting
• 10 Reasons Pets Are Good For Kids