| Cats, as most of us know, make a wonderful and | | | | recommended that you first check if the cat breeder |
| loving pet. For that reason, more and more | | | | has a good reputation in breeding cats. It is important |
| households in the United States have cats. We can | | | | that the cattery (or the place where the cats are |
| virtually see them sleeping on windows or cuddling | | | | bred) is clean and is operated properly. Most of the |
| with their owners. These feline pets have been | | | | reputable breeders won't allow the kittens to be |
| around for a long time now. Studies show that the | | | | adopted unit the kittens are 12 weeks old, while |
| earliest known domestication of the cat was in | | | | some breeders prefer 16 weeks, this is to ensure |
| Egypt, which was more or less 5,000 years ago. | | | | the proper development of the kitten's health and |
| During the ancient times, cats were considered as | | | | immune system. |
| loyal and endearing companions. Also, cats have | | | | And once you have adopted one, it is important that |
| proven themselves to be excellent hunters, this is | | | | you must place your cat in a litter box. The litter box |
| because cats have several notable characteristics | | | | must always be kept tidy and must have constant |
| than those of dogs (such as shorter sleeping periods, | | | | source of food and water. If you opt for a kitten, it |
| easier to wake up, better vision at night and better | | | | is highly recommended that they must be allowed to |
| auditory system). | | | | roam and run around freely. It is unwise to keep |
| Unlike the ancient times wherein cats were used as | | | | kittens on cages. Also, it is important that you have |
| hunting companions, cats these days only used as | | | | constant physical interaction with the kitten, the |
| pets and for show. While some of today's cat | | | | kitten must get used to being touched and stroked |
| seldom hunt mice and rodent because of the reliance | | | | so that it will interact more to you. A kitten that is |
| of man. | | | | handled properly will eventually have better |
| There are numerous cat breeds these days, from | | | | temperament when it grows up. |
| the regular cat found mostly on alleys to the popular | | | | Cats make very good pets or companion if properly |
| Siamese breed. Each and every breed is unique and | | | | taken care of. You can adopt a cat or kitten through |
| offer great companionship if properly cared. | | | | the local animal adoption agency near you. Or you |
| If you are planning of adopting one, it is advisable | | | | can either find one through your local paper and on |
| that you must first carefully consider the source. If | | | | the internet. |
| you plan to adopt from a cat breeder, it is | | | | |