| If you are a cat-lover and are considering getting a | | | | cats with the prior objective of having them to |
| cat companion, you have two options on how to do | | | | compete in cat shows. |
| it. First, you can buy from pet shops or from cat | | | | The second option, the adoption option, is usually |
| breeders or, second, you can adopt from your local | | | | chosen by compassionate animal lovers for its |
| animal shelter or pound. I am a believer and an | | | | humane angle-- since many shelters, as a policy, |
| advocate of the cat adoption option because of | | | | euthanize animals when they are not adopted or |
| humane reasons but I can not deny the reality that | | | | claimed by their owners so they could make space |
| there are responsible pet owners who choose to get | | | | for future cat rescues. Choosing the adoption route |
| specific breeds for one reason or another. | | | | will mean that you will be able to save a life. |
| Cat lovers prefer to buy cats or kittens from | | | | Cats make really good pets and are amazing animal |
| breeders or pet shops when they have specific cat | | | | companions. They can be quite affectionate and can |
| pedigree or breed that they are searching for. | | | | provide a lifetime of joy and friendship. Whether you |
| Indeed, different cat breeds have different | | | | choose to buy or to adopt, the important thing is |
| temperaments and personalities that may be | | | | that you are aware of the responsibilities having a |
| preferred by some people but avoided by others. | | | | companion cat will require of you. Having cats, |
| Furthermore, some cat fanciers also buy pedigreed | | | | adopted or bought, is a lifetime commitment. |