When considering a new cat, many people naturally look at acquiring a kitten. Many families adopt kittens because they are so cute, but kittens are just like babies, except that they have sharp claws. Kittens are fun to have but can also cause lots of mischief in the house. You’ll need lots of patience, love, understanding and tolerance to survive until the kitten grows up to be a teenager at about 6 months old.

Adult cats are actually a great idea for many people. They will bond just as easily as a kitten with their new caretakers. They are usually house trained, healthy and well behaved. They often adapt to a new home far better than a kitten.

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