The Success of Adopting a Cat: Tips for Choosing a Shelter Cat





It is very exciting to be able to give a cat a forever home, especially an indoor one. For every cat purchased from a breeder, one cat ends up in a shelter and is eventually euthanized. 


By owning a shelter cat, you save a cat's life and help keepers make room for new cats coming into the home. If you follow these guidelines, the process of getting a shelter cat should be a rewarding and enjoyable experience and pave the way for a lasting relationship with your new cat.




1.Kitten vs adult cat:

There are pros and cons to adopting an adult cat or kitten. Yes, kittens are beautiful, cute and sweet. But their high energy, and their need for care and attention, may not be the best decision if you are busy or go out a lot. If you have small children, older cats or dogs, or a house full of silk furniture, curbing the wild instincts of cats can be a difficult battle to overcome (especially at first). 


If you don't prepare your house, everything is fair game (alive or non-alive) to improve their hunting skills. Of course, a kid's hunting is temporary until he grows up, but until then his goal is to eat, sleep, and follow whatever catches his eye. Running/chasing, catching/biting, hitting/biting, and killing are all motor skills your cat will want to do over and over again. 


If you choose a kitten, it is in everyone's best interest to adopt two cats of the same year so that they can continue to improve their hunting skills in the right place  their feline friend  more your family members. the fern of the pot. Mature cats still need attention, but less than kittens. 



2.Spiritual Expectations:

Cats in general have different personalities and traits that make each one unique. To ensure a successful adoption, be realistic about your expectations for the relationship you want with the new cat. Would you like an outgoing, playful cat to fit into the family with your other active cats? 


Or do you want a loose cat, a sweet person who happily snuggles on your bed or on your lap while you read? If you already have pets at home, it is important to consider what type of cat will get along well with your other pets. For example, a stray cat may be smaller than an older cat.




3.Take your time and open:


It's easy to fall in love with the first cat (or like me, all of them), but take a minute or two in each room to look at each cat. You may think that you are looking specifically for an orange male tabby or a gray cat. 


However, if you take your time, you may find that the attractiveness of cats affects your gender and color. Also keep in mind that the cats you watch watch you too, so spending a little time with each cat can help you find a special bond you never expected. 




4.Get to know yourself in the visiting room:

It can be difficult to determine a cat's true personality and condition while at the shelter. If the shelter has a visiting room, spend 30 minutes with the cat you want to adopt. A scared, nervous cat that is huddled on the floor can be very happy when you spend time with him outside of his room and away from other cats. 


The shelter's guest house is the closest place to find out how a cat will feel in your home. In addition to being stressed, many cats do not like to be pets and do not play when they are indoors. This is a good response if the cat happily plays with the wand that you use in the living room. Cats that are overly fearful may not play, which may mean that they will need more time to adjust to a new home or that they will do better in a quieter home with more activities. If the cat is playing, 


It is a good sign that it can adapt quickly to its new home. Once you help the cat relax by giving it playtime, it will be able to accept petting from you. Before rehoming a cat, ask the house staff about their experience with this. It is better to let the cat come to you than to force it to interact with you. Your cat should show at least some interest in you. Approaching you and asking for attention is a good sign.




5.Ask questions:

The shelter staff will often be able to provide you with a behavior analysis of the shelter cat and sometimes a history of the cat. Often, they already have information about whether a cat would be better off as the only cat in the house instead of with other cats, or how vocal a cat can be. 


Ask as many questions as possible and you may find that you are talking to more than one house keeper who can give you more information about the cat's behavior and personality. Is the cat friendly, outgoing and playful, or is he cautious or fearful until he gets to know you? 




6.Be patient when adopting:

Once you are home with your new cat or kitten, it may take a few weeks for the new person to adjust to their new home, so be patient if they decide to hide under the bed. you or in your room for several days. Make sure they have everything they need: trash, food, water, bedding, and toys. 


One of the best ways to help your cat settle quickly into their new environment is to play with them using feathers or toys at the end. Catnip is also a good behavioral tool to help them play (kittens won't accept catnip until they're about six months old). Enhancing your cat's play environment into the most confident, 


fearless environment is a quick way to help her feel confident in her new home. Instead of hiding under the bed for a week, the new kitten can confidently play outside, as if he owned the place that very night!




The fun begins.

Editor's Pick: One of the best ways to bond with your new cat or kitten is through play! The RompiCatz Kattipede toy can be attached to a wand and doubles as a trigger for maximum playtime.