Find a Kitten

So the new spouse/other pet/child wasn't enough, or you were lonely. Now you want a kitten! But where to find one?

Steps

 * 1) Look in a shelter. Not a pet "store"!! Pet stores are well known to get their kittens from Kitty Mills.  These kittens are often in poor health and the pet store is not interested in the welfare of the animal.  They are only interested in making the sale.[[Image:Find a Kitten Step 1.jpg|center]]
 * 2) Sadly there are many people who choose to be ignorant of the spay/neuter protocol for their pets and allow their cats to wander and breed indiscriminately. If you are looking for a mixed breed kitten, check with your local animal shelter who offer adoptions to appropriate homes. Shelters will often have kittens available (especially in the springtime).[[Image:Find a Kitten Step 2.jpg|center]]
 * 3) If you are looking for a pedigreed cat/kitten, only deal with a registered reputable breeder. Reputable breeders take excellent care of their cats and go the extra mile taking the time and spending the money to ensure their cats receive excellent food, vet care and are kept in a healthy clean home.  Good breeders will spay or neuter pet kittens before they go to their new homes and registration papers should accompany the kitten along with the health record showing deworming & vaccines administered.  A registered reputable breeder will always take back any cat/kitten that has come from their home to ensure none of their kittens end up in shelters.  There are also rescue organizations set up for specific breed groups if you are interested in finding an older cat.[[Image:Find a Kitten Step 3.jpg|center]]
 * 4) Once you've found your kitten, there are three things you should do: get the kitten his shots, spay/neuter the kitten and keep the kitten inside your home.[[Image:Find a Kitten Step 4.jpg|center]]

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