Sometimes
it may seem like a cute idea to give someone a cuddly kitten as a Christmas
present, but it’s important to give that some extra thought before you do it.
Most cats that are given up lose their home because their owners lose interest
in them or are unprepared for the responsibility of cat ownership. This is a
huge problem seen among cat owners who receive their cats as “gifts.” Children
especially are given the mistaken idea that kittens are all fun and games, but
they are not fully ready to take on the responsibility of feeding, cleaning the
litter box, and trimming their claws.
Instead
of giving cats as presents, we recommend getting acclimated to the idea of
bringing a new cat into your home. Bringing your children to volunteer at an
animal shelter or babysitting the cat of a friend or family member can help.
Children and potential cat owners (no matter their age!) need to be reminded
that cat aren’t just cute; they are also hungry, need to exercise, and need to
use the bathroom. They can be messy when they aren’t fully trained, and the
training process can be difficult too.
Please,
don’t adopt until everyone in your family is READY.
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