5 Reasons to Consider Adoption Instead of Buying a Cat or Kitten

Instead of buying a cat or a kitten, consider adoption. Here's why...

If you are considering buying a new cat or buying a kitten, here are five reasons to consider adoption before buying a pet.

1) Foster cats and kittens are usually healthy - People often think that cats and kittens in shelters must have some kind of problem. However, the opposite is true. Shelter animals are usually the result of someone moving away, divorce, financial constraints, or simply neglect. Pets in shelters are often treated by top-notch veterinarians and have been neutered and vaccinated.

2) Shelter cats are often potty trained - Older cats are usually already adapted to home life. They are potty trained and have been spayed or neutered. This is an important way to prevent them from spraying due to territoriality!

3) Match your personality with the kitten's: Shelters and rescuers spend a lot of time with animals every day, so they know the personality traits and habits of each kitten. This may help you choose the right animal for your lifestyle and build a better relationship with your pet in the long run.

4) Adopting is green andndash; You wouldn't think of buying recycled printer paper, reusing plastic bags, or throwing away aluminum cans with the regular garbage, would you? You wouldn't think of throwing out aluminum cans with the regular trash, would you? So why not recycle the life you have by adopting a child from a shelter?

5) You'll be saving lives - Unfortunately, millions of cats and kittens die in shelters every year as a result of too few people caring for them and too many animals being born. If you adopt, you will be saving lives. In addition, adoption helps to eliminate the profits of puppy mill-type breeders who place monetary value above the welfare of the animals. Also, by adopting, you can encourage your colleagues, friends and family to consider adoption as well.