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Why
adopt an adult cat vs. a kitten? |
- Adult
cats generally are better for households with small
children. Kittens can play rough and cause harm to
children by biting or scratching if they are scared.
Children sometimes handle kittens too roughly and
can cause harm. Adult cats are more mellow, and often
more patient with young children.
- Adult
cats require less attention and supervision. They
may choose to curl up in a sunny spot in front of
a window, instead of climbing up the back of your
couch, chewing electrical cords, knocking over knickknaks
and running all over the house.
- If
you have an older cat in your home and are looking
for a friend for him/her, another adult cat may be
the best option. Kittens can be too playful for an
older cat and annoy him/her instead of providing companionship.
- Adult
cats may sleep at the foot of your bed or in a cozy
spot in your bedroom or under your bed, while a kitten
will most likely run around all night climbing on
anything low enough to jump on, including you.
- If
you are elderly, work long days, or have children
under six, consider adopting an adult cat.
- Some
adult cats are single-household cats. If you only
want one, an adult cat is recommended. A young kitten
will probably get lonely if left at home alone all
day.
- Most
adult cats are already litterbox trained and know
to use scratching posts instead of your furniture
or drapes.
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Why
adopt a kitten vs. an adult cat? |
- Kittens
are so adorable!
- They
are full of energy and love to play, which is very
entertaining to watch.
- Kittens
are often easier to introduce into a household with
existing young adult cat(s). Kittens are small, so
they aren't seen as much of a threat by adult cats.
- With
a lot of patience and consistency, kittens can be
trained to only scratch designated areas (scratching
posts), to not jump on tables and counters, etc.
- If
you adopt two kittens, they will have someone to play
with (besides you) and can keep themselves entertained
much of the time.
- Kittens
love attention and enjoy playing with their owners.
- Kittens
are a good choice for households with older children
who can handle them gently.
- Kittens
are generally easy to introduce into households with
other animals (dogs, bunnies, etc.)
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