Bringing a new kitten home is exciting, but it’s a big commitment. You’re providing a cat with a loving home for the next 14+ years of their life. They need lots of time and attention so the decision to get a new feline family member should never be taken lightly. Wherever your kitten comes from, it should be sociable and bright-eyed with no visible health problems. A kitten also shouldn’t be taken away from their mother until they are eight or nine weeks old. Where will your kitten come from? The UK is experiencing a cat crisis and our adoption centres are often full. We rehomed around 30,000 cats and kittens in 2013. Consider adopting a kitten before buying a kitten from a breeder when you see kittens for sale or kittens for free. You’ll find that the affection of a rehomed pet that needed a second chance is all the more rewarding. If you adopt a kitten from us you can be sure that they're ready to go to a new home and are happy and healthy. Where possible, they'll also come:

with six week’s free pet insurance with all the advice you need Start looking for your new friend today - find a pet. If you want a purebred choose a breeder carefully and be sure their cats are well looked after. Make sure you see the kitten where it was bred before committing yourself. Like dogs, purebred cats can be more prone to health problems. Take time to find out about the problems associated with different breeds before deciding. Kitten behaviour and appearance A kitten should be sociable and alert with bright eyes no visible health problems. They should stay with their mothers until they are around 8-9 weeks, taking them away earlier than this can lead to behavioural issues. Before buying a kitten from a breeder it is important to ask some questions.  You’ll need to know: Who bred the kitten?  Always meet the breeder and see where the kitten lives so you can learn its history and check it is well cared for. Is the litter healthy?

Have the kittens been health checked by a vet and treated for anything. If so, you should be given details. Is the mother healthy? Find out if she’s been vaccinated and wormed as if she hasn’t her kittens may be more likely encounter health problems. How many litters has she had? Be wary of breeders who have bred a lot from one cat. It could indicate irresponsible breeding and mean the kittens aren’t well looked-after. Have the kittens been wormed? A lot of kittens are born with worms so they should be wormed (with veterinary advice).Kittens normally have their first vaccinations at eight or nine weeks. The vet will have provided documentation of this. Any known disease risks? Cats can suffer hereditary diseases, these can be more common in purebreeds. A vet may be able to screen them to find out how likely they are to be affected.Microchipping is very important. If the breeder hasn’t microchipped the kitten you can arrange this yourself. Where have they been kept?

It is good to keep kittens in a busy environment like a kitchen as this will boost their confidence. Have the kittens met many people? Kittens need to meet lots of different people to help them feel safe around people when they are adults. For more detailed information about what to ask the breeder download our PDF. Learn more about the responsibilities involved with caring for a kitten. Make life easier and protect your kitten - get them done >> MORE TH>N Pet Insurance for cats and kittens >>Architectural Salvage Dallas Empire Central Shop online for charity gifts, trusted animal products and great deals. Houses For Sale In Ss19 Subang Jaya Can you offer a forever home to a cat or kitten in our care?Teacup Chihuahua Puppies For Sale In Connecticut

For all creatures great & small HomeAdopt A PetAdopting a cat or kitten Choosing to adopt a cat or kitten is an exciting time. However, there are many things to consider before adopting a pet to help ensure the right cat is placed with the right family. Selecting a cat that is right for your family, lifestyle and environment is incredibly important. The RSPCA has adoption processes in place to help ensure a perfect fit. Introducing a new cat to your family and home is a vital part of the adoption journey. Who will you find to rehome? He might be the dog who runs over and has a sniff, or the cat who comes to sit beside you. You never know who you’ll meet and bond with. Because you can’t choose the perfect pet. You find each other. Start your search today Most of our rehomed pets aren’t puppies or kittens. They’re loud, quiet, fluffy, big, small, or even three-legged. They come with a personality ready-made, a past that’s unique to them and a lot of love to give.

Now it’s up to you to give the animals in our care the loving home they deserve. All of the animals in our care have been victims of cruelty, were suffering or abandoned. Many of them have never experienced life in a loving, family home. Can you give one of our animals the happy future they deserve? All our our dogs and cats will come spayed or snipped, vaccinated and microchipped.  And, to help you settle into a new life together, MORE TH>N offer six weeks free pet insurance. Start your search for a special pet today. Whilst waiting to meet you, your new family member is getting all the care they need in one of our animal centres. And they’re not alone. We have plenty of hungry mouths to feed and you can help. Become an RSPCA Sponsor today and help other animals in our care find their way home. Can you offer a forever home to an animal in our care? How to rehome from us Giving a rescued animal a second chance in life. Help and support for adopters