KITTENS

What Do I Need to Know?
Where to Find My Kitten
Veterinary Care for My Kitten
Kitten Kindergarten

Kittens - Where to Find My Kitten

Homeless pet adoption organizations, local and national

Unfortunately, there are literally millions of homeless dogs and cats in our country today. Yours could be their "forever" home! Some have been traumatized. Some have simply been irretrievably lost. Others have been separated from their homes due to death or inability of their families to support them. Check with the following organizations to find out what pets are available locally:

Breeders

Responsible breeders work hard to select for the healthiest and best personalities in their breed. They know the characteristics and needs of their type of cat and are eager to educate you. They screen their cats for genetic diseases. If you can, spend an afternoon at a cat show to look at different breeds and to talk to their breeders. Check the the calendar schedules of the Cat Fanciers Association, and of The International Cat Association.

Neighborhood breeder or a friend with a litter of kittens

You often have the advantage of knowing both parents of the kitten you are considering but sometimes the father is a "rolling stone". The home-like environment of this source is often family-centered, calm, safe and clean.