A Basket full of fuzzy purring kittens is hard to resist, as are the adorable, heart-tugging photos rescues post on social media. But before you bring one (or two) baby felines home, make sure you are prepared to raise them responsibly.
First, Make Sure You Can Afford It
At times, dog ownership may be a little more taxing than being a cat parent, but you still need to make sure you can, but it can! For more information on the true costs of pet ownership, see “Assess Whether You Can Handle It” on page 55 (it applies to cats too). If you plan to have an outdoor cat, you may want to install a pet door before you adopt.
