What should I consider before adopting or buying a kitten?

You want to think about the season of life you're in. Do you have that time to put forward so that it's a pleasant experience and fun experience for both you and your kitten? You need to think about what animals you currently have. Do you have other cats in the household that will welcome this kitten? Do you have older ones? Do you have dogs? Do you have children? You need to think about other family members, furry or non-furry, in the household and how the new kitten will fit into your family.

You want to ensure that you're going to have a good relationship with the pet. If you're in a rental situation, make sure your landlord is okay with you having a cat, as not every landlord is. But the biggest thing is that kittens are dependent on you to make sure that their litter box is clean and they have fresh food and water and things like that. And kittens love a lot of social interaction, so you want to make sure that they can get that as well. And so, if you're going to be gone 16 to 18 hours a day, then it might be a little challenging for your new companion at home to make that adjustment because they'll want to have that interaction with you.

Consider your and your family's lifestyle. Think about how much time you can spend with your new family member, whether you travel a lot or have other pets in your household, and how many cats you already have. These factors will help you decide if adding a kitten to your family is the right choice for you.

Consider your schedule, your time, your travel frequency. Think about where you're going to put the litter box and where you're going to feed them. If you have another cat, they'll probably need to be fed separately with kitten food versus the adult cat food. Also, consider your surroundings for safety, like if you have toxic plants or furniture that you don't want to get messed up.