| You may have decided to adopt a Maine Coon | | | | kitten. Your personality, family, and home |
| cat, but now you need to narrow the decision on | | | | environment should match the kitten's personality |
| whether you want a kitten or adult cat. | | | | as well. You want to have a good match. |
| Remember your pet will be with you for many | | | | Adult cats, on the other hand, have been through |
| years, and you want to adopt the cat that | | | | all their kitty misbehaviors. And they were trained |
| matches your lifestyle and personality. Here are | | | | in someone else's house, which has its good and |
| several things to think about before making a | | | | bad points. Your house wasn't the testing ground |
| decision to adopt a kitten or adult cat. | | | | while they were growing up, but the cat may |
| How much time and energy do you have to take | | | | have learned behaviors or habits that you don't |
| care of your cat? Of course, all pets require care | | | | like. Adult cats generally adapt to their new home |
| and love, but kittens require closer attention and | | | | without any problems. With care and |
| monitoring. Kittens are full of energy, so you need | | | | understanding, you can help them acclimate to |
| to have the right attitude in dealing with their | | | | their new home easily. Adult cats can bond with |
| lively, mischievous behavior. They may climb the | | | | humans just as easily as kittens do. |
| drapes, hop on the kitchen table, or scramble up | | | | If you're choosing to adopt a cat, you may need |
| your pant leg. They are learning and curious, which | | | | to give them extra attention and care. They may |
| also means they will make mistakes. They may | | | | be a little skittish or overwhelmed, depending on |
| behave in ways you will not like. Be honest about | | | | their previous home. Whether you adopt a kitten |
| how you will deal with their behavior. If you're not | | | | or an adult cat, the animal should still be curious |
| patient or understanding, you may want to | | | | and want to interact with you. They may need |
| rethink adopting a kitten with its high-energy | | | | extra time before they get completely used to |
| needs. | | | | you and their new surroundings. A kitten or an |
| Kittens are usually seen as cute and fun, but that | | | | adult cat should not be completely withdrawn or |
| should not be your only criteria in choosing a | | | | apathetic to you or their new home. |