Raising a cat is not as simple as you might think, and if you are not prepared, it is not recommended that you have a cat. It takes a long time for a new pet owner to understand and know the cat before you can establish enough trust and confidence in the cat.
I am a working mom with three children and two kittens. The two kittens are like my fourth and fifth children. They require your attention and your care. They could be naughty, and you’ll need to teach them how to behave at first. They are also capable of causing havoc in your home. Everything you could experience while raising a child(ren) you will experience with pets. Most importantly, they bring you a lot of happiness and love! They could also teach your children to be caring and loving. The advantages of owning pets are numerous.
Are you ready to be a pet owner? Letās find out.
-01 Be mentally and physically prepared
Before getting a cat, you should understand that cats should not be only treated as an animal, but as a family member.
You are responsible for her/him from the moment you adopt the cat. The cat deserves to be cared for with all of your heart. You will be affected by various behaviors and states such as the cat’s company, touching, and naughtiness, as well as the cat’s “life, old age, illness, and sadly, death.” There will gradually be more tacit understanding. If you can’t manage your own life, if you don’t have even the most basic sense of responsibility, then owning a cat isn’t for you. I’ve seen a lot of people abandon their cats because they’re bored with them.
If you have a strong cleaning habit, you may find it difficult to tolerate the floating cat hair throughout your home, as well as the odor of cat defecation. Indeed, once you accept these, you will discover that if you are willing to, these can be resolved. Cats shed hair, so mop the floor every day and comb the cat’s hair frequently; cats have a strong odor from defecation, so replace the cat litter frequently to keep the cat litter box clean.
-02 Be financially prepared
Raising a cat requires ongoing expenses such as cat food, litter, toys, veterinary care, vaccines, and so on. The cost will be determined by how much money you wish to spend on them. Some brands of cat food, for example, are more expensive than others. Please make sure that you are comfortable with the costs before adopting a cat.
It is not recommended that you have a pet if your income is only adequate for your own needs and you are still working on the side. When you own a cat, you will discover that the cost of maintaining a cat is sometimes out of your control.
-03 Be prepared for your possible home environment change
Two points are also included in the family environment here.
First, consider the perspectives of family members. If your family does not agree to adopt a cat, do not adopt until they do. We don’t want to make the adopting result in divorce and a cold war. Therefore, if you truly want to have a pet, you must first seek the approval of your family; only if your family accepts your cat will your journey to raising a cat be smooth.
Second: the preparation of the environment
It is not recommended that you have a cat if you do not have your own home (meaning you constantly changing living places), if your living space is limited, or if you travel frequently and are not at home. Cats, like children, require attention. If you can’t give them a single minute of your time, please reconsider adopting.
So, are you ready to get a cat?