Am I Ready To Adopt?
The decision to adopt a cat is a big one, and it shouldn’t be made lightly.
Before adding any new pet to your family, it’s important to consider all the factors and determine
if you’re truly ready to commit to adoption.
Here are some things to think about before signing those adoption papers:
How will adopting impact my current pets?
The decision to bring a new pet into the household doesn’t just affect you and your fellow humans, it also affects your other pets. It’s important to consider this and determine whether they’re ready for a new sibling.
Do your pets respond well to meeting new animals? Do they have the energy necessary to deal with a small kitten, or would they be better suited to adopting a more laid-back adult cat?
One of the most important parts of picking the right addition to the family is determining not only how they will bond with you, but how they’ll integrate with your current animals as well.
Could allergies play a role?
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It’s not always easy to tell if you’ll have an allergy issue when bringing a new pet into your home, especially if you’ve never had pets in the past. Allergies are one of the top reasons why we see pets returned after adoption, so it's something you need to consider before you bring your new cat or kitten home and discover a month or two down the line that someone in your family is allergic.
If you determine that you’re unable to keep your new pet due to an allergy issue, please do not under any circumstances release them into the wild or drop them at just any shelter. With FFCR, you have 30 days to let us know your issue, for a refund. Beyond that - we’ll still take the cat or kitten back.
If you determine that you’re unable to keep your new pet due to an allergy issue, please do not under any circumstances release them into the wild or drop them at just any shelter. With FFCR, you have 30 days to let us know your issue, for a refund. Beyond that - we’ll still take the cat or kitten back.
Am I willing to commit to this pet for the next 15 years?
Adopting a kitten is in many ways like having a baby. When you adopt a kitten you’re committing to taking care of it for the rest of its life, which is no small commitment. The average lifespan of a cat is 13-17 years, and it’s not uncommon for cats that are in good health to live up to 20 years. Adopting is a long-term commitment, and before you adopt you should make sure that you’re comfortable caring for your new fur baby not just today or tomorrow, but potentially for the next 15 years.
Can I financially support my new pet?
When you decide to adopt, a cat or adopt a kitten, you’re making a time commitment and a financial commitment as well. Most cats are pretty low-maintenance pets. Many cats will live the majority of their lives with little to no major health issues, which is great! But there are basic repeated costs associated with owning a cat.
Although FFCR takes much of the financial strain off new pet owners by covering many of the upfront medical expenses associated with adopting a kitten or cat, (like microchipping, spay/neuter, testing and initial vaccines), you can still expect to spend a few hundred dollars a year on litter, food, toys, and annual vet visits. Be prepared to work these expenses into your current budget, and determine up front whether or not the additional costs are something you are willing and able to commit to.
Although FFCR takes much of the financial strain off new pet owners by covering many of the upfront medical expenses associated with adopting a kitten or cat, (like microchipping, spay/neuter, testing and initial vaccines), you can still expect to spend a few hundred dollars a year on litter, food, toys, and annual vet visits. Be prepared to work these expenses into your current budget, and determine up front whether or not the additional costs are something you are willing and able to commit to.
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Adopting a cat is one of the most rewarding decisions you will ever make, but it’s not one that should be made spur-of-the-moment. You are committing financially, physically, and emotionally to care for your new fur baby for the rest of their life, and that’s something you need to make sure you’re ready for!
Think about the information listed above and take some time to make sure that you, as a family, are ready to welcome a new pet into your lives. When you’re ready to adopt, please -- visit us! Email Us with Questions or concerns: Info@FFCR.site
Think about the information listed above and take some time to make sure that you, as a family, are ready to welcome a new pet into your lives. When you’re ready to adopt, please -- visit us! Email Us with Questions or concerns: Info@FFCR.site