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adopting a cat
Cat Adoption - Budget Worksheet
Costs will vary depending on where you live. Use the
worksheet below to help you plan for the adoption of
your new cat.
INITIAL COSTS
- Adoption fee
- Collar, harness, and leash.
- Food and water bowls.
- Bedding. This can be one of many types of pet beds, or just a comfy towel or blanket that your new cat can call her own. Of course, your cat might just decide to claim your bed as her own!
- Kitten shots (if you're adopting a kitten).
Choosing the Right Pet for Your Lifestyle
Animal shelters and rescue organizations are filled with pets who have been turned in by their owners because of lifestyle issues: the dog requires too much attention or too much exercise, the cat needs regular grooming that they don't want to deal with, and so on.
Adopting a new pet is both exciting and rewarding ... and it should be a life-long commitment. Before you choose a new pet, consider how it will fit into your lifestyle. Ask yourself:
How active are you?
If your family enjoys regular long-distance hiking or walking, look for an active breed dog that you'll be able to take with you.
