Pick up any newspaper or look online and you will find kittens for sale ads everywhere. One positive thing about finding kittens for sale is that either they will be, if not purebred, at least cared for and probably socialised. It is unfortunate though that there are so many feral and uncared for kittens around too.
The humane society is kept constantly busy collecting these little strays, attempting to socialise them and unfortunately having to put many of them down. Before you go racing off to buy one of those kittens for sale, think about adopting a kitten from an animal shelter. One of the most positive aspects of choosing your kitten from an animal shelter is that you know they will have been wormed and thoroughly examined for and vaccinated against any diseases
Most animal shelters will also insist that you sign a form and bring the kitten back to be neutered at the appropriate age (usually around 4-6 months). In severe cases where a feral kitten has been taken in by an animal shelter you may have to spend some time socialising with your new friend before you can take it home. In no time at all though, your little kitten will be growing into a wonderful companion, even if he or she may at times seem more like the cartoon character of Felix the cat, digging into his bag of tricks and causing mischief.
Be wary of stray cats that may begin to hang around your home. They may well be someone’s long lost pet, or you may have a wild mother cat that is pregnant and desperate for food. If you feed a stray the chances are that just like the cat in the hat, it will keep coming back for more. Put out an ad and see if you can find an owner. Lost strays tend to be friendly rather than fearful. If the cat in the hat comes back with a litter of kittens it is time to ring the humane society or drop it in to your local animal shelter or you may find yourself being the one with kittens for sale.
