As a qualified human behaviour counsellor, this fills me with despair.
Some, perhaps many, of these furry babies will end up in an animal shelter when their owners get bored or have to go back to work outside the home.
Meanwhile there are plenty of beautiful adult cats needing homes. How do we get the message across to dumb humans, that these need homes too and have plenty of love to give. If the human goes back to work, most adult cats can cope very well as long as they have a cat flap.
The advantages of adoption are obvious. It costs less. If a human adopts an adult cat, it will know more about the cat's individual temperament (you can't tell with a kitten). There is a greater choice. The cat has already been spayed and neutered. She/he has been vet checked and should be free of disease.
Humans should check out the animal rescue before adoption. Charities will be registered with the UK Charity Commission and can be checked online. If the rescue is not among these, don't go to it.
Rescue places that have rabbit hutches, old cages or crates with cats should be reported to the RSPCA. So should any human who is operating from a house with more than 20 cats in it. Report these to the RSPCA so that the cats can be rescued and rehomed via a reputable charity.
Great post! Our Mom prefers the older pets when adopting. Although leash training for a cat is much easier when they are young, older cats have so many more benefits. You are AWESOME! Have a marvellously Happy Week!
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