How do you buy a cat?

Question

I want a cat

Answer 1

Go to your local shelter and adopt one.

Answer 2

Buy one from a rescue or shelter. You save a lot of money and hassle because the cat is generally neutered or spayed and has it's shots when you get it and has been seen by a vet and dewormed. If the cat is a kitten, they will have you bring it back a little later and they will spay or neuter it as part of the price.

It's a great deal because the surgery and immunizations would be far more expensive for you to pay for even if you got a free cat from another source. Also in a shelter you have dozens of cats and kittens to chose from so you can find an animal you really like instead of choosing from the five or six available in someone's litter or at a pet store. In my area spayinig, immunizations, a fecal check, a vet visit, and a deworming will run you about 200 bucks. Cats at our local rescues are 50 - 75 dollars. Do the math--you make out like a fat rat when you get your cat from a shelter. It saves you money to put aside for vet visits or to spend on food, litterboxes, scratching posts and toys.

Answer 3

Instead of buying a cat, why don't you go to your local animal shelter and adopt a cat. They usually have cats of all breeds, sizes and ages. They usually charge you a small fee for caring for the cat prior to adoption. Shelter cats are usually very loving and just happy to have a home.

Answer 4

You should go to your local humane society or animal shelter and adopt an animal there. The cats (and dogs) that are looking for homes are great animals. There is usally a variety of younger animals through adult animals available for a nominal fee to cover the costs of veterinary services and running the shelter. The shelter where I adopted my cats required a home visit from a volunteer to ensure that the animals were going to a good home that was prepared to receive them (and not animal testing or something). Most shelters will also require you to spay or neuter the animal(s) you adopt to prevent unwanted litters &/or stray animals.

Good luck getting your pet. :)

Answer 5

hehe, you don't, you adopt. Check out your local rescues if you're scared of a shelter. You can easily find them online. Or go to petfinder.com. These animals truly need you, and will be excellent additions to your home! They will even allow you to spend time with the cat to make sure you get along!! And also, the free kittens signs along the side of the road need you too. They were simple mistakes and were not bred for money. If they are not given homes, they will too become shelter or rescue cats!

Answer 6

Unless yoi want a pure bred, you buy a cat. But really, there are so many adorable kitties that need a good forever home - go to your local animal shelter or the ASPCA or animal rescue center and adopt a kitty. You'll be doing far more than a mere "good deed"

Answer 7

Dont buy a cat if you can avoid it..Let one come to you..there are plenty of strays that need a home and they will make the best pet..
Only buy if you see a cat that looks miserable and has been abused...Saved animals will love you like no other.....

Answer 8

Look in the paper or better yet go to the Humane Society or another shelter and adopt one.There is a fee but it so worth it.There are many many cats that need homes.Good luck!

Answer 9

you can go to the local animal shelter and adopt one or you can look in the newspaper for free Cats and kittens

Answer 10

Go to your local humane society or shelter. They'll have cats there (generally between $50-$100) who have already been fixed, had their shots, been checked by a vet, etc.

If you want to declaw, please get one that already IS. It's a very cruel and painful proceedure... but MANY in shelters are already declawed, so if that's your preference, please adopt one that's already had it done.