Pick A Pet Cat
Are you are thinking about becoming a cat parent or adding another cat to your family?
If so you are in good company. Cats are beloved pets, so many families will chose to pick a pet cat. There are 85.8 million cats in 42.9 million or 35% of U.S. households.
Below are stores that are filled with resources to help you learn more about deciding to pick a pet cat. Also there are children’s books to read together and cuddle with a stuffed animal. Adults will find stories for them as well as fun gifts to give to the cat lover in your life, which could be you.
Small kittens are soft and cuddly and within a year are a full-grown cat. They can live upwards of 15 years. Each cat has a unique personality – some love to be stroked and cuddled, while others are skittish and hide when anyone new enters its home.
For those with limited time, cats do not require as much time spent with them as a dog does. Unlike dogs, cats can remain indoors. You can litter box train a cat fairly easily.
Male cats need to be neutered and female cats need to be spayed when they are brought into our home. By doing this we can keep our cat population under control. According to the U.S. Humane Society 90% of pet cats are spayed or neutered. However, about 3.4 million cats per year pass through the 13,600 shelters in the U.S. and 1.4 million cats are euthanized.
We need to protect our special friends by not feeding them people food that can be poisonous to them. Examples are chocolate, grapes, and onions. Also chewing kittens can find certain indoor plants that can make them ill. And of course other pets in the home can become a meal for your cat – such as fish, gerbils, and birds.
There are many pluses to owning a cat. You don’t have to:
- worry about pests (mice or bugs), your cat will hunt them down
- walk them outside in rain or shine, because they can be litter box trained
- stick to a strict feeding schedule, since you can leave dry food out for a cat
Would you consider adopting a cat?
If you are thinking of adopting a cat, you need to decide if you want a kitten or adult cat. You can adopt a cat from an animal shelter or a rescue group. Animal rescue groups usually don’t have facilities, rather they rely on volunteers to serve as pet foster parents. Often the rescue groups have special adoption days where the foster parents bring the pets that can be adopted.
It’s important to research these groups before visiting. There are about 13,600 independent community animal shelters around the U.S. Here are some statistics which may convince you that animal shelters could be the place to find your perfect pet.
Each year about 3.4 million cats enter shelters. Of cats which enter shelters, 5% that came in as strays are returned to their owners, 37% are adopted (1.3 million), and 41% are euthanized (1.4 million).
Why not give one of these cats a chance? Visit ‘where to get a pet’ to find an incredible collection of books about the amazing stories of cats who have been rescued and how they impacted the families and communities they joined.
Are cats the right pet?
As you learn about what it would be like to have a pet cat, consider how you’d answer these questions. If you answer ‘yes’ to these questions, then a cat is probably not the right pet.
- Am I allergic to cats? There are some breeds that cause less allergic reactions.
- Am I unwilling to deal with a litter box – making sure that is cleaned daily? Cats are very fastidious about their litter box habits.
- Would I be upset with behaviors that cats do such as scratching? Getting a sturdy scratching post is necessary. Declawing a cat is not the answer. It involves removing the first knuckle of each toe, is painful for the cat, and is illegal in some parts of the country.
- Do I want a companion to go on runs, walks, and rides in the car with me?
- Am I unable to commit to a cat’s typical lifespan of 12 years or longer?
- Am I in an apartment that doesn’t allow pets?
Pick A Pet Cat Stores
In the stores below you’ll find resources to help you decide if a cat is your perfect pet. Also there are many gift items, either to share with a child, a friend or even treat yourself. You can order anything directly from the stores.
How To Books
Check out these great books. You can read these books about cats with your children which will give you some ideas on whether a cat would be the perfect pet for your family. For those who already have a cat, these books will reinforce your love for your pet.
Some of the books provide an overview of cat breeds and which one might fit best into your family.
Cats can vary in size from an adult male Maine Coon cat which can weigh up to 18 pounds or more, while a smaller breed like the Modern Siamese is considered overweight at 7 pounds. Other books give tips on how to learn about and live with behaviors exhibited by cats.
May reading these books help you decide if a cat would be a perfect pet for you. You and your children will love reading these books together.
Story Books
There are books for young children and adults with touching and comical stories where cats are the heroes. It’s great to have books to read aloud to children or have them read to you.
Stuffed Animals
Here you’ll find cuddly stuffed animals that can be held by a child while you read them books about cats. Customers rate these highly as great companions for children to play with during the day and to sleep with at night. These are great gifts for parents and grandparents to give to go with a book.
Fun Things And Gifts
This cat store has a fun things for you, whether you are a new or veteran cat parent. You’ll find games, puzzles, calendars, puppets, books, and so much more. So browse around and find the perfect gift for someone you know who loves cats, which may be you!
Feel free to go to our ‘About’ page and let us know which books, stuffed animals, or gifts are your favorites. Did we leave any out of the stores that you think we should add?