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Where to find a cat - and How to choose one
Pedigree or non-pedigree, kitten or adult, rescue or purposely bred, longhair of shorthair, coat, color & pattern - which to choose? If owning a cat is your idea, the possibilities are almost endless. Remember, your final choice of cat is a life - long commitment, So please consider how serious your commitment before making your decision.

Before making a firm decision to adopt a cat do bear the following in mind. Remember that a cat is a life - long undertaking; they can live twenty years or more - as long as most children stay in the parental nest. Most people think seriously before starting a family, and the adoption of a cat should also be considered very carefully. That cute fluffy kitten bought on the spur of the moment will soon grown into an adult. They will need annual inoculations, spaying or neutering & possible veterinary treatment for illness.
You will probably want to take vacations...and good boarding catteries are not cheap.
All cat require grooming, especially if they are longhaired. Shorthaired cats benefit from a regular brush and comb, but longhaired cats need grooming for at least 15 minutes a day to prevent the fur from becoming tangled. 
Consider who will clean the litter tray, feed the cat, be responsible for it, and pay the bills.

If by now you are not completely put off by the moral responsibility of owning a cat, you must now decide what sort of cat you want; pedigree or non-pedigree, adult or kitten. 
First, a word of warning. The most obvious place to buy a new cat would seem to be a local pet store. But, although pet stores are ideal for providing all the accoutrements for your new feline friend, they are hardly the right environment for a creature to grow up in. Pet shop kittens are likely to have been taken away from their mothers too early and may be offered for sale when they are not even old enough to be wormed or to have necessary inoculations. This makes them particularly vulnerable to any infectious illness, and could result in expensive vet bills and even death. Pedigree kittens in pet shops are usually the result of greedy breeders over-breeding their stock. No reputable breeder would even consider selling to a pet shop.

Non-Pedigree Kittens: Moggies come in such a multitude of shapes, sizes, patterns, colors and various lengthens of fur. Many look extremely glamorous and, as their parents is often unknown, may have a pedigree cat in their background. The most obvious way to find a kitten is by word of mouth. In the summer months there are usually kittens looking for new homes. Rescue Organizations are very good places and offer neutering through a local vet and in some cases pay the bill. Local newspapers, local cat clubs, and cat charities which will also know of any cat or kittens needing a home. 

Pedigree Kittens: Pedigree kittens are expensive, there are more than one hundred breeds to choose from, including the different coat colors and patterns within each breed .If you do not have a firm idea about the breed you would like, look through some cat-breed guides in the library. Visit a cat show, contact the appropriate breed club, which will run a list of kittens available. Special cat magazines carry advertisements of pedigree kittens for sale. Realize that no reputable breeder would allow a kitten to go to a new home on the very first visit - this will be one of several more to come. When you have selected your kitten you will be giving a deposit to the breeder. When you come to collect your kitten it should be at least twelve weeks old, wormed and fully inoculated. 
Before leaving, the Breeder should provide you with: 

• Inoculation Certificate

• Pedigree of at least (4) four generations

• Transfer Form

• Diet sheet, outlining the types of food the kitten is used to and times of feeding.

Always when picking up your new cat or kitten take a sturdy cat carrier with a comfy pad inside, they will be frightened of the ride so it is wise to also take a towel to place over the carrier for security and privacy.

And as always love, cherish, and care for your new kitty.

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