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When you head to a shelter, breeder, or friend to get your new cat,
you need to do an overall assessment of your cat or kitten to be
sure you are brining home a healthy cat that will fit in with your
overall family.


You can find all this information plus tons more in :
A Guide to Cat Ownership and Cat Training

Here are a few things to look for when assessing a cat:

Environment
The environment should be clean with a lot of stimulation from
toys.  Observe how the shelter, breeder, or owner interacts with
the cat.

Character
Kittens should be energetic and playful.  Well socialized cats
should be curious to come up to meet you.  Watch as the cat
interacts with other people, children, and animals, as this will
give you an idea of how your cat will act in your home.

Health
You will need to do a physical assessment of your cat to determine
if he or she is healthy.  Are its eyes bright?  Is the cat or
kitten at a healthy weight?  Is its coat soft and clean?  How does
the skin lo...