“would never do“. And it’s true no. It’s Saturday International Homeless Animals DayHundreds of thousands of animals – especially dogs and cats – every year abandoned on vacation.
In contrast, a a high percentage of successful adoption.
But adopting an abandoned animal takes patience and love. And knowing the personality of the pet, which is usually determined by its breed.
For example, the first thing to keep in mind when going adopt a cat is this cats don’t own: are animals that allow you to give them food and shelter and I hope they let hug and play with them, but always when they want and determine. And you won’t be able to do anything else when they want to: They won’t look at your cell phone – which they’re going to fire – or do anything else. not scratching or pampering them. I mean actually you’re adopting a roommate, not a cat especially at startup, that it won’t respond when called and only will appear at lunch.
But cat lover realizes what cats need loneliness and independence and he always assumed he would do what he wanted. Even so, felines manage to establish friendship with mastera relationship that makes an animal Prefers to live in owner’s house to leave him. Also remember that not all cats are the same.
“Cats are very independentbut at the same time there are addicts“, he thinks alex salvador, coordinator of el jardinet dels gatsA non-profit organization from Barcelona care and protection of stray and abandoned cats. “You have to know what every person is like, what kind of person you are, and adopt a cat that fits your needs,” continues Àlex Salvador.
However, for this cat expert, some basic guidelines If you want to adopt a cat, follow.
Responsibility
“The first thing to keep in mind is that cats are viable animals. Up to 10, 15 and 18 years old” on average, says Salvador. Therefore, it is essential to “think and be responsible, bearing in mind that our lives can change a lot in all these years.” therefore you need to take them on vacation or leave them in the care of a professional or professional caregiver, a friend or family member.
Protection
Cats are very agile animals. Just like when you have a small child, it is very important to put up guards so that our pet is not harmed. “Balconies and windows nets, mosquito nets or transparent nets”, explains Salvador, something not all adopters have in mind. Also, because cat paw pads are so delicate, it’s not a bad idea to avoid leaving sharp objects (such as sharp corner pieces or loose nails) or objects on the counter that could tip over and get hurt later.
Adaption
In connection with protection, harmony assumes that they “have their own space” in the new home and new family. “A single person adopting a cat is not the same as a family with children and/or another animal, whether it’s a cat, dog, or other pet,” says Salvador. In this chapter, it is better to have two cats instead of one, and contrary to popular belief, “a cat and a dog can live together” He explains the person responsible for El Jardinets dels gats, but for this they “need to know and respect each other beforehand”.
economy
Caring for a pet is an expense. You have to take him to the vet regularly, get vaccinated, have a place of his own, eat well… It’s not an excessive expense, a 4 kg adult cat can eat around 30-40 in just food. Remember that they should always have food (and water) available. Add to this the sand that needs to be kept clean and changed frequently, drinking fountains and toys in different parts of the house…
devotion
Cats are generally independent animals, but they have their degrees. And just like humans, even the most independent people need to interact with their caregivers from time to time. When adopting a cat, you should find a cat that fits your lifestyle and how you are. “Many people believe that his care is limited as it is not necessary to take him for a walk or to relieve himself, as is the case with dogs. change the sand and feed and drink”Salvador assures you. “And not just that: a cat needs to interact with the rest of the house, play and be pampered,” she concludes.
Therefore, if you are determined to adopt a cat, you should keep the ground rules in mind and communicate. contact an association like El jardinet dels gats looking for the most animals conforming to your specifications and lifestyle and who you can get along with better.
After consultation with all people living in the home (including children, as Salvador states), a process begins. pre-adoptionwhich can take a month or a half”, where the business usually monitors how the cat is doing. Although the pursuit lasts at least a lifetime in the case of El jardinet dels gats. After this pre-adoption, Salvador concludes, “we make contact a few or three times a year” to find out “how the cat is doing and how the whole family is adjusting to this new resident.”
“would never do“. And it’s true no. It’s Saturday International Homeless Animals DayHundreds of thousands of animals – especially dogs and cats – every year abandoned on vacation.
In contrast, a a high percentage of successful adoption.
But adopting an abandoned animal takes patience and love. And knowing the personality of the pet, which is usually determined by its breed.
For example, the first thing to keep in mind when going adopt a cat is this cats don’t own: are animals that allow you to give them food and shelter and I hope they let hug and play with them, but always when they want and determine. And you won’t be able to do anything else when they want to: They won’t look at your cell phone – which they’re going to fire – or do anything else. not scratching or pampering them. I mean actually you’re adopting a roommate, not a cat especially at startup, that it won’t respond when called and only will appear at lunch.
But cat lover realizes what cats need loneliness and independence and he always assumed he would do what he wanted. Even so, felines manage to establish friendship with mastera relationship that makes an animal Prefers to live in owner’s house to leave him. Also remember that not all cats are the same.
“Cats are very independentbut at the same time there are addicts“, he thinks alex salvador, coordinator of el jardinet dels gatsA non-profit organization from Barcelona care and protection of stray and abandoned cats. “You have to know what every person is like, what kind of person you are, and adopt a cat that fits your needs,” continues Àlex Salvador.
However, for this cat expert, some basic guidelines If you want to adopt a cat, follow.
Responsibility
“The first thing to keep in mind is that cats are viable animals. Up to 10, 15 and 18 years old“on average,” says Salvador. Therefore, it is essential “to think and be responsible, bearing in mind that our lives can change a lot in all these years.” It is not okay to leave them unattended for longer, as they are home alone for a few days, always equipped with good food and water , so you need to take them on vacation or leave them in the care of a professional or professional caregiver, friend or family member.
Protection
Cats are very agile animals. Just like when you have a small child, it is very important to put up guards so that our pet is not harmed. “Balconies and windows nets, mosquito nets or transparent nets”, explains Salvador, something not all adopters have in mind. Also, because cat paw pads are so delicate, it’s not a bad idea to avoid leaving sharp objects (such as sharp corner pieces or loose nails) or objects on the counter that could tip over and get hurt later.
Adaption
In connection with protection, harmony assumes that they “have their own space” in the new home and new family. “A single person adopting a cat is not the same as a family with children and/or another animal, whether it’s a cat, dog, or other pet,” says Salvador. In this chapter, it is better to have two cats instead of one, and contrary to popular belief, “a cat and a dog can live together” El explains the person responsible for jardinets dels gats, but for this they “need to know and respect each other beforehand”.
economy
Caring for a pet is an expense. You have to take him to the vet regularly, get vaccinated, have a place of his own, eat well… It’s not an excessive expense, but a 4 kilo adult cat can eat around 30-40 on just food. Remember that they should always have food (and water) available. Add to this the sand that needs to be kept clean and changed frequently, drinking fountains and toys in different parts of the house…
devotion
Cats are generally independent animals, but they have their degrees. And just like humans, even the most independent people need to interact with their caregivers from time to time. When adopting a cat, you should find a cat that fits your lifestyle and how you are. “Many people believe that his care is limited as it is not necessary to take him for a walk or to relieve himself, as is the case with dogs. change the sand and feed and drink”Salvador assures you. “And not just that: a cat needs to interact with the rest of the house, play and be pampered,” she concludes.
Therefore, if you are determined to adopt a kitten, you should consider the basic rules and communicate. contact an association like El jardinet dels gats looking for the most animals conforming to your specifications and lifestyle and who you can get along with more.
After consultation with all people living in the home (including children, as Salvador states), a process begins. pre-adoptionwhich can take a month or a half”, where the business usually monitors how the cat is doing. Although the pursuit lasts at least a lifetime in the case of El jardinet dels gats. After this pre-adoption, Salvador concludes, “we make contact a few or three times a year” to find out “how the cat is doing and how the whole family is adjusting to this new resident.”