Adopt-A-Cat Month

June is Adopt-A-Cat Month from the American Humane Society as well as Adopt-A-Shelter-Cat Month from the ASPCA.  Here is a list of tips from both organizations on adopting cats:

If you're thinking about adopting a cat, consider taking home two.

Find a cat whose personality meshes with yours.

Pick out a veterinarian ahead of time and schedule a visit within the first few days following the adoption.

Make sure everyone in the house is prepared to have a cat before it comes home.

Budget for the short- and long-term costs of a cat.

Stock up on supplies before the cat arrives.

Cat-proof your home.

Go slowly when introducing your cat to new friends and family.

Be sure to include your new pet in your family’s emergency plan.

If your kitty is indoors-only, an ID tag or implanted microchip will help ensure she'll be returned to you if she gets out and can't find her way home.  A safety collar with an elastic panel will allow your cat to break loose if the collar gets caught on something.

Choose a low-traffic room your kids and other pets don't frequent—this will be your cat's safe space to sniff, eat, scratch and play while she gets her bearings.