We think adopting a cat is a great option for everyone looking to add a new feline friend to their home! You’ll also be giving a loving home to cat who doesn’t have one.
Want to adopt with Cats Protection? Find out how our quick and easy three-step adoption process works in our video:
Choosing the right cat for you is important, with your new companion's character as unique as your own.
A kitten is likely to require more energy and attention than an older cat, and long-haired cats need more grooming than short-haired felines. Talk to a Cat Care Assistant or volunteer on your visit to a Cats Protection centre to determine which cat might be a good fit to your household.
If you choose to adopt a cat instead of buying one, you’ll be providing a new home for a cat in need. There are loads of great things about adopting a cat, including:
You can find out more about adopting a cat from Cats Protection in our guide.
It’s important to be prepared before bringing your new friend home to make sure they have everything they need. This will help them to settle in much better and mean no last-minute dash to the shops for you!
Make sure you have:
Ideally all cats would be allowed access to the outdoors to express their natural behaviour. However, cats are all individuals and while some might like to embrace the great outdoors, others will be more content curled up somewhere warm. If you've got an indoor cat, you'll need to make sure you keep them occupied with toys and activities to keep them mentally stimulated.
While outdoor cats can benefit from a varied environment and enough exercise to keep them healthy, there are still risks. They are more at risk of road traffic accidents, getting lost or fighting with other cats.
Whether your cat is an indoor or outdoor cat, they can still pick up parasites such as fleas, ticks and worms, so regular checks and vaccinations are necessary to keep diseases at bay. You'll also need to make sure that your cat is microchipped to make sure they can be found if they go missing.
