How to Find a Friendly Kitty

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Decide if you want a kitten or an older cat.

   There are friendly and grumpy cats of both ages however your perception will be influenced somewhat by your expectations.
   
   Some people will never find a kitten's playful antics to be 'friendly' when claws are involved.
   
   Also, a kitten's personality may change as it ages (especially post-puberty) whereas, with an adult cat, it's more a case of what you see is what you get.
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   Step 2: Locate the shelter

   Acquire as much information about the cats/kittens as possible
   - age, health, color, sex, temperament, history, etc , Determine if you can reserve one, adopt one that day or must go through an application process., Ask to take them into a room with you that will allow you to interact with each animal individually. , You should look for an inquisitive, out-going kitten who isn't scared of you.
   
   A kitten who plays with its siblings and isn't withdrawn. , It is just that genetically, calico cats are almost always female.
   
   However, several vets have said that male gray cats tend to be the most laid back of all the cats. , That should allow you to see closer to the real personality.
   
   Cats, like people, get nervous in new situations. , Good owners/breeder should know their animals well and should have been interacting with them daily., Do not take a kitten from its mother before it is 8 weeks old.
   
   Kittens need that time for socialization with their mother and siblings. , Talk to her/him when you come home and when you leave.
   
   Play daily.
   
   Talk to him/her when you feed them and anytime you walk by each other in the house.
   
   You wouldn't ignore another person so don't ignore kitty.
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   Step 3: breeder or owner of your potential pet.

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   Step 4: If interested

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   Step 5: arrange to visit to observe the cats/kittens.

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   Step 6: Visit and observe the cats/kittens.

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   Step 7: Kittens should be bright eyed and should wake fully from sleep.

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   Step 8: Don't listen to old wives tales about calico cats being grumpy.

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   Step 9: If choosing an adult cat

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    Step 10: spend a good 20-30 minutes with it so the cat can adjust to you and get comfortable.

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    Step 11: In either case

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    Step 12: consult with the current owners of the cat/kittens for what the personality of the animal you are interested in is.

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    Step 13: When you make your choice

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    Step 14: you should have the option to return the kitty if the match really doesn't work out within the first few weeks.

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    Step 15: To keep your friendly kitty friendly - interact with it daily.

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