I've mentioned in other threads that my husband and I are hoping to adopt a couple of kittens, and we've finally found some that we are considering. There are no cat shelters in my area; but a couple of acquaintances are currently raising litters. Today we went to meet one of these litters, and while they were cute (what cats aren't?) I don't think either of us felt that we really clicked with any of them--but isn't it possible that it doesn't always happen on the first visit?
They are three months old now, seem very healthy, and they appear to have the type of personality that I'm looking for--playful but not mischievous. But I'm also hoping that the cats we adopt will be cuddlers. I know you can't really tell a cat's personality when they are so little, but aren't there usually some indications? Also, how much weight should we give to a one-time meeting? Ideally, we would visit these cats a few times before deciding; but since the owners truly are just acquaintances, that would be a bit of an imposition. (I suspect they just want us to take them off their hands; they don't really care about cats and don't understand wanting to have one as a beloved pet. They are *just* to keep the mice away.
They are three months old now, seem very healthy, and they appear to have the type of personality that I'm looking for--playful but not mischievous. But I'm also hoping that the cats we adopt will be cuddlers. I know you can't really tell a cat's personality when they are so little, but aren't there usually some indications? Also, how much weight should we give to a one-time meeting? Ideally, we would visit these cats a few times before deciding; but since the owners truly are just acquaintances, that would be a bit of an imposition. (I suspect they just want us to take them off their hands; they don't really care about cats and don't understand wanting to have one as a beloved pet. They are *just* to keep the mice away.
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