The decision to add a new family member to your brood should always be taken seriously, whether it be of the “relatively hairless” human variety, or of the furry feline assortment.   So, if you are considering adding a furry feline to your family, take some time, do some research, and plan for your new arrival. An impulsive decision to “get a cat”, and run right out to the shelter, could lead to frustration, and heartbreak if expectations aren’t met.  Each family is different, as is each cat.  It is important to match the right cat with the needs of the family.  There are numerous resources: books, magazines, and online articles, including ours on bringing home your new kitten, which can assist you with your planning process.  In addition, make sure you understand the commitment involved; both time and financial, before adopting.     I’ve included a link to Monkeysee.com.  They have a series of videos discussing cat adoption that are very informative.    Bringing Home Baby Pet Adoption Resources   http://adoptions.bestfriends.org/ http://www.petfinder.com/shelters.html http://www.adoptapet.com/ Kitten-Smitten.com contains links to other websites, and is not responsible or liable for such other websites or the availability of such links. Kitten-Smitten.com is not affiliated, nor endorses the links to websites provided.  Any link listed on this Website is provided as a convenience, and for informational purposes only.  http://www.animalshelter.org/search/states.asp http://catadoptionteam.org/adopt/adoptable-cats/ http://www.petango.com/ Some other useful links: http://www.articlesbase.com/pets http://www.ehow.com http://www.aspca.org/adoption http://www.humanesociety.org/issues/adopt/ Share this article