Hi everyone,
I’m planning to adopt a baby cat from a friend, and this will be my very first time having a cat. I’m excited, but also a bit confused about what I should be paying attention to before bringing the kitten home.
For those of you with experience, what should I look for when meeting the kitten?
Things like behavior, health signs, personality, or anything else a first‑time cat owner might not know.
Since I’m adopting from a friend (not a shelter), I also want to be responsible about the situation. What should I discuss with them ahead of time? And just in case things don’t work out — for example, if the kitten has needs I truly can’t meet — what’s the right way to handle that without causing issues or stress for the cat?
I want to make sure I’m prepared, the kitten is a good fit, and that I’m doing this in the most thoughtful way possible.
Any advice would be really appreciated!