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One thing many people don't consider when they first decide to adopt a kitten or two is the expected lifespan of those new additions to your feline family and the ongoing responsibilities it will bring. Newborn kittens are the cutest baby animals ever but if you are to give them a permanent home you will need to be responsible for their health and well-being for between 15 and 20 years.

There are additional factors that need to be taken into consideration and one of the most important is the ongoing expense of owning a kitten that will very quickly grow into an adult cat.

Obviously you're going to need to spend money on food and good nutrition but there will be additional expenses such as vaccinations and other veterinarian costs that need to be considered. Pet insurance is a great idea but be careful to read the small print as many companies reduce the level of cover progressively as the cat grows older - but without a corresponding reduction in cost!

Also, just as people have different personailities, your growing kitten will develop its own character. No matter what your hope and expectation is for the nature of your cat, you must be ready to accept it as it comes.

If you want to get an idea of a particular cat's personality before you choose a kitten, there are many excellent books available that will list the character traits of different breeds of cats. This should enable you to select a breed whose natural personality closely matches your expectations.

Indoor cats will require significantly more attention than those able to spend time outside and you will have to be happy to give them this. Will you also be willing to keep a litter box clean on a daily basis? Do you have a suitable place in your home to accommodate this box? All these questions must be answered before you can take on the responsibility of a new kitten.

Are you prepared to invest time in grooming your pet? Most cats take care of keeping their fur clean and well groomed themselves but as they get older, aching joints often prevent them from doing such a good job. This is when you may need to take over their grooming for them. And how do you feel about them shedding thier fur over your furniture? If you love cats, you may see this as just another part of cat-ownership but less enthusiastic owners may find the constant need to clean their clothes and furniture of pet hair too much to cope with.

If you like to travel or are away from home a lot of the time, you will need to arrange for someone to care for your cat in your absence. There are several options to consider: a friend who is willing to visit twice a day, a commercial 'home visiting' service or a stay in a boarding cattery. All options have their advantages, disadvantages and costs to take into account before making your choice. And as always, the emotional wellbeing of your cat is paramount.

Once you aware of the downside as well as the upside of taking on a new kitten and feel that you are happy to take on that responsibility, you can really start to enjoy your new family member.

There is nothing better in this life than coming home after a long day's work and sitting contentedly with your gently purring feline companion on your lap. Owning a loving and loyal cat has been shown to have positive health and life benefits but for me, just sharing my home with my cat is reward enough.

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