| Whether you have a cat from a kitten, or you get | | | | Try folding a piece of paper about 10cm square back |
| an older cat, you will need to take care of your new | | | | and forth like a fan. Tie a piece of string, wool (yarn) |
| charge. | | | | or ribbon round the middle and dance it in front of |
| Cats, like all living things, need water. Clean fresh | | | | your cat. They will love chasing it and batting it. |
| water should be available for your cat at all times. | | | | Another way to play is to roll up some aluminum foil |
| Your cat will drink milk, but remember it is not natural | | | | into a ball. This is light enough for your cat to pat and |
| for a cat to drink cows milk so leave it for an | | | | they wont get their paws caught. |
| occasional treat. | | | | Sweet wrappers, the type that rustle, are great |
| Your cat will need food of course, and it is best to | | | | when tied to a piece of ribbon. Get the children to |
| give them a high quality cat food. Many people prefer | | | | run up and down dragging it behind them, your cat is |
| to give their cat high quality dry food. It is certainly | | | | sure to chase it. |
| better smelling than wet cat food! | | | | Before your cat goes outside they will need to have |
| There are other advantages - cats that are fed on | | | | their injections, so take them to your local vet. He will |
| dry food have fewer dental problems, as they are | | | | also be able to check your cat over for any |
| using their teeth to crunch the food. It can be argued | | | | problems. It is a good idea to have your cat |
| that dry cat food is related to kidney disorders, but | | | | microchipped, if they do wander off then they at |
| this can be overcome with plenty of fresh water | | | | least have a chance of being returned to you. |
| readily available. | | | | Cats that are allowed to wander about the |
| Your cat will need a place to sleep or rest during the | | | | neighbourhood, have a lifespan of on average five |
| day. It should be somewhere warm, away from | | | | years. If your cat is an indoor cat, then his lifespan |
| draughts, and most importantly somewhere to "get | | | | will be about fifteen years. If you want to have an |
| away from it all". Children should be trained that when | | | | indoor cat, then maybe think about getting a cat |
| your cat is in its bed, they mustn't touch it. Cats do | | | | enclosure so that your cat can go outside |
| need some private time sometimes. | | | | sometimes, under supervision. |
| Cats need exercise, and since a kitten should not be | | | | If you do not have a yard, then think about one of |
| allowed outside until they are six months old, they will | | | | the activity centres for cats. They need not take up |
| need toys to play with. These need not be | | | | too much room, and yet your cat will have |
| expensive, in fact my cat seems to prefer toys that | | | | somewhere to scratch, climb and rest. |
| I have made myself. | | | | |