Can You Adopt a Cat If You Live Alone?
Adopting a cat when you live alone is entirely possible and rewarding. Learn how to choose the right cat, prepare your home, and navigate the adoption.
Pumpkin is a vibrant calico with a spunky personality and deep affection. This professional nap-taker and vocal critic of empty food bowls is FIV+, meaning she needs an indoor-only home as an only cat or with other FIV+ felines. She proves that a little extra health mindfulness is a small price for a lifetime of multi-colored love. Regular vet check-ups will ensure her continued well-being.
Special Needs
Requires an indoor-only home and either to be an only cat or with other FIV+ felines, due to Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV+).
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Includes vaccinations, spay/neuter, and microchip where applicable.
Adopting a cat when you live alone is entirely possible and rewarding. Learn how to choose the right cat, prepare your home, and navigate the adoption.
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