Cats & Kittens

Kittens

This page is part of our cats & kittens guides. The most useful place to land is the full cats & kittens guide below, where the practical, plain-spoken help lives.

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Both kittens and adult cats make wonderful companions, and the right choice depends on your patience and schedule. Kittens are playful but need supervision and training; adult cats often arrive litter-trained, calmer, and with a known personality. Whichever you choose, a quiet introduction to one room first helps a new cat feel safe.

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