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� e vast majority of people who decide to adopt a cat choose kittens. Kittens are so cute - they’re irresist-ible. Many people like the idea of watching their pet grow and they feel that by adopting kittens, they’re starting out with a “clean slate.”

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energy. Expect your kittens to spend their nights scal-ing your drapes and run-ning up and down the stairs and across the countertops. Rarely will a young kitten sleep at the foot of your bed.

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a small kitten, which might bite or scratch if it’s fright-ened. � e right adult cat, on the other hand, is more likely to tolerate children and less likely to be injured.

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redmond-reporter.com The benefits of adopting an adult cat

If you have a quiet lifestyle, work outside the home, or have children under six, consider adopting an adult cat or cats. Courtesy photo