How to Know if You Are Ready for a Cat

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Initiate a conversation with everyone who you live with.. Listen to everyone's concerns.. Avoid getting a cat if someone objects.

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Initiate a conversation with everyone who you live with.

Step 1

Initiate a conversation with everyone who you live with.

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Listen to everyone's concerns.

Step 2

Listen to everyone's concerns.

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Avoid getting a cat if someone objects.

Step 3

Avoid getting a cat if someone objects.

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Be prepared to pay for upfront costs.

Step 4

Be prepared to pay for upfront costs.

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Make sure you can pay for recurring costs.

Step 5

Make sure you can pay for recurring costs.

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Verify you have space.

Step 6

Verify you have space.

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Make sure other pets will accept a new cat.

Step 7

Make sure other pets will accept a new cat.

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Commit yourself to the cat's life.

Step 8

Commit yourself to the cat's life.

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Make sure you have time.

Step 9

Make sure you have time.

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Determine if you can be a cat caretaker.

Step 10

Determine if you can be a cat caretaker.

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Avoid getting a cat if you move frequently.

Step 11

Avoid getting a cat if you move frequently.

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