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If you want a pedigree kitten, such as this Birman Sealpoint, make sure you get one from a reputable breeder, and involve the whole family in your selection process.

Like most people, you may find yourself choosing your own cat, but don’t rule out the possibility that your cat will choose you. You will be walking past a pet shop or veterinary clinic and there, peering out at you, will be an adorable little cat face with pleading eyes. You have been thinking about a cat, but not too seriously. Now here is this bundle of fluff, asking you to give it a home. It will be difficult to resist.

Some stray cats have the routine worked out, too. They turn up on a doorstep, reconnoitre the premises, check out the standard of meal service, win over the human inhabitant(s) and then move in.

Although some neighbourhood cats do choose their owners in one of the above ways, most are selected following a planned and carefully considered decision on the part of their owners.

Without a care in the world – cats will leave many of life’s responsibilities up to you!