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How to Adopt a Cat

In this video, Bridget Speiser of the Washington Humane Society (WHS) describes the expectations and characteristics that should be considered when a family is planning to adopt a cat into the home. This video is designed to assist all cat-lovers – from those who have shared their home with cats before, to those who are new to cat companionship. This video series includes an overview of the basic factors to consider prior to adoption, how to decide where to adopt from, how to assess the qualities of the right cat for you and how to welcome a new cat home with you.

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Bridget Speiser: My name is Bridget Speiser. I am Program Manager with the Cat Neighborhood Partnership Program here in the Washington Humane Society in Washington D.

C. and today I am going to talk to you about how to adopt the perfect cat for you and your family.

We are going to go over a few topics. The first is going to be how to come to the decision, that you are ready to introduce the cat into your home. How to navigate the adoption process, actually selecting the perfect cat for you and your family and the fourth will be actually bringing kitty home and beginning your life together as a family.

Little more about me, I've joined the Washington Humane Society in October of 2006 and I have come from a background of Feline Veterinary Health, I was a technician in Feline Hospitals for six years and had to assist the families and the cat that they loved with, taking up their problems and increasing their overall relationships.

So, let's get started and learn how to adopt the perfect cat for you.

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