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How do I adjust to life with my new 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: Enjoy, enjoy your cat. You have now negotiated the process of thinking through whether you are ready to bring a cat into your home, you have met the shelter staff and have worked successfully to make a match that's going to last forever between you and your cat. You have set up your home in a way that it's going to only enrich your relationship with cat for years to come and had a health check and got him spayed neutered and you are ready to begin building that relationship and really enjoying a full life together. So congratulations.

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