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    7 Things to Consider Before Getting a Kitten

    By | Pets – Tue, Dec 11, 2012 12:56 PM EST

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    Cats can live a long time, especially when they reside indoors for most of their life. My cats are going on 17 years old and are still in great health -- I ... more 
    Photo by: Energetic Spirit/Flickr
    Lifespan
    Cats can live a long time, especially when they reside indoors for most of their life. My cats are going on 17 years old and are still in great health -- I imagine they will still be around for a few years. Think about that time commitment!
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    When I was a little girl, I always dreamed of finding a kitten with a gorgeous bow on its head waiting for me under the tree Christmas morning. When I finally got the cat I wanted, I was elated. But I also began to realize there's a lot of thought that needs to take place before adding a feline to a family. If your kids have the same Christmas wish I did when I was a little girl, don't rush to the pet store just yet! Click through for 7 things to consider before getting a kitten! - By Devan McGuinness



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