Once you have weighed the pros and cons of having a cat and are determined to move on, it is vital to take and consider a series of steps before take the cat home.
First a a thorough examination of your health. Their coat should be silky and clean and free of parasites. The stomach should be soft, without lumps that could indicate the presence of worms. The ears must be clean, without excessive secretions and parasites, and the eyes, mouth and nose must appear healthy, while the anal area must be clean.
Before separating a cat from the care of its previous owner, it is sensible ask all possible questions about his health, what he likes and what he doesn't. This will make life easier once you have it in your home, as rejected food and toys can be expensive mistakes.
We must not forget bring the vaccination record and pedigree certificates, this way you will be able to know his medical history and genealogical tree. If you have pending vaccinations, you should go to the vet immediately; Failure to do so can not only cost the animal its life, it will also prevent you from being able to leave it in a residence if you have to come down suddenly. Homeowners thoroughly check that their vaccinations are up-to-date, the last thing they want is for a cat to spread disease to its other guests.
Choose carefully when to pick it up, as it would be wise be at home all day, every day, at first, so that your cat fully adapts to its new environment.
And of course before the arrival of the cat at home you have to buy all necessary equipment and toys, so that everything is at hand to help the newcomer feel very comfortable and integrated into the home as soon as possible.