If you are considering of taking care of stray cats, or what is technically called ‘feral’ cats, then you must be aware that you have quite a responsibility ahead of you. Taking care of a homeless pet is not a responsibility that is to be taken light handed. Participating in this role is a long term process.
Stray animals like this will grow more and more attached to you every day and become very dependent upon you for their survival. If for some reason you do not foresee yourself being able to handle the responsibilities of taking care of a homeless cat for months, or even years to come, then it is best to leave it alone and call a shelter or animal rescue service.
Children and cats are made for each other. However, there are of course some rules that you should lay down with your kids so that both them and the cat can remain safe as they play and have fun together.
Children, have a tendency to hurt cats (particularly small kittens) while playing with them. Although it is not done on purpose, kids lack physical discretion and usually get out of control during play. It is very common for them to bruise or injure any small house pet, especially if left unattended.
If you own a dog then one of the first things you probably purchased at the pet store was a nice cozy warm dog bed for him to sleep in at night. And nine times out of ten, a dog will make that his permit sleeping spot. Cats on the other hand are not a sentimental about having a certain place to sleep as his designated rest area. He will pretty much sleep where he wishes.
No matter how hard you try to get them to sleep in one spot, cats will choose to sleep in a variety of areas in your home. This may be your couch, chairs, different spots on the floor, or any other place where your cat can get into and nestle up.
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