Have 10 a.m. appt. to pick out our cat on Thursday!!!!

I am so excited!!! I hope my husband and I can agree on one together. Maybe if we each fall in love with a different one, we can get two. heehee Wish me luck!!! I will update and hopefully get a picture up after we get our new furbaby.

You can do what we did for our dog. Make a list of the qualities you want in the cat first. Like color, male/female, short/long hair, younger (kitten)/older., purebred or purebred looking, etc.

That way you can eliminate those you know you don't want. For example, when we picked out our dog we had a list of:

Shorthair
Light or white color
Female, preferably spayed
Medium - no more then about 60-65 lbs
Lab or lab x
House trained/obedienced trained

Keno fit the bill almost 100% - she was not spayed at the time, but we paid for that.

For cats, I would chose short over long hair - I don't have the patience/time to groom a longhair cat every day . So if I was looking for a cat, I'd pass up the longhairs and move to the next. I also like calicos and red or brown tabbies over some of the other colors. Again, if it was not on my list as "ideal" - I'd keep looking.

If you don't have a list made up of the basics you both want in a cat, you'll have a tougher time picking one out and EVERY cat will be "cute/adorable".... Good luck in picking the right cat for your family

I agree with the above, but be prepared to fall in LOVE with one or two, for no other reason than emotion. Perhaps its the quiet one, or the one who climbs up you arm (that's what did it for my hubby and the first kitten we adopted), or hte one who rubs up against you and looks at you as if it really is connecting etc. Also, think about getting 2--especially if you work or are not at home for long periods of the day.

what a wonderful time for you both. I am looking forward to hearing what two cats you come back with

Yes, I think Hissy's right. Good luck with your new kittenS!!!!

Have fun!