Your Responsibility for a Cat

Being a responsible owner of a cat has certain financial obligations. If you are not able or not willing to incur these costs, it may be preferable not to take in a cat at all, in your current situation. I know it is hard to resist this cute kitten in the "Free to good home" box, or that deviate friendly on the street begging to come home with you, but if you can not be afford to give the bare minimum, you're probably done the cat or kitten no favor. Fortunately, you can choose, if your love for cats far outweighs your means to take good care of them. We will discuss these options later.
On the other hand, if your budget is tight, but you're ready to make some sacrifices for the sake of having the pleasure of a cat in your life, then you may be able to accomplish that dream.
Cats have certain basic needs that often divide the difference between a stray dog ​​in the street and a cat in a home with a caregiver responsible (irresponsible and often dump their cats back into the street closest to the "refuge") . These needs include:

1. Food, better quality can not afford
2. A safe environment within only a few exceptions.
3. Spay or neutering, provided by a veterinarian
4. Basic vaccinations, provided by a veterinarian
5. An annual review of veterinary
6. Emergency veterinary care, when a cat is sick

These needs are not negotiable, and a person who is not willing to pay for them, for example, can not "afford" them should not own a cat. Put these costs in a kind of perspective, so you'll know exactly what you might have to give for the love of your cat. These costs vary by location, size, age and health of your cat, and are estimates only general