50 Of The Most Heartwarming Pics Of Happily Adopted Pets (December Edition)

“Learn all you can about cat behavior so that you understand your cat better,” the animal behaviorist suggested to anyone who’s looking to bring a feline into the family. “Take a look around your home and see what you can do to set it up for your kitty so that it’s even better (for example, creating a hiding place in every room, getting good scratching posts, making sure to scoop the litter at least once a day). And think about giving your cat positive experiences, such as play time and companionship with you.

“Ensuring your cat has the best life is not just about providing the minimum of food and water and a roof over their head, but also making sure they have plenty of positive experiences and the opportunity to do normal cat things.”

Whether it’s a cat, a dog, or any other animal you’re looking to adopt, it’s important to keep in mind that a pet is a responsibility that requires commitment; but if you’re ready for such a commitment, we can’t wait to see the picture of your lovely critter on one of our lists of adorable adopted pets of the month in the future. (As for the previous lists, you can find a couple of them here, here, and here.)