Before you adopt...
The decision to adopt a cat or kitten should not be taken lightly, so think carefully and thoroughly before impulsively bringing home an irresistibly cute kitten that won your heart at first glance. If you want you and your cat to have a long and happy future together, there are a number of factors you need to think about before you bring it into your home. Cats are beginning to live longer – often living up to 20 years – a period during which you must be prepared to act as a responsible owner. Before you adopt a cat, think about a few important questions.
What do you need to consider?
For starters, you need to make sure that you can afford to keep a cat, that your home is safe for a cat, that you will have patience when your cat gets to know your home, your family members, or other pets. You need to provide basic things for your cat, from food and water bowls, litter boxes, a hairbrush to bedding and toys. You also need to be prepared for emergencies, as when your cat gets sick, you may need to have an emergency visit to the veterinarian. If you are sure you are ready, then consider going to a nearby shelter to find your perfect cat.
The association for the protection of cats "Sklonište dobrote" (Eng. "Shelter of Kindness") was founded with the aim of humanely reducing the number of abandoned, abused and neglected cats and raising the citizens’ awareness.
Sklonište dobrote
"Noina Arka" (Eng. "Noah's Ark") is a non-profit association whose main activity is to help abandoned animals (cats included), and help and provide support for people who are taking care of a larger number of animals.
Noina Arka
"Udruga Mijau" (Eng. "Meow Association") is a non-profit and non-governmental association, founded in 2004 with the aim of helping all types of animals, especially cats, which most associations do not help.
Udruga Mijau
The association "Sedma od Devet" (Eng. "Seventh of Nine") takes care of abandoned, neglected and abused animals, mostly dogs and cats, and raises public awareness.
Sedma od Devet
The shelter for neglected animals of the City of Zagreb "Dumovec" (Eng. "Dumovec") takes care of abandoned dogs, cats, but also other species such as birds, which roam in public areas.
Dumovec
The association "Šibenske šape" (Eng. "Paws of Šibenik") consists of several volunteers who are trying to help abandoned and lost animals in the area of Šibenik and its surroundings.