When it comes to adding a cat to our family, we've always followed the strategy of letting them find us - whether it's via a friend, neighbor, or local shelter. In a group of cats or kittens, there will be one that stands out by being too cute, very ugly, loudly vocal, or just irresistible, and by doing so, becomes a part of our family.
But now there's a more sophisticated way to ensure the kitty you bring home integrates within your family.
The Central California Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals has joined other shelters in the United States in putting together a personality test for cats. Called "Meet Your Match: Feline-ality", the test determines whether a cat is an outgoing "party animal" or a shyer "private investigator" type. The shelter then queries the prospective adopter for the type of cat they'd like to have in their home (lap cat, hunter) and makes the match accordingly. The good news is that with this upfront work, the return and euthanasia rates have decreased as much as 40 percent. Making it much closer to a match made in heaven...
Check out the full description of the Feline-ality program at the ASPCA.
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