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If you're anything like I was before I adopted a cat, you know three things: you loves cats, you want a cat, and you don't know the first thing about taking care of them. That shouldn't stop you from adopting a cat, not if you want to give it love and cuddles and the best life it can have.

Of course, you can always go on the internet and look for information about raising cats, that's what I did, but the information is scattered, and it can be hard to filter through what you really need to know and what you don't. Thankfully, carnegiemuseumnaturalhistory on tumblr decided to collect all the information that you need and put it in one place, creating the ultimate guide to cat adoption that will answer most, if not all, of your questions and make the process of getting a cat a much less scary one.

We absolutely adore our pets, no matter what crazy shenanigans they may get into or how often they keep us awake at night. The alternative to living a life without a pet just sounds so... lonely. If you're a pet owner, you'd want the absolute best for your best friend because you love them. Well. here are some really helpful tips that may just take you from being a good pet owner to being a great pet owner. 

When it comes to animals, vets have quite a difficult job. To be a vet you must love animals, yet you often sick animals and sometimes, even have to help them cross over the rainbow bridge. It's definitely no easy task and we can't help but admire their strength.

Thanks to Redditor, u/mrktx21, a question to the Reddit community about what veterinarians wish people knew and understood about their pets has gone viral, and within the thread is a lot of valuable and excellent information. 

Every cat owner knows that cats food - the morning wake up screaming is iconic at this point. But some cats have the tendency to get too enthusiastic. My cat will sometimes eat so fast, she'll throw up almost immediately, and that's always awful to see. So, you have to do your best to take care of them and make sure that they don't end up hurting themselves with their overenthusiasm. 

Thanks to this informative and also funny tumblr thread, you're about to learn some ways to help your kitty calm down. It's advice for everyone - whether you have money to buy these things or you want DIY ideas. So, thank you tumblr, for allowing us to laugh and learn at the same time. 

If you're a cat lover like us, you have a soft spot in your heart not just for house cats but also for big cats. You'd pet them if you could, and you know it. And you wish you could spend more time around big cats like that and get to know them better, learn about each of them - what makes them special and different and what their personalities are like. 

Well, say thank you to tumblr user carnegiemuseumnaturalhistory for deciding to share their big cat knowledge with us and teaching us - unlucky big cat lovers who can't spend time with big cats - about what makes wild cats unique. Reading this has both educated us and made us want to cuddle a snow leopard even more. 

Time to learn and laugh at the time time, because when twitter decides to teach you something about dogs, it is bound to be funny. A desperate plea for information about dachshunds from a very confused dog owner went viral, and people replied in the masses, sharing stories about not only their experiences with meeting dachshunds and raising dachshunds but also actual information that'll teach you why these small pooches behave the way they do. 

This is the perfect thread for all of us confused dog lovers out there that want to learn but have no patience for it, because with funny viral tweets like these, you will not be able to stop reading even if you wanted to. So, enjoy, and next time you'll walk past a dachshund, at least you'll know why it's attempting to kill you.

Adopting pets is never easy. Even the most knowledgeable people have things that they will learn about each and every pet that they have. But, most people who are adopting for the first time don't even have the most basic knowledge, especially when it comes to animals that are slightly less common than dogs and cats. 

If you are interested in adopting a rabbit, today, you are in luck! Tumblr user tom-hanks-is-bae has come to the rescue. They had to learn through experience and trial and error exactly how much it takes to properly take care of a rabbit, and they've decided to share what they've learned with everyone else. From how to choose a rabbit in the first place to what kind of food and cages are good for them, this is your ultimate guide to rabbits from a rabbit lover like you. 

There are all kinds of important Twitter accounts out there! For example, there are the wholesome 'Thoughts of Dog,' and 'We Rate Dogs,' but what about cats? 

Twitter account, 'Is there a cat in this movie?' is providing the public with very valuable information. Do you ever stop and wonder if a cat is within a movie or not? This account provides the answer, and a word to the wise, if a cat is featured within a horror movie, purrhaps it's best to stay away from that particular film. 

This Twitter account is very important indeed, if we're ever on the fence about seeing a film and then find out a cat will appear at some point, consider us sold! Thank you. 'Is there a cat in this movie?' for providing the public with such a valuable service, we are forever in your debt! 

Declawing a cat is something awful. Taking away something that is natural to then, that is so necessary for their wellbeing is something that we should avoid as much as possible. Yet, we do understand the struggle of some cat owners with cats that are more feisty than most who always, always scratch their furniture. 

Still, there are other options available for preventing your cat from destroying your furniture outside of declawing them, and this twitter thread by @KikiDoodleTweet that is going viral gives you all of the alternatives- with videos to to support their statements and links to items that you can purchase. 

So, read this thread, get informed, and forward it to anyone who needs to read it as well. 

Elephants may just be the most incredible animals on Earth. Not only are they intelligent, but they have such a range for emotional capacity. 

They can feel, they express their happiness or their sadness. They are social creatures, like us. If a baby elephant cries, the herd will come to comfort the baby by caressing it with their trunks. 

Elephants are not only deep-feeling animals, they are the only species on Earth with their unique characteristics, not a single other animal shares a similar physique. 

And here's another wild fact for you -- elephants purr just like cats! Sure they communicate though trumpet sounds and such, but they also produce rumbles so low that the human ears don't pick up on it. 

There are just so many reasons why elephants are amazing but for now, we'll let you dive into some awesome facts about them! 

"Everybody wants to be a cat. Because a cat's the only cat. Who knows where it's at" - Aristocats

So you want to be a cat huh? 

Do you think you have what it takes? Can you nap for 12 hours straight? Can you wake up for the 3 am zoomies and purr when tuna is served? What about hiding from your hooman, and only you choose when to get affection? Do you think you have what it takes to use your cuteness to your advantage, and to never EVER feel guilty for anything you do? 

Well, then... it seems you might just ready! 

Follow our very helpful guide and you'll be a masterful cat in no time! 

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