Adopting a cat or kitten is a joyful experience, and if you’re like me, you would take them all home if you could. With so many adorable cats and kittens just waiting for a home, how do you choose the right cat for you and your family?

A phone call I get quite a lot in my practice is about cats who tear up the house, and/or who won’t settle down at night: “My cat is ripping my house apart; he freaks out every day while I am at work.” “My cat won’t let me sleep, she jumps all over me when I go to bed and...