Be extremely cautious of adverts in newspapers, on social media, or clasified adverts on websites such as Gumtree, and Facebook Marketplace.
Unless it’s a well known and reputable rescue charity, it’s important that you see any kitten you’re thinking about getting with their parents, in their home environment, so you know they’ve both been well cared for.
This lets you see what their parents are like, and check the health of the mother and ensure she is up to date with routine vaccinations, worming, etc. You can also check their living environment is hygienic and has allowed your kitten to get used to normal household life.
Never meet anyone outside their home environment to purchase a kitten or cat.