If you're thinking about getting a kitten or young cat, the first thing you need to do is make sure you source your new pet from a reputable and well established breeder or responsible private seller. This will guarantee the kittens have been well bred and cared for. It also reduces the chances of them having any of those nasty infectious diseases that often prove fatal. Whether you choose to get a male or female cat, unless you intend on breeding from them, the next step is to organise for them to be spayed or neutered as soon as they are old enough.