Enter the area where they are kept and sit down. Again, the friendly, curious ones will probably come up to you, and the shy, mellow ones will hang back.
[header] How to select just the right cat [title] Go to the pet store/neighbor's house, or wherever there is a litter of kittens that need adoption. [title] Ask the owner how they have been treated, and if they have any medical conditions. [step] You should get an idea of which ones are mellow, and which ones are friendly.