The Humane Society is open tomorrow so I’m going to go down to see about adopting a cat. I’m not sure if I’ll find one that I connect with, but we’ll see. It makes me sad to go down there. You just want to take them all.
I’m thinking about a cat but my sister said I won’t be able to bond with it unless it’s a kitten. I don’t know about that.
I’ve adopted lots of adult animals and it’s much easier.
Kittens are the worst.
Super cute, but those little claws are like death.
Then there’s the potty training.
F that.
Get a grown cat that knows how to use a littler box and won’t attack your ankles every time you walk by.
We adopted an elderly cat when I was a kid. She was the sweetest thing and we had no problem bonding with her. She absolutely ADORED my dad
You sz and your cats. Go for a dog ftw leafy!
Haha j/k. I prefer dogs but maybe a cat is the right choice for you. They are lower maintenance when they are older I suppose. Dogs seem more personable most of the time though IMO.
I generally only adopt the older kitties that others pass over. I also take on the more challenging rescues. It’s tough with oldsters because you lose them sooner, but I do what I can to make their last years their best.
I got a cat that was about 8 months old. I got it from a Petco program where people fostered cats and then Petco gave or sold them to customers or whoever wanted a cat. My sisters took me to Petco for my birthday and I picked out Milo. The beauty of getting a cat that age was his traits were pretty clear by that age but I could still enjoy having a young cat. He was friendly and affectionate, litter box trained and healthy. His personality was mostly formed and I think his best trait was he was not scared of people.
I can’t stand cats who are scared of people and will bolt under the couch or a chair when you enter the room. My ex-brother-in-laws cats were both like that. Any time I (or anybody) entered the room they would scatter and hide. My sisters cat is a little like that too. She will come up to you after awhile if she knows you but the first two years she was always running from me every time I tried to pet her. What’s the point of having a cat if it’s not going to sit in your lap and let you pet it?
My cat would calmly sit with his front legs crossed when I came home from work to the studio. He had the whole apartment to himself but when I was on the computer or eating dinner he would come right up and lay down near me. He loved being around me. And when I had visitors he was calm and friendly around most of them. That’s what I loved about him. But yeah, he still was young enough to be cute and have youthful energy but when I got him I knew what I was getting.
I’d stay away from kittens. There are plenty of adult cats that need a good slave and you’ll know when you see him or her.
Kudos to you for adopting a shelter cat.
Made me giggle.
Why the hate for males? I have 2 male cats and they’re both super loving.
Second, declawing is cruel. It’s the equivalent of someone chopping off the tips of your fingers. Research it. It’s really, really cruel.
Vets in the uk flat out refuse to declaw
Declawing is considered animal abuse where i live. No decent vet will perform that operation. Plus it leads to a whole host of other issues for the cats.
I preferolder animals also, because you don’thave to train them. You can just be their companion.
Hmm. . .
What Does One Need For Requirement In Order To Adopt A Pet?.
As ‘The Beatles’ Say, ‘All You Need Is Love’!.
Awe so cool @Leaf. I’d love to adopt another cat but just not in my current future with dad. He’s such a downer and doesn’t want another. Very exciting and hope you find a good companion.
Same here. I clip kitty’s toenails to keep them manageable. She’s used to it. She’s an indoor only kitty so she has less need of them.
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