Hi, cat trauma...

"Wingnut" wrote in message
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"Gandalf" wrote in message
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On Fri, 13 Feb 2009 12:12:03 -0800 (PST), "
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Hi, i'm new to the group and pretty cat crazy (well i'm pretty much
crazy over anything small cute and cuddly).
Last summer my cat just disappeared. She was indoor all day and every
night she would go outside. She had all of her claws and was the
dominant cat in the neighborhood. She was a very good hunter and
never went very far. We used to call her our cat-dog because she
would walk with us whenever we walked the dogs - she would even go to
7-11 with us and wait outside while we bought our stuff... Anyways
she was the sweetest, most affectionate cat I have EVER had. I don't
know what happened to her but she must be gone for good and I think I
am almost ready to get another one.
How do I find a kitten that will end up being that affectionate and
sweet - I didn't choose my other cat (really) I rescued her... I'm
looking for advice on what traits to look for in a kitten so I have
the personality i'm looking for. Is it possible????

You could try looking on petfinder.org, and look for a cat or kitten who
is being fostered. You can talk to (or at least E-mail) the person who
is fostering a cat or kitten you are interested in, and ask about the
kitty's personality.

It's hard to really get to know a cat who has been kept in a cage; in
just a visit. They are traumatized, and their 'real' personality may
not show, until they have been in your home for some time.

In my area, most of the pet food stores hold adoption days, and,
depending on the organization, many of the cats may be in foster homes.

Look in the want ads on a Friday or Saturday, and call the organization,
and ask if the cats are in foster homes.

When I volunteered with a private no kill shelter, about half the cats
were in foster homes, and the people fostering them would be at the
adoption events, to answer questions about the cats.

And do look at the adult cats, not just kittens: their personality is
more 'fixed', so you can find out from the foster person what to expect!

Good luck! There are SO MANY cats that need a permanent home; I'm sure
you can find a sweet cat!



This is what I will do, when the time comes.

Great advice all around, except it's petfinder.com, not .org. I got my
dog on Petfinder, and he's awesome. Both the kitties came from shelters,
and they're also incredible

Petfinder.org points to Petfinder.com. FYI.
Cat rescue groups that post pets on Petfinder will generally not adopt out
cats to people that intend to let them outside.