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Adopting another cat
Now that we're down to one cat again, I thought it might be good to
adopt another cat or kitten. I find myself going more toward a young cat as opposed to a kitten because I know most people adopt kittens first. I'm trying to convince the SO that going with a cat between 1-4 years old isn't such a bad thing. First of all, they've had all their shots, have been spayed/neutered and their personalities are pretty much fixed at that point. Not to mention the fact that you're probably sparing the cat an early death. Of course if we adopt another cat it'll be the traditional way. Surfing petfinder.com is one thing, but going and meeting the cats is the best way. Friendly cats are the ones trying to jump out of the cage. That's how Cosimo came into our lives. |
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I think your idea is fine. Visit a shelter and meet the cats there. The
introduction is a very important part of the process (done slowly, separate the two and increase contact gradually). Gail "T" wrote in message . .. Now that we're down to one cat again, I thought it might be good to adopt another cat or kitten. I find myself going more toward a young cat as opposed to a kitten because I know most people adopt kittens first. I'm trying to convince the SO that going with a cat between 1-4 years old isn't such a bad thing. First of all, they've had all their shots, have been spayed/neutered and their personalities are pretty much fixed at that point. Not to mention the fact that you're probably sparing the cat an early death. Of course if we adopt another cat it'll be the traditional way. Surfing petfinder.com is one thing, but going and meeting the cats is the best way. Friendly cats are the ones trying to jump out of the cage. That's how Cosimo came into our lives. |
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Of course if we adopt another cat it'll be the traditional way. Surfing petfinder.com is one thing, but going and meeting the cats is the best way. Friendly cats are the ones trying to jump out of the cage. That's how Cosimo came into our lives. Having a vacancy in my home and in my heart, I drove to the local shelter to interview candidates. As I walked across the parking lot, I saw another visitor push open the door as he exited the building. A gray cat ran out of the open door and headed into the shrubs. I chased after ... he gave up rather quickly. I scooped him up, handed him over to a staffer in hot pursuit. I recall thinking that this was a really nice cat. He wasn't wearing a collar, so apparently he had just arrived and wasn't up for adoption. I went inside, saw a lot of nice cats, but not THE ONE. It always takes me a couple of visits: this is an important decision. I went home catless that day, returned two weeks later. Well, guess who was now up for adoption? That gray escape-cat! I swung open the cage door to give him a scratch behind the ear ... and in an instant he leapt onto my shoulder and started nuzzling my ear. Who can resist a good ear nuzzle?? I adopted him on this our second meeting. Clawde hasn't tried to escape from his new home even once! Roby |
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After our 20 year + kitty passed away a couple of years ago, I thought
I wanted a kitten like I always have had and raise them from the start. So I went to the local cat shelter and looked and went back and looked - and this went on for a few weeks. One day I went and a new adult was in a cage and came right over to the door and said "hello". Well I was quite smitten with him, but thought - no I want a kitten - he is too big! So, I went home and he was all I thought about for two days until the shelter opened again. I went in and looked in his cage and - HE WAS GONE! My heart skipped a beat! Then, there he was - they were cleaning cages and he was on a shelf - looking like he really didn't belong there. He saw me too and it was love....................... He is the best kitty I have ever had and I have had some wonderful kitties! He is so appreciateive and loving. Now he is a Maine Coon, so that may be part of it. But he was 3 years old when we got him and he is purrrrrrrfect! Good luck - wishing you a great adoption! Roby wrote: T wrote: Of course if we adopt another cat it'll be the traditional way. Surfing petfinder.com is one thing, but going and meeting the cats is the best way. Friendly cats are the ones trying to jump out of the cage. That's how Cosimo came into our lives. Having a vacancy in my home and in my heart, I drove to the local shelter to interview candidates. As I walked across the parking lot, I saw another visitor push open the door as he exited the building. A gray cat ran out of the open door and headed into the shrubs. I chased after ... he gave up rather quickly. I scooped him up, handed him over to a staffer in hot pursuit. I recall thinking that this was a really nice cat. He wasn't wearing a collar, so apparently he had just arrived and wasn't up for adoption. I went inside, saw a lot of nice cats, but not THE ONE. It always takes me a couple of visits: this is an important decision. I went home catless that day, returned two weeks later. Well, guess who was now up for adoption? That gray escape-cat! I swung open the cage door to give him a scratch behind the ear ... and in an instant he leapt onto my shoulder and started nuzzling my ear. Who can resist a good ear nuzzle?? I adopted him on this our second meeting. Clawde hasn't tried to escape from his new home even once! Roby |
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Hugs to you for adopting him!!
"Buddy's Mom" wrote in message ups.com... After our 20 year + kitty passed away a couple of years ago, I thought I wanted a kitten like I always have had and raise them from the start. So I went to the local cat shelter and looked and went back and looked - and this went on for a few weeks. One day I went and a new adult was in a cage and came right over to the door and said "hello". Well I was quite smitten with him, but thought - no I want a kitten - he is too big! So, I went home and he was all I thought about for two days until the shelter opened again. I went in and looked in his cage and - HE WAS GONE! My heart skipped a beat! Then, there he was - they were cleaning cages and he was on a shelf - looking like he really didn't belong there. He saw me too and it was love....................... He is the best kitty I have ever had and I have had some wonderful kitties! He is so appreciateive and loving. Now he is a Maine Coon, so that may be part of it. But he was 3 years old when we got him and he is purrrrrrrfect! Good luck - wishing you a great adoption! Roby wrote: T wrote: Of course if we adopt another cat it'll be the traditional way. Surfing petfinder.com is one thing, but going and meeting the cats is the best way. Friendly cats are the ones trying to jump out of the cage. That's how Cosimo came into our lives. Having a vacancy in my home and in my heart, I drove to the local shelter to interview candidates. As I walked across the parking lot, I saw another visitor push open the door as he exited the building. A gray cat ran out of the open door and headed into the shrubs. I chased after ... he gave up rather quickly. I scooped him up, handed him over to a staffer in hot pursuit. I recall thinking that this was a really nice cat. He wasn't wearing a collar, so apparently he had just arrived and wasn't up for adoption. I went inside, saw a lot of nice cats, but not THE ONE. It always takes me a couple of visits: this is an important decision. I went home catless that day, returned two weeks later. Well, guess who was now up for adoption? That gray escape-cat! I swung open the cage door to give him a scratch behind the ear ... and in an instant he leapt onto my shoulder and started nuzzling my ear. Who can resist a good ear nuzzle?? I adopted him on this our second meeting. Clawde hasn't tried to escape from his new home even once! Roby |
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on Fri, 17 Nov 2006 01:35:30 GMT, "Buddy's Mom"
wrote: These stories are absolutely beautiful! After our 20 year + kitty passed away a couple of years ago, I thought I wanted a kitten like I always have had and raise them from the start. So I went to the local cat shelter and looked and went back and looked - and this went on for a few weeks. One day I went and a new adult was in a cage and came right over to the door and said "hello". Well I was quite smitten with him, but thought - no I want a kitten - he is too big! So, I went home and he was all I thought about for two days until the shelter opened again. I went in and looked in his cage and - HE WAS GONE! My heart skipped a beat! Then, there he was - they were cleaning cages and he was on a shelf - looking like he really didn't belong there. He saw me too and it was love....................... He is the best kitty I have ever had and I have had some wonderful kitties! He is so appreciateive and loving. Now he is a Maine Coon, so that may be part of it. But he was 3 years old when we got him and he is purrrrrrrfect! Good luck - wishing you a great adoption! Roby wrote: T wrote: Of course if we adopt another cat it'll be the traditional way. Surfing petfinder.com is one thing, but going and meeting the cats is the best way. Friendly cats are the ones trying to jump out of the cage. That's how Cosimo came into our lives. Having a vacancy in my home and in my heart, I drove to the local shelter to interview candidates. As I walked across the parking lot, I saw another visitor push open the door as he exited the building. A gray cat ran out of the open door and headed into the shrubs. I chased after ... he gave up rather quickly. I scooped him up, handed him over to a staffer in hot pursuit. I recall thinking that this was a really nice cat. He wasn't wearing a collar, so apparently he had just arrived and wasn't up for adoption. I went inside, saw a lot of nice cats, but not THE ONE. It always takes me a couple of visits: this is an important decision. I went home catless that day, returned two weeks later. Well, guess who was now up for adoption? That gray escape-cat! I swung open the cage door to give him a scratch behind the ear ... and in an instant he leapt onto my shoulder and started nuzzling my ear. Who can resist a good ear nuzzle?? I adopted him on this our second meeting. Clawde hasn't tried to escape from his new home even once! Roby -- Lynne "Every once in a while, the tables are turned and we get to share our lives with an animal who takes care of their human." - Tara, rpdb |
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In article , roby@no-
address.net says... T wrote: Of course if we adopt another cat it'll be the traditional way. Surfing petfinder.com is one thing, but going and meeting the cats is the best way. Friendly cats are the ones trying to jump out of the cage. That's how Cosimo came into our lives. Having a vacancy in my home and in my heart, I drove to the local shelter to interview candidates. As I walked across the parking lot, I saw another visitor push open the door as he exited the building. A gray cat ran out of the open door and headed into the shrubs. I chased after ... he gave up rather quickly. I scooped him up, handed him over to a staffer in hot pursuit. I recall thinking that this was a really nice cat. He wasn't wearing a collar, so apparently he had just arrived and wasn't up for adoption. I went inside, saw a lot of nice cats, but not THE ONE. It always takes me a couple of visits: this is an important decision. I went home catless that day, returned two weeks later. Well, guess who was now up for adoption? That gray escape-cat! I swung open the cage door to give him a scratch behind the ear ... and in an instant he leapt onto my shoulder and started nuzzling my ear. Who can resist a good ear nuzzle?? I adopted him on this our second meeting. Clawde hasn't tried to escape from his new home even once! Roby See, that's exactly why I'm keeping an open mind regarding older cats. |
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"Roby" wrote in message ... T wrote: Of course if we adopt another cat it'll be the traditional way. Surfing petfinder.com is one thing, but going and meeting the cats is the best way. Friendly cats are the ones trying to jump out of the cage. That's how Cosimo came into our lives. Having a vacancy in my home and in my heart, I drove to the local shelter to interview candidates. As I walked across the parking lot, I saw another visitor push open the door as he exited the building. A gray cat ran out of the open door and headed into the shrubs. I chased after ... he gave up rather quickly. I scooped him up, handed him over to a staffer in hot pursuit. I recall thinking that this was a really nice cat. He wasn't wearing a collar, so apparently he had just arrived and wasn't up for adoption. I went inside, saw a lot of nice cats, but not THE ONE. It always takes me a couple of visits: this is an important decision. I went home catless that day, returned two weeks later. Well, guess who was now up for adoption? That gray escape-cat! I swung open the cage door to give him a scratch behind the ear ... and in an instant he leapt onto my shoulder and started nuzzling my ear. Who can resist a good ear nuzzle?? I adopted him on this our second meeting. Clawde hasn't tried to escape from his new home even once! Roby Awwww.....what a beautiful love story |
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"T" wrote in message . .. Now that we're down to one cat again, I thought it might be good to adopt another cat or kitten. I find myself going more toward a young cat as opposed to a kitten because I know most people adopt kittens first. I'm trying to convince the SO that going with a cat between 1-4 years old isn't such a bad thing. First of all, they've had all their shots, have been spayed/neutered and their personalities are pretty much fixed at that point. Not to mention the fact that you're probably sparing the cat an early death. Of course if we adopt another cat it'll be the traditional way. Surfing petfinder.com is one thing, but going and meeting the cats is the best way. Friendly cats are the ones trying to jump out of the cage. That's how Cosimo came into our lives. I think it is a wonderful decision to adopt an adult cat. As you said, it is much harder to place them so you will probably be saving another life. Holly was 6 months old when I adopted her, and Duffy was estimated to be between 3 and 5 years old. They are both fantastic cats, and I can't imagine two better companions. Do be sure to take a very slow, cautious approach with the introduction (regardless of age). One of the biggest mistakes many people make is to simply "toss them together" and expect the cats to "work it out for themselves." This sometimes works, but it is often a recipe for disaster. Slow and careful should be the approach! Good luck., and thank you for adopting an adult cat. MaryL Photos of Duffy and Holly: 'o' Duffy: http://tinyurl.com/cslwf Holly: http://tinyurl.com/9t68o Duffy and Holly together: http://tinyurl.com/8b47e |
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