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In reply to the discussion: I thinking about adopting a cat [View all]

pazzyanne

(6,552 posts)
10. I've had cats my whole life and would find it difficult to live without one or two.
Fri Feb 23, 2018, 08:06 AM
Feb 2018

My most recent cats are a pair of littermates and they are the most entertaining and affectionate cats I've had. Of course I did get them when they were about a week old and had lost their mother. I have fostered kittens in the past and these two stayed after a pretty intensive work period of about 2 months. For the most part cats are pretty independent, but the comments listed above give great instruction for someone new the feline world. I also have two feral cats who visit me from October to April. They are fed and checked to make sure they are staying as healthy as possible but they barely accept my presence, so they remain outdoor cats. My babies are indoor only and love to visit with the outdoor cats through the full length glass door in my laundry room. You are about to enter a wonderful world. Have fun with your new adoptee.

Yes! Adopting older cats is a great way to start. bettyellen Feb 2018 #1
We adopted a cat in September and are very happy with her. Sophia4 Feb 2018 #2
i keep my babies inside. always get a pair. then i discovered 3. pansypoo53219 Feb 2018 #5
Purina is what I now have. Thanks for the tip. Sophia4 Feb 2018 #16
Opinions on cat food vary, like all opinions, but it's safe to say don't get the cheapest stuff in.. TreasonousBastard Feb 2018 #3
Inked you get a Cornish Rex or Sphinx, who will smother you w love and bettyellen Feb 2018 #15
We got our cat from the Humane Society, and were told two things: Sophia4 Feb 2018 #17
I don't know why they told you she should be an only cat. Perhaps... TreasonousBastard Feb 2018 #18
I've had cats for years and currently have 3 Phoenix61 Feb 2018 #4
Links for things for your cat(s) 🐱 Duppers Feb 2018 #6
If you adopt they usually spay/nueter for a huge discount HopeAgain Feb 2018 #7
I would be a crazy cat lady Freddie Feb 2018 #8
2 cats can be tricky like people some just don't get along dembotoz Feb 2018 #9
I've had cats my whole life and would find it difficult to live without one or two. pazzyanne Feb 2018 #10
We've had cats for years. I have a few suggestions. Nitram Feb 2018 #11
I like and agree with all of your points. ginnyinWI Feb 2018 #12
My cat will only eat dry food except for TUNA! Fla Dem Feb 2018 #13
Yes shenmue Feb 2018 #14
A few things crazycatlady Feb 2018 #19
Why have you not responded to any great posts? angstlessk Feb 2018 #20
It can't. It's been removed from DU. Phentex Feb 2018 #21
Poster's been banned from DU. Fla Dem Feb 2018 #22
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