Oh and you will need to up your cleaning rota. Fur gets everywhere, and some cats kick litter astonishing distances. âBuy a lint rollerâ says the Goth who had a white cat.
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tone212_@aussie.zone âš11â© âšmonthsâ© ago
A friend of a friend has a cat up for adoption, itâs pretty cute. Iâm being pushed into going to meet this cat so that I fall in love with it and adopt, which will probably happen if I go. This cat and stuff for the cat will be my birthday present from a group of friends.
Iâve wanted a pet for ages but never bit the bullet. Not sure whatâs holding me back, itâs just never felt like the ârightâ time but Iâm not sure if there is a right time. What to do?
Catfish@aussie.zone âš11â© âšmonthsâ© ago
Bottom_racer@aussie.zone âš11â© âšmonthsâ© ago
Donât currently have a kitty but Iâd say it depends on the breed and personality (and age) of the cat.
My last Abyssinian was very low maintenance. She was the sweetest kitty. but my old bengal just wouldnât stfu from 5am->10pm. my old british blue really didnât do much except for getting its head stuck in the gravy jug all the time.
I think in general itâs safe to say theyâre much less maintenance than dogs.
Catfish@aussie.zone âš11â© âšmonthsâ© ago
Just goes to show. Abbys are one Iâd usually consider highly active. Got a gravy jug pic?
Catfish@aussie.zone âš11â© âšmonthsâ© ago
Cats can be very very different. One of my current pair is instant best friends with everybody, the other growls when he hears the front gate. Some are very fussy about food, some demand a very specific type of litter. They can be expensive, my last big vet emergency cost 4 grand.
How old is this cat, and is it a specific breed? Some types are extremely active and require much entertainment or they get bored and destructive.
I donât find the tinfoil thing to work.
tone212_@aussie.zone âš11â© âšmonthsâ© ago
Itâs a tabby kitten, about 3 or 4 months old I think. Maybe I should ask more questions about its personality to get an idea of how high maintenance it is? All Iâve got so far is that itâs super affectionate and loving. Aww.
Catfish@aussie.zone âš11â© âšmonthsâ© ago
Ah, very much still a kitten then. Youâll get to enjoy some of the batshit crazies and they should be very trainable Re sleeping on beds, getting on benches etc. Then will come the teenage bit where they appear to be constructed entirely out of legs and ears.
Have funđș
StudChud@aussie.zone âš11â© âšmonthsâ© ago
Aw post pics when you see the cat, love to see it too!
Depends on the cat really, the younger the more hyper, but not heaps like a dog (some dogs). I grew up with a crazy cat lady for a mum, every stray sheâd adopt. Theyâre easy to take care of imo, they will come to you when they want attention. You could splurge on toys (or in this case will be gifted from friends lol), but most cats are happy with a few wine corks (they roll randomly), and some boxes. Our cat loves it when we get new boxes from a grocery shop, or even a case of beers box lol. Some cats like bells and others hate them, mine just doesnât care about bells. Play with them with some string and something soft, small, and a bit weighty on the end, and theyâll love you forever.
It may take some time for the cat to warm up to you and trust you, so patience is key. I wouldnât expect them to start sleeping on your lap immediately though it isnât unheard of. You may need to learn how they communicate too, as itâs mostly tail and ear gestures, but youâll learn your cats quirks quickly.
I recommend Jackson Galaxy on YouTube for how to read your cats mood. Heâs amazing, and really helped my "not-a-cat-personâ partner to understand what our puss is thinking or feeling.
One thing: tin/aluminium foil will always, 100% freak a cat out and make them scram lol. If your new cat starts jumping on tables or counters, lay down some foil (look it up on YouTube, pretty funny vids out there) and theyâll stop quicksmart.
Thereâs so much more, but most of the fun is from learning with your new furry family member!
Gibsonisafluffybutt@aussie.zone âš11â© âšmonthsâ© ago
I adopted mine about 3 years ago when she was a kitten. Sheâs a tabby as well.
When theyâre young, they are very playful and honestly, theyâll make you laugh day in, day out with their antics.
Once she grew up a bit, she slowed down a bit. We still play every day if I can, and she gets a brush every night which stops the fur getting everywhere.
She eats a variety of raw and wet canned food and has access to dry food all day. Also treats every night.
Iâve grown quite fond of Gibson, and honestly canât imagine what my life would have been like the last few years without her.
They bring a lot of magic and warmth to your life, especially if you live alone.
Make sure you get them spayed/neutered when possible otherwise you will have to deal with a lot of bullshit!
Below photo I opened the bag door because I know she likes digging around in there.
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