Hey there!
As you may have guessed, I'm new to the site. I recently decided to adopt a cat and have spent the last few months reading as much as possible about them. In my search for people of similar interest, I found this site.
Here's a litle about me and my situation.
I graduated from college two years ago and I now manage group homes for special-needs adults. I have lived with a roommate since, but will now be living in an apartment on my own July 1st. Thus, I figured this would be a perfect time to have a cat as a companion.
Truthfully, I've always been a dog person. But when my director decided to adopt two cats for one of the group homes, I fell in love with one of them. He's so loving and social, you can't help but give him attention. Additionally, my mother started volunteering at a shelter in Providence. After days or working with 60 or so cats, she came back with the greatest stories. I was officially hooked.
So ...
I went down to the shelter with her today to pick one out. However, I couldn't decide! There were so many frienly felines .. you just want to take them all home. It's sad seeing them locked up in cages without homes. Trust me, I'm far from the "save the world" type, but the shelter had that effect on me.
That being said, I was able to narrow my search down to three cats (all tabbey):
1) Muggs, Male, 1.5 years old
Man, he's an absolute cutie. Prideful. His coat makes him look very tiger-like. He also happens to be one of my mother's favorites. An absolute looker. He's also mellow and a bit lazy -- just my style! Still, he was extremely receptive to me. Loved to be pet. The type of cat everyone says, "He's so beautiful!" He kind of reminds me of when I was 18 - cocky, care-free, and lazy. Love it.
2) Levlis, Female, 2 years old
Beautiful. Carries herself like a princess. Grey with pink undertones. She was a bit shy at first but then very receptive. Enjoyed being pet. She has a very insightful look to her. Long, confident eye contact. A little more active than Muggs. Would shift her body to show you where she wanted to be pet.
3) Lucky, Female, 5 years old.
A bit bigger. Has a scar on her ear from a previous fight (I'm assuming). But the "flaw" is charming. Her previous owner died. Extremely relaxed and comfortable. When pet, her expression made it seems as though she was in heaven. Never moved when I interacted .. just enjoyed my touch. Came across as "wise and mature."
And there are the three!
I've always liked the idea of having a male .. just to keep the place a bachelor pad.
Haha, and with my experience with cats .. the males have always been nicer and more affectionate. For that reason, Muggs would seem like a good selection.
Still, my landlord has expressed a bit of concern about possible spraying. Muggs has been neutered .. but from what I gather, you can never really tell which cats will spray and which will not. So I had been hoping to find a perfect female.
And Revlis is adorable. Still, as mentoned above .. she has a awareness to her. Very aware of her independence. It's hard to explain. But I can picture her giving me some trouble. Typical women.
Lucky, on the other hand, would be more like furniture. Haha, just a relaxed, affectionate companion. Not as cute as the other two .. but still a cutie. Not as active as the others. Also a little less recognizable personality.
Ugh, how do I decide? I plan on going back shortly and making the difficult choice. Can anyone offer an insight or advice? If not, at least introduce yourself! I'd appreciate it.
Sincerely,
Paul
As you may have guessed, I'm new to the site. I recently decided to adopt a cat and have spent the last few months reading as much as possible about them. In my search for people of similar interest, I found this site.
Here's a litle about me and my situation.
I graduated from college two years ago and I now manage group homes for special-needs adults. I have lived with a roommate since, but will now be living in an apartment on my own July 1st. Thus, I figured this would be a perfect time to have a cat as a companion.
Truthfully, I've always been a dog person. But when my director decided to adopt two cats for one of the group homes, I fell in love with one of them. He's so loving and social, you can't help but give him attention. Additionally, my mother started volunteering at a shelter in Providence. After days or working with 60 or so cats, she came back with the greatest stories. I was officially hooked.
So ...
I went down to the shelter with her today to pick one out. However, I couldn't decide! There were so many frienly felines .. you just want to take them all home. It's sad seeing them locked up in cages without homes. Trust me, I'm far from the "save the world" type, but the shelter had that effect on me.
That being said, I was able to narrow my search down to three cats (all tabbey):
1) Muggs, Male, 1.5 years old
Man, he's an absolute cutie. Prideful. His coat makes him look very tiger-like. He also happens to be one of my mother's favorites. An absolute looker. He's also mellow and a bit lazy -- just my style! Still, he was extremely receptive to me. Loved to be pet. The type of cat everyone says, "He's so beautiful!" He kind of reminds me of when I was 18 - cocky, care-free, and lazy. Love it.
2) Levlis, Female, 2 years old
Beautiful. Carries herself like a princess. Grey with pink undertones. She was a bit shy at first but then very receptive. Enjoyed being pet. She has a very insightful look to her. Long, confident eye contact. A little more active than Muggs. Would shift her body to show you where she wanted to be pet.
3) Lucky, Female, 5 years old.
A bit bigger. Has a scar on her ear from a previous fight (I'm assuming). But the "flaw" is charming. Her previous owner died. Extremely relaxed and comfortable. When pet, her expression made it seems as though she was in heaven. Never moved when I interacted .. just enjoyed my touch. Came across as "wise and mature."
And there are the three!
I've always liked the idea of having a male .. just to keep the place a bachelor pad.
Still, my landlord has expressed a bit of concern about possible spraying. Muggs has been neutered .. but from what I gather, you can never really tell which cats will spray and which will not. So I had been hoping to find a perfect female.
And Revlis is adorable. Still, as mentoned above .. she has a awareness to her. Very aware of her independence. It's hard to explain. But I can picture her giving me some trouble. Typical women.
Lucky, on the other hand, would be more like furniture. Haha, just a relaxed, affectionate companion. Not as cute as the other two .. but still a cutie. Not as active as the others. Also a little less recognizable personality.
Ugh, how do I decide? I plan on going back shortly and making the difficult choice. Can anyone offer an insight or advice? If not, at least introduce yourself! I'd appreciate it.
Sincerely,
Paul