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I was at the Hamilton/Burlington SPCA earlier today for a visit and I fell in love with not just one cat but 2 cats and 2 dogs.
I asked that all 4 be put on hold so I can my DH with me tomorrow.

here are links these are their pages from their website

Celine 2 years

http://hbspcapets.shelterbuddy.com/a...t=3&statusID=3

Jasmine 1 year

http://hbspcapets.shelterbuddy.com/a...=14&statusID=3

Tinkle Trunk 1 year

http://hbspcapets.shelterbuddy.com/a...=22&statusID=3

Ty 3 years

http://hbspcapets.shelterbuddy.com/a...=23&statusID=3

DH has agreed to get more animals and agrees that adopting would be best. I can't wait for tomorrow.
 

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Please note Tickle Trunk is NOT suitable for a home with children....that could prove disastrous in 6 months for you. Some places not everyone will be aware of that/or the reasoning....so I wanted to be sure you were aware of her being "labeled" as such.
 
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Yes I am aware of the labeling on the site. However when I went in to see her I had my 3 year old goddaughter with me and Tinkle Trunk warmed right up to her before she did with me. I asked the volunteer at the shelter what could have happened to her with children. I was told that her previous owners had small children that used to torture her. I was also told that Tinkle Trunk is great with cats and other animals.
 
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See the thing is I fell in love with all four. And the worst part (for me anyways) is that they all get along so well.
I would really love to adopt all four as I do have lots of room for the cats and plenty of space for the dogs to run around. I just hope my DH agrees.
 

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Good luck!! They are all beautiful!!

Our old dog had ears just like Ty. Love him!
I also have a HUGE soft spot for grey cats, always have. I have always always always wanted a grey cat, and finally got one with Nora. I was going to get a grey and white cat instead of Gus who was peach/buff colored, but my mom's dog killed that kitten. I'm glad I got Gus though.
 
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OH YEAH OH YEAH


My DH has agreed to the adopting under one condition. He gets a border collie.
Our neighbors (across the road) have a litter ready to go to their forever homes. I of course said yes. But one problem with the adoption is my DH has said no to Tinkle Trunk. Only because of the her issue with children. he said it is better to be safe than sorry. And as much as I hate to admit it. I agree with him on that one. I would hate to fall completely in love with her and then when the babies arrive have to find her a new home because of her aggression with children.
 

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Sorry to throw a dampener on things, but I wouldnt look to adopt now - you have a pregnant cat, and you dont know yet if you are going to be able to let them go, and you are pregnant with triplets, I would wait a few months to see how things work out first.
 
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Snow has already given birth and we are going to keep the kittens. Sad to say that 3 out of the five kittens were found dead this morning. RIP beautiful kittens
 

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Sorry, I must have missed that thread, RIP little ones. If you are keeping both the kittens, I wouldnt look to adopt any from a shelter yet - also be careful if any of the kittens are male, as mums sometimes reject them when they get to sexual maturity, so you could have some issues in 6 months.
 
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I knew about the rejection thing. it usually happens because of how rough male kittens play. I don't about your advice though.
I really have my heart set on these little darlings.
no offense or anything. But my mind's up and my heart is already into this. Don't have the heart to turn back now. i am leaving for the shelter in an hour. i do have lots of space for all cats. And Ty will have lots of room on the farm to run around. Right now Snow is in the spare room with the kittens. As that is where she chose as her birthing room. Go figure it be on my new linens.
I had just bought new linens for the bed and had them set on the floor waiting for the old linens to be stripped and thrown in the wash. Good thing the bed hadn't been stripped yet.
 

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IT's actually nothing to do with rough playing, it is hormonal - mumcats push the males away in the wild, as cats dont care who they mate, and it is rare for male and female cats to live together, females normally stay in a group. Entirely up to you, but I just think with a mum and new babies, and pregnant yourself, you are best off waiting a few months.
 

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Originally Posted by booktigger

Sorry to throw a dampener on things, but I wouldnt look to adopt now - you have a pregnant cat, and you dont know yet if you are going to be able to let them go, and you are pregnant with triplets, I would wait a few months to see how things work out first.
Oh my!

I'm absolutely not the type to discourage adopting a homeless animal, but it sounds like you are about to have your hands totally full in the near future. To be fair to these babies, are you going to have the time to devote to all of them? Your nesting instincts are quite high right now and of course you are going to fall in love with them. Think about life in a year before you adopt all of them.
 

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If you are adopting Ty, ask where he came from the HBSPCA brings dogs up from the US, especially after hurricanes etc, and your vet may not look for some of the diseases more prone to certain areas if he thinks it is a Canadian dog
 
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I have thought about adopting for a very long time. In fact 2 years.
I have thought about life in a year. I am home day in and day out. As I plan on being a stay at home mom. I already have a farm full of over 30 animals what's a few more indoor babies. Having my own babies in a few short months is not at all going to stop me from spending time with the kitties and new dog. I have already gone through screenings at the shelter. Was just waiting to find the purrfect companion. I found 2 plus a precious dog. Finances are not at all a concern of ours. We make all our money from commercial properties we rent out on top of the income we make off the farm.
 

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I am also going to be a "wet blanket," especially where the dogs are concerned. The dogs are Jack Russell crosses, and that means they will have the "terrier mentality." TONS of energy, lots of barking. They also become bored very quickly and are have an extremely high prey drive...and love to chase/kill any small mammal--including cats. At our shelter here, the workers have to be extremely careful to make sure any Jack Russells never come close to the kittens/cats as they can be dangerous.

Also, with the triplets coming, you simply have no idea what's ahead. Likely months of bedrest prior to delivery, and then possible time going back and forth to NICU if they babies aren't ready to come home with you. You'll be recovering from surgery, will be hormonal, exhausted and then have care of preterm babies once they do get home. If you adopt all those pets right now, it has much potential for disaster, in many ways.

Good luck with your decision.

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We have already decided we are not going to be adopting Tinkle due to her inability to be around children. We do want to have Ty. I have had Jack Russells all my life and have never had a problem with them and my cats or other small animals. Another breed stereotype IMO. Also when I went to see them the first time I visited with all 4 at the same time in the "playroom" Ty already gets along great with the 2 cats. Also Snow has no problems adapting to other animals.
 

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I think that yes, you are gonna have a full house...full of fun and love.
With having a farm already i am sure you have someone helping around there so that the 'indoor' animals won't be neglected. If anything they will have quite a fulfilling life. Making friends with the farm animals and neighbors animals. Sounds like my kind of life.
Congrats on the triplets also...what a beautiful time for you.

Some people have the circumstances to have a large animal household. I think they are certainly fortunate.
 

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Originally Posted by fifi1puss

I think that yes, you are gonna have a full house...full of fun and love.
With having a farm already i am sure you have someone helping around there so that the 'indoor' animals won't be neglected. If anything they will have quite a fulfilling life. Making friends with the farm animals and neighbors animals. Sounds like my kind of life.
Congrats on the triplets also...what a beautiful time for you.

Some people have the circumstances to have a large animal household. I think they are certainly fortunate.
Ditto - Good Luck!!! If I had your circumstances, I would go for it for sure! They will have a nice house to run around, and lots of love... You are very fortunate - (if you want to adopt a human being, I am the first one on the list, BTW
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