Hi everyone! Im a new cat-owner-to-be! Im picking up my cats tonight and Im so excited I can hardly wait. I figure I will tell you all a little about me since I plan to join in the discussions once in a while
I havent had felines since I was about 7 years old, so this is new for me. Ive held off for so long for different reasons. First I was in an apartment that didnt allow pets, then when I moved to my new house I was hesitant because of family. My sister (who rarely visits) is very allergic, my dad loathes cats and my mom is somewhere in the middle; mildly allergic and dislikes them. But after considering it for the last 6 months or so, I figure thats no reason for me to be catfree for the rest of my life!
So Ive made many trips to the local shelters in the last 3 months. I was trying to make up my mind and also see whats available, what the costs and responsibilities would be, things like that.
Over the weekend I visited 3 shelters and returned to one that I really liked and also liked the cats they have available.
I decided on Morgan and Chica (names the shelter gave them). The shelter doesnt have a lot of info on them, apparently there were a handful of cats all taken from the same home (about 7 cats I think?) for legal reasons. They were all very well taken care of and in good health. They are both spayed and the sweetest little babies. I have a 3 year old daughter that they do really well with (and vice versa!).
I bought all my supplies this week, whew! Its amazing how it all adds up. I had no idea there were so many choices in foods and litters out there. I dont think these cats are too picky, but they might be. I ended up buying Tidy Cats clumpable litter, for multiple cats. For food I bought both Maxximum Nutrition and Cat food for the Cat Lovers Soul or something like that. I plan to mix them for a while and see if they prefer one or the other. The shelter they are at right now mixes based on their donations, but tries to use the Cat lovers Soul food as the base.
At first I was torn on getting both Morgan and Chica (I plan to change her name, I dont care for Chica very much). I just loved Morgan and Chica seemed a little less friendly, slightly standoffish. Well I went back again on Monday to visit more with her and make my decision and decided shes perfect. She probably was sleepy when I visited the first time, which made her less social. But the second time she was so friendly and loving and let me nuzzle her.
Their pictures should attach. Chica will be in this post I think and Morgan in the next. Im thinking of re-naming her to Abigail, Abby for short. I figure they will do well together since Im gone at work all day.
Anyway, I will check in later tonight when I get the cats and let you know how its going!
Any last minute tips or advice?
I havent had felines since I was about 7 years old, so this is new for me. Ive held off for so long for different reasons. First I was in an apartment that didnt allow pets, then when I moved to my new house I was hesitant because of family. My sister (who rarely visits) is very allergic, my dad loathes cats and my mom is somewhere in the middle; mildly allergic and dislikes them. But after considering it for the last 6 months or so, I figure thats no reason for me to be catfree for the rest of my life!
So Ive made many trips to the local shelters in the last 3 months. I was trying to make up my mind and also see whats available, what the costs and responsibilities would be, things like that.
Over the weekend I visited 3 shelters and returned to one that I really liked and also liked the cats they have available.
I decided on Morgan and Chica (names the shelter gave them). The shelter doesnt have a lot of info on them, apparently there were a handful of cats all taken from the same home (about 7 cats I think?) for legal reasons. They were all very well taken care of and in good health. They are both spayed and the sweetest little babies. I have a 3 year old daughter that they do really well with (and vice versa!).
I bought all my supplies this week, whew! Its amazing how it all adds up. I had no idea there were so many choices in foods and litters out there. I dont think these cats are too picky, but they might be. I ended up buying Tidy Cats clumpable litter, for multiple cats. For food I bought both Maxximum Nutrition and Cat food for the Cat Lovers Soul or something like that. I plan to mix them for a while and see if they prefer one or the other. The shelter they are at right now mixes based on their donations, but tries to use the Cat lovers Soul food as the base.
At first I was torn on getting both Morgan and Chica (I plan to change her name, I dont care for Chica very much). I just loved Morgan and Chica seemed a little less friendly, slightly standoffish. Well I went back again on Monday to visit more with her and make my decision and decided shes perfect. She probably was sleepy when I visited the first time, which made her less social. But the second time she was so friendly and loving and let me nuzzle her.
Their pictures should attach. Chica will be in this post I think and Morgan in the next. Im thinking of re-naming her to Abigail, Abby for short. I figure they will do well together since Im gone at work all day.
Anyway, I will check in later tonight when I get the cats and let you know how its going!
