I figure there are many reasons why people decide to get a pet, so what was your reason?
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Why did you decide to bring a kitty (or kitties) into your home?
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We adopted Mooch and Noodles just before my husband's last deployment in the military. We were cat-less for the first year and a half of being married. My last old cat I'd grown up with passed a few weeks after we were married. DH is allergic so he had his concerns. But it was hard on me; being alone, while he deployed. He had been thinking about it and then my Mom encouraged him as well. So we went to look and found our 2; the last of their litter. We couldn't pick just one and I'm so glad we did. Having 2 kittens together is definitely easier than 1 at a time! DH has been out of the military for a long time now; but they are still awesome companions and such good stress relief!
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We have always had them. Like you MoochNNoodles- I had 2 cats to keep me company the first time dh deployed. Second time he deployed I had 2 cts and a baby
Cats were easier.
I had a hard time deciding whether or not to add a second cat to our home. We lost 2 cats in 6 months, all we had left was Holly. She was ok- but I think a little lonesome without her 2 best friends. Right before my oldest left for her sophomore year in college, we made a visit to the new animal shelter in our area, and that's where Samwise came from.
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I had a hard time deciding whether or not to add a second cat to our home. We lost 2 cats in 6 months, all we had left was Holly. She was ok- but I think a little lonesome without her 2 best friends. Right before my oldest left for her sophomore year in college, we made a visit to the new animal shelter in our area, and that's where Samwise came from.
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Well, I recently got divorced and so we have split custody of the kids. That hit me pretty hard and I ended up with separation anxiety when they weren't with me. That soon generalized and I started having panic attacks. A friend suggested a cat may help me. Having another little being to care for when I don't have my kids. I've been thinking about getting a pet for a while, and the kids have been begging for years. I talked to my BF about it and he was excited about the idea of getting a cat, so I checked out the website of a local shelter. That's how I found Oliver. Very good decision! He has helped. I love having him around.
I have never been without a cat or many cats. I was very nervous when I got married as my hubby has always been severely allergic to cats. Well he didn't react to my cats (my thinking is he was always around outdoor cats so was reacting to the danders/pollens on their fur). The only time he has a problem is the couple of times he's gotten a cat hair in his eye. I will never be without kitties in my house.
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I've always had pets and I always loved cats and I went 10 years without any before I picked up my kitty this october. I always wanted to adopt a cat in the 10 yrs that passed but I didn't really have the okay to get one from the person i'm staying with until recently. She's a great companion to have around.
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I've always wanted a black cat. Pure black, with just a few white neck hairs, kind of like the Tidy Cat cat. When DS was in first grade, one of his buddies' cat had kittens. He came to the house with a little calico and asked me if I'd take her. And I said, "No, if I ever get another cat, HE is going to be a black one." The little boy said, "OK" and left.
Only to come back a few minutes later with the most darling little black kitten who ever lived. And he said, "You mean like this?" And about that time, the kitten jumped out of his arms and started running along the back of the house. "Get him!" I said, "His name is Hydrox!" I paid the little boy $2.00 for him.
And that was that. Hydrox P. Puddy lived to be a grand old kitty and he died a few months after his 20th birthday. And during that time, he went from being an "only child" to becoming one of as many as eight cats at one time. And to be honest, while he was happy being an only child, I really think that the RugCats kept him young. When the RugCats were RugKittens, Hydrox used to sit on top of the television and look down on the living room floor in dismay at the rest of the clan running around all over the place and I know he used to think, "What happened here? How did this happen? How did I get so many brofurs and sisfurs?"
Currently, we have seven furkids in the house. They frustrate me, they make me spastic sometimes, they make me wonder what I was thinking to have the seven of them in the house. They are the most troublesome, most adventurous, most wonderful cats anybody could ever have. And even though I swear some days that they're all going to the local pound, they even know I don't mean a word of it. I love those kids.
Only to come back a few minutes later with the most darling little black kitten who ever lived. And he said, "You mean like this?" And about that time, the kitten jumped out of his arms and started running along the back of the house. "Get him!" I said, "His name is Hydrox!" I paid the little boy $2.00 for him.
And that was that. Hydrox P. Puddy lived to be a grand old kitty and he died a few months after his 20th birthday. And during that time, he went from being an "only child" to becoming one of as many as eight cats at one time. And to be honest, while he was happy being an only child, I really think that the RugCats kept him young. When the RugCats were RugKittens, Hydrox used to sit on top of the television and look down on the living room floor in dismay at the rest of the clan running around all over the place and I know he used to think, "What happened here? How did this happen? How did I get so many brofurs and sisfurs?"
Currently, we have seven furkids in the house. They frustrate me, they make me spastic sometimes, they make me wonder what I was thinking to have the seven of them in the house. They are the most troublesome, most adventurous, most wonderful cats anybody could ever have. And even though I swear some days that they're all going to the local pound, they even know I don't mean a word of it. I love those kids.
We had a cat or cats in the house from the time l was 5. My parents even brought the cat we had 35 years ago over here to emigrate with us.
As a child l was always "saving" animals - there was a steady parade of critters through the house, but we always had cats. Once l left home, l couldn't afford a pet right away, so l didn't have one for a few years. Right now l have 3 (and a dog) and that's the most l've ever had. l only got my last cat, Rhys, because of my age. lf l were younger, l would still only have 2 cats!! l count on them living around 20 years, and l could never leave a cat behind, so age 50 was my cut-off for ever having another cat - so of course l went for it.
As a child l was always "saving" animals - there was a steady parade of critters through the house, but we always had cats. Once l left home, l couldn't afford a pet right away, so l didn't have one for a few years. Right now l have 3 (and a dog) and that's the most l've ever had. l only got my last cat, Rhys, because of my age. lf l were younger, l would still only have 2 cats!! l count on them living around 20 years, and l could never leave a cat behind, so age 50 was my cut-off for ever having another cat - so of course l went for it.
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I grew up with cats. Hubby and I had a period of time with a dog, which we never could trust in the house. When she got excited, she would wet the floor. We fenced in our yard, and got her a male companion. They were both full bred cocker spaniels and we raised puppies for awhile. We finally got to the end of that and decided to get a house cat. We have had cats ever since. We have had as many as three at the time, now only one remaining.
Oh, I love this story. I can just picture Hydrox surveying his domain of little kitlets running around on the floor below him. Sweet.
We had an only child, Skittles, for 17-1/2 years. I didn't intend to get another one when she passed but dang! This big old house was pretty empty without a kitty in it. Three weeks later we had adopted two kittens and boy, did they fill up the space fast. LOL
That sounds like great therapy!!
Loved the story about Hydrox, Pam. Cute.
My partner and I had been talking about adding a pet to our home for a while. He was brought up with animals in the house, all the time; dogs, cats, and other types. While I had never really had a pet of my own (parents weren't fans, they tried and failed), I knew I always wanted a cat as I became older - I was way more drawn to them than dogs or any other type of pet. So, when a friend of ours needed to rehome his older male ginger boy, we took him in. Honestly, it was kind of strange for me at first, but Casper won me over in no time. Last year, we decided to add another kitty to the house and after much searching we brought home Cocoa, who will celebrate her first Gotcha with us in 3 days
My BF loves, loves, loves guinea pigs and really wants one again but realizes we don't really have the room for one, let alone the expense of adding another pet. I, would like one more cat, but we've agreed two is good for us; although that 3rd one isn't ruled out entirely - we keep the conversation and door open just in case one happens to show up that really tugs at our hearts.
My BF loves, loves, loves guinea pigs and really wants one again but realizes we don't really have the room for one, let alone the expense of adding another pet. I, would like one more cat, but we've agreed two is good for us; although that 3rd one isn't ruled out entirely - we keep the conversation and door open just in case one happens to show up that really tugs at our hearts.
We were driving past a house all the time and when my son was home for a week he said that we were going for a drive and ending up at a house with a sign in the yard. He said,mom you need a cat to help you with your depression. At first I said no cause we would have to pay a pet deposit and we didn't have it at that time. ( I later paid 10.00 a month til it was paid off of $150.00)
Anyway we went to the house and was looking for this last cat that we found laying under her mother. She was so cute and I had to have her. A few days later my granddaughter came over and named her Bella . This December Bella is 4 years old and doing great.
If I could get another cat it would be a Persian.
And with Thunder, my husband got attached to her from one of my daughter's cats litter and he had to have her.
Anyway we went to the house and was looking for this last cat that we found laying under her mother. She was so cute and I had to have her. A few days later my granddaughter came over and named her Bella . This December Bella is 4 years old and doing great.
If I could get another cat it would be a Persian.
And with Thunder, my husband got attached to her from one of my daughter's cats litter and he had to have her.
I always wanted a pet when I was growing up, but because of my Mom's allergies and asthma, I couldn't have pets. I was allowed to have a bird. He was supposed to be kept in my room, but he had free fly access to the house. My Mom discovered that she wasn't allergic to the bird, just the bird seed, so the cage was in my room, and the bird spend most of his time out and about in the house, with my Mom! LOL
I was always bringing home stray dogs and cats and even the occasional pregnant dog. They all ended up at the Humane Society.
After my Mom died I lived with my brother. They had a dog.
I always vowed to myself that when I was old enough to move out that I was going to have a pet. Because I live in apartments, I gravitated to kittens/cats as they adjust better to apartment living and don't need to be taken for walks and are pretty independent. I've kept my promise and I've always had a cat since I was old enough to move out on my own.
I can't imagine living without a cat with me. Originally I had 1 cat, and in the 1990's I had 2. Now I have 3. Two was more comfortable for me, but I adopted Spencer and Katie who were litter mates, because Abby is getting older (15 years), and I don't want to have to go through trying to introduce a new cat into my home when Abby goes to the RB. I figured it would be easier to just adopt the twins together and have 3 for awhile. I don't regret it. I love the twins, and Abby is still my baby girl and she knows it.
I was always bringing home stray dogs and cats and even the occasional pregnant dog. They all ended up at the Humane Society.
After my Mom died I lived with my brother. They had a dog.
I always vowed to myself that when I was old enough to move out that I was going to have a pet. Because I live in apartments, I gravitated to kittens/cats as they adjust better to apartment living and don't need to be taken for walks and are pretty independent. I've kept my promise and I've always had a cat since I was old enough to move out on my own.
I can't imagine living without a cat with me. Originally I had 1 cat, and in the 1990's I had 2. Now I have 3. Two was more comfortable for me, but I adopted Spencer and Katie who were litter mates, because Abby is getting older (15 years), and I don't want to have to go through trying to introduce a new cat into my home when Abby goes to the RB. I figured it would be easier to just adopt the twins together and have 3 for awhile. I don't regret it. I love the twins, and Abby is still my baby girl and she knows it.
Gary nor I had any experience with cats, though we'd been caring for a (spayed, as it turned out) stray for a year. Five kittens turned up in the yard in April 2002. July 4th weekend, the family went on an excursion, and left one kitten behind (the noisy one. :lol3: ). We'd been feeding them. I'd JUST signed up at TCS to figure out how to help them. So when he'd been crying for over a day, with prompting from TCS members, inside he came. That was Lazlo. The family came back, of course. All but one ended up inside. The long-haired orange tabby was adopted by a vet tech at what became our primary animal hospital.
We had mom TNR'd. She was one of the few cats of now... well over a hundred, that bolted on release and we never saw her again. We've TNR'd quite a few more than that, but we weren't the colony caretakers, so wouldn't know if they all came back. But our first TNR kitty was their mom, a beautiful dilute torbie :heart2: (didn't know that's what she was then. ).
We now have 8 inside. 11 are currently active in the TNR colony outside. :rub:
That was Lazlo. The family came back, of course. All but one ended up inside. The long-haired orange tabby was adopted by a vet tech at what became our primary animal hospital.We had mom TNR'd. She was one of the few cats of now... well over a hundred, that bolted on release and we never saw her again. We've TNR'd quite a few more than that, but we weren't the colony caretakers, so wouldn't know if they all came back. But our first TNR kitty was their mom, a beautiful dilute torbie :heart2: (didn't know that's what she was then.
).We now have 8 inside. 11 are currently active in the TNR colony outside. :rub:
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