Hello from the UK

madpiano

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Hello

sorry, I didn't see this forum and started posting before introducing myself. How Rude ! Sorry.

I am a single mum and live in South London with my daughter and a small kitten. I didn't really want a kitten, and certainly not a ginger male again (my ex kept my old cat who was a ginger&white male, called Tom, lol), I wanted an older cat, preferbaly long haired, female and grey..... lol, never send your daughter with dad to work, when the place where he works has just got "kitten, free for good owner".

I never had a kitten ever before. Most of my cats have been semi-wild strays which arrived at my house one day and stayed. So this is kind of new territory. I am used to grumpy old cats who want no more than the odd cuddle and food, otherwise do their own thing. This little thing certainly wants lots of attention.

It's also the first time, I have to get to grips with cat-toilets, as he was too young to be let out straight away, and now prefers the cat toilet to the great outdoors (comes running in, to go to toilet...sigh).

I so far have tried 4 different cat-litters and haven't been happy with any of them. Today I went out, drove for 45 mins, and got World's Best. Let's see how that goes. It better be good, for that price! I was rather shocked

He doesn't really seem to mind what kind of cat litter he has, as long as it is squeaky clean. If it isn't, he will complain, but thankfully not go somewhere else. Just sit in front of the toilet and miaow. He is really very well behaved. He also learns very fast. Is that because he is a kitten ? It took me no more than 1 day to stop him from biting and to teach him not to use his claws while playing.

Anyway, this is getting too long - greetings to you all, and glad to have found these really nice people here

Cheers
Sabine
 

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Hiya welcome to the site! your kitty sounds adorable!


Cant wait to see pictures
 

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Hi, Sabine! Sierra, Serenity and I welcome you, your daughter, and Bubbles to TCS!
So glad you've joined us and look forward to getting to know you better!
Bubbles is such a beautiful little boy! Then again, I'm quite partial to ginger kitties!
I would be so happy to help you in any way as you learn your way around the site. Please, simply click on my user name and send me a Private Message or contact me anytime at [email protected]!
 

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Welcome to TCS



I had to chuckle over your comment "never send your daughter with dad to work, when the place where he works has just got "kitten, free for good owner" hehehe awwww bless her


Bubbles sounds like a very smart little kitty to me! sounds like you have a good one there
even if he is ginger, male and a kitten it sounds like your quite in love with him already!!

welcome again - looking forward to getting to know you
 

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Welcome to TCS! What an adorable family that you have!
you might try giving the little guy a litter box outside, too - it saves the garden & it's cleaner, if your daughter likes to play in the dirt. I use JonnyCat unscented cat litter, although my cats don't seem to mind clay or clumping as long as it's unscented (they don't like the pellet kinds of litter, though, guess it annoys their paws)
 

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Hi Sabine and welcome to TCS!


You will love it here - so much to learn and lots of great friends to make along the way!


Bubbles looks like a total cutie! Bless him!


I look forward to seeing pictures of your little one and getting to know you in the other forums!
 

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It's also the first time, I have to get to grips with cat-toilets, as he was too young to be let out straight away, and now prefers the cat toilet to the great outdoors (comes running in, to go to toilet...sigh


Sabine- Welcome to the site!
Bubble is such a cutie
He certainly knew who to choose to go home with
What other Mum would drive 45 minutes for cat litter? He really does sound smart if he is learning that quickly
 

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Hi Sabine, welcome to TCS


Bubbles sounds lovely, gorgeous pictures in your siggy
 

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Hi there Sabine
- we're so happy to welcome you, your little girl and Bubbles to TCS. I'm sure you'll enjoy your stay with us - we're one great big family and you'll find loads of friends here. If I can help at all while you're finding your way around TCS just click on my username and send me a Personal Message - I'll do what I can to answer your questions


It sounds like Bubbles rules the roost already!
If you have a Wilko (Wilkinson) near you they do a great own brand cat litter. It's sawdust pellets, that have a lovely pine smell! My two indoor kitties think it's great! Not expensive either
 
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