I hope you don't mind my questions...I have enough of them!lol! I enjoy learning and feel like I have learned a ton about cats by reading different newsgroups, forumns etc. There is always SO much more to learn, though!
What I was wondering is this: While I probably will not be getting another cat/kitten anytime soon, I debate getting one once in awhile. I frequent my County Humane Society quite often, and think, I know I could provide a good home for another cat. Now, as you can see by my signature, I already have 3 dogs and 2 cats. My husband is probably at his limit. Well, as far as dogs are concerned, definitely, we won't be getting another dog. We have 2 busy boxers that are more than enough pleasure for us! Our old Poodle wouldn't appreciate the addition of another dog, either...lol. Cats, however, are somewhat of another issue. Our cats are so laid back and low key, sometimes, it is like not even having a cat...they are not cuddle-bugs, both are very independent and both are my daughters cats. My daughter, Alida, is a true cat person. The cats are always with her in her room getting loved up, etc. I guess what it amounts to is that if they are cuddle-bugs, they are doing it with her, instead of me!
How many cats are too many? How many pets are too many? Are having more than 2 cats, pressing my luck? By getting another cat, would I be risking developing inappropriate elimination with the new cat, or my existing cats? All of my pets receive the best of care, good food, and I can provide those things for another cat. I just wonder if it is a good idea to add another to the mix I have. I also wonder...is having this many pets NORMAL? Do other folks have this many pets?
I am also debating if and when I get another cat...will I buy from another breeder? I love my Duncan to pieces. He is so unique, so different from anything I have ever had. He is a true beauty. I think it would be fun to have another purebred cat. I keep thinking about a beautiful cream/mitted Ragdoll. I seen one in a breeders magazine and absolutely fell in love with it. I also hear that they are cuddly type kitties that like to be handled a lot. That is what I am looking for. I am also a fan of larger cats, and that would also suit me fine. I don't want a rambunctious wild cat...I want a nice cuddly one. I then go visit at our Humane Society and see so many beautiful mixed breed cats. I was out there the other day and everyone of them walked across their cages to see me. One was licking on me and purring. I would just love to take one home, but, I will not do it, unless I know I am making a well thought out decision. So...I am so sorry for the very long post, but, please if you have the time, let me know what you all think...
Cindy W.
What I was wondering is this: While I probably will not be getting another cat/kitten anytime soon, I debate getting one once in awhile. I frequent my County Humane Society quite often, and think, I know I could provide a good home for another cat. Now, as you can see by my signature, I already have 3 dogs and 2 cats. My husband is probably at his limit. Well, as far as dogs are concerned, definitely, we won't be getting another dog. We have 2 busy boxers that are more than enough pleasure for us! Our old Poodle wouldn't appreciate the addition of another dog, either...lol. Cats, however, are somewhat of another issue. Our cats are so laid back and low key, sometimes, it is like not even having a cat...they are not cuddle-bugs, both are very independent and both are my daughters cats. My daughter, Alida, is a true cat person. The cats are always with her in her room getting loved up, etc. I guess what it amounts to is that if they are cuddle-bugs, they are doing it with her, instead of me!
How many cats are too many? How many pets are too many? Are having more than 2 cats, pressing my luck? By getting another cat, would I be risking developing inappropriate elimination with the new cat, or my existing cats? All of my pets receive the best of care, good food, and I can provide those things for another cat. I just wonder if it is a good idea to add another to the mix I have. I also wonder...is having this many pets NORMAL? Do other folks have this many pets?
I am also debating if and when I get another cat...will I buy from another breeder? I love my Duncan to pieces. He is so unique, so different from anything I have ever had. He is a true beauty. I think it would be fun to have another purebred cat. I keep thinking about a beautiful cream/mitted Ragdoll. I seen one in a breeders magazine and absolutely fell in love with it. I also hear that they are cuddly type kitties that like to be handled a lot. That is what I am looking for. I am also a fan of larger cats, and that would also suit me fine. I don't want a rambunctious wild cat...I want a nice cuddly one. I then go visit at our Humane Society and see so many beautiful mixed breed cats. I was out there the other day and everyone of them walked across their cages to see me. One was licking on me and purring. I would just love to take one home, but, I will not do it, unless I know I am making a well thought out decision. So...I am so sorry for the very long post, but, please if you have the time, let me know what you all think...
Cindy W.