Multi-Cat Families

[crouchingcheese]

We currently have three cats and two medium-sized dogs living in a mobile home. However, in April we are moving to a three bedroom split-level home with an enclosed back porch and attached garage (I'm soooooo excited!!).

My dog Honey has been with me since she was 7 weeks old. She'll be 11 this Halloween, and she's still as strong and spry as ever! My parents got her for me for Christmas one year from the local pet store ( I know, not very knowledgable parents...)

We got Cody this past august from a lady who needed to find a home for him because she moved to an apartment complex (which did allow dogs) but he had such bad separation anxiety that he howled himself hoarse all day and the neighbors complained too much. He's become a much-loved goofball in our home.

Julius has been my cat since he too was about 8 weeks old. A friend had two cats get pregnant at the same time, and my family took three of the kittens. Julius was my kitten, and boy did I pick a good one! He's the coolest cat in the world, loves to play, does tricks (a few), gets along with other pets, isn't destructive in any way, and looooooves to cuddle.

We got Spike this past September from, of all places, a dog shelter. Some caring people had trapped him from a vacant lot because he had an infected tail wound. They patched him up, amputated part of his tail, and were trying to adopt him out. However, they weren't having much luck until we called. Spike's a cool cat, him and Julius get along fabulously.

And last but not least is our newest addition, Daphne. I don't have any pictures of Daphne, we just got her last week. She's a cute little five month old ball of orange and yellow stripes, with quite the "royalty complex." She absolutely looooooooooves the dogs, rubs up on them all the time and plays with them. She also has complete and total control of Julius and Spike, I don't think they'd do anything that would upset her, keeping her happy seems to be a priority to them, lol.

We just adopted out a wonderful cat who just wasn't fitting in with our lifestyle (he was terrified of other pets, not a good thing to be scared of in our house, lol) to a perfect family who loves him to pieces. I'm really happy about that.

Sorry for the novel, I love my furbabies and love talking about them!

 

[catlady810]

I have three cats(belong to me and my bf) and two medium dog(Mugzy belongs to my father, who I live with, and Bubbles belongs to my mother who lives out of state.)

Stormy I got the day we adopted a second dog Bubbles. I found this cute cat that seems as shy as I was. She was just so adoreable. I started trying to make deals with my parents if I could get her. They didn't hav ethe money to adopt her, which only made me think of other ways to get money. The lady who was adopting her overheard me talking to my parents. She said that she would give me the cat for free if my parents would allow me to have her. My father tossed up his hands and gave up.

Cuddles was adopted because my kitten Quizno passed away 3 months after being born due to a heart mummer and heart defect and my father and bf felt bad for that and i was going through a tough time. (I was getting over my mother walking out on us and my parents seperation.) So, they went on a quest to help me find a new cat. Cuddles came from a house that was over ran by fleas so believe me she had tons of baths and combings. She was the same age that Quizno was when she passed away.

Sushi I adopted at 3 weeks old. She was found by a Petco person who could'nt keep her. The lady said that it was either some adopted her or she would end up going to the pound. I called my dad up and did the whole she's urgonna die and she's so small and lonely and she's a great kitty. He said yes.

Stormy is the still the shy cat she always been. Expect since my brother and his gf moved out she comes up stairs more. She is my first favorite and my big baby. If she knows I am upset she comes up and put a paw on my arm and looks me in the eyes, as if saying "Tell me all your problem". I can curl up to her like a stuff animal at night and she just lays there in my arms, till I fall a sleep.

Cuddles is my bf's cat and his favorite. She will cuddle with me and be held if he's not around. Once he's around its time for me to move aside so she can be in his arms. She will push her way inbetween sometimes. She will only play catch for him too.

Sushi is my second favorite. She'll take affection from who ever when ever but only comes when I call her. She's also our couch potato she has her favorite shows and if you change the channel she will either leave or give you a nasty look, or both. She is the baby of the cat family, and god she lives for it.

All the cats get their time, but it's when they choose for it. When they want play time they bring a toy to use, and they pick who they want to have play with them. Cuddles and Sushi get along great and play with each other. Stormy is more of a loner and likes to sit and just watch the other cats.

I don't have troubles with money for the cats. But that's because my bf helps me with everything. Sorry for the long story

 

[ryanjay]

25 cats here. Got a few from my old neighbor(they would let thier 4 ish month olds out due to it was to old

get a new one and due same thing. Took a pregnant stray to far along to spay and kept her 5 babies.

A few strays...Started in 96. and at a good number right now. They all get along to a point of knowing to respect the others(there are a few who have thier issues with one or two but they just avoid being in the same room and they have some sort of I stay here and let them pass system worked out.

I am very close to-Benji I hand raised and almost lost him at a few days old, Jd-hes loyal and doglike-follows sits, shakes paw. Rosie-Was pregnant cats firstborn and she is very loving. and Ducky-got him at 6 weeks and all black(fav) male. the minute I lay down they are covering me.

Food wise I buy in bulk-same for litter. Buy a decent brand to keep odor down. Vet wise all get fixed and then only go back to vet for sick visits. Hardwood floors make puke cleanup simple and I sweep often!!

Usually its pretty easy but at times it gets nuts here(like if one is sick and needs alot of attention or whenever I have some in at the clinic getting spayed I get nervy) honestly the hardest thing is putting one to sleep-you really just want to crash out and cudle but you must keep going. Last year I had bad case of flu and litter of 4 week olds getting into their litter all day I was at wits end trying to keep them clean and the rest of my cats in good shape...Ended up taking their litter box and putting paper towel shreds in it lol. In general cause I accuired them over time its not that bad. I have figured out alot of things over years(like if a cat coughs it is not dying its probably JUST a hairball(hey i never had cats till 96 and I took him in...face is so damn red now).

You learn:
Never switch foods cold turkey
a cat with runny stool needs to be segragated ASAP if you use clumping litter unless you want concrete foot

NEVER EVER rip tin foil or turn on the vacuum if holding a cat.
Neutered cats are not told they are neutered..Same for spays.
If one cat is smelling a spot its ok if two or more do go get a cleanser.
When triming a cats nails or giving medicine and they stop struggling DON"T loosen your grip THEY ARE NOT ACCEPTING TREATMENT!!!!!!
And if cats are ina one on one fight don't pick "Sweet lil 5 lber" up-she will tear you apart
OK guys anyone else> lol I told you I learned fast!

 

[4badcats]

Until this time last week we had 4 - our old man Melchett who we have had for 6 years - he had been a rescue cat twice - once as an unwanted kitten, and then again aged 7, whe the couple who took him in had a baby, who sadly was terribly allergic to him.

We then got the 3 'babies' 18 months ago - my friends' 2 cats both became pregnant at the same time and produced 2 litters. We homed Max and paddy (RIP) from one litter, ad their little cousing Ben from the other litter.

Having lost dear Paddy we are down to 3 cats. We also have 3 teenagers, in out little 3 bed house - I guess we have enough now

 

[mooficat]

3 cats here

2 adults and the occasional bunny

in a 3 bed, 2 storey detached house. I think I could squeeze 2 more in, but DH thinks we are at our limit

he thought we were at our limit with 2, then Miss Moofs came along, and guess who fell hook line & sinker for the little monkey........

ummm DH !

Vet care, is very cheap compared to the UK & US, Miss Moofs 6 weeks vet care cost me 22 euros a week, which is about 15 pounds sterling, that was for 3 visits a week, tabs and an eye specialist vet seeing her TWICE - I really had a major panic when she came, thought that was gonna cost me a fortune, but they didnt charge, the eye vet said it was good for her to see different cases, and anyway I was paying my vet ?? Fair enough !