Hi,
I'm seeking some advice about acquiring a new cat. I'm new here so my apologies if I'm posting this in the wrong forum. Behaviour seemed appropriate though since whilst this cat will be new to me it's actually nine years old. Unfortunately the owner of the cat recently passed away and now his family are seeking a new home for the cat.
I've been a part time cat owner before in that I used to live in the same house as some cats. This five year spell was my only direct experience with cats, as a kid I grew up with dogs. These cats were never mine though, I rented the house and was happy to take on the cats as well (the owner paid bills, etc but wasn't in a position to take them with him). There though it was I who was in the strange environment and not the cats. This time around the boot will be on the other paw.
Having moved recently with Spike and Butch remaining in the old house getting a new cat or cats has been a priority. I'm now fully moved in and settled myself and in a position to do it. I had planned on a kitten if possible but only because it seemed sensible, not because I simply had to have a kitten.
Obviously this is going to be an unnerving experience for any animal and if, as I intend, I do take the cat on I would expect a longer than usual time for settling in. Is there anything that suggests this would be a bad idea for either me or the cat? Has anybody been in this position themselves and can offer any special tips?
I didn't know the guy and so don't know the cat but from what I understand it is primarily Persian, doesn't leave the house and has a good temperament.
I'm seeking some advice about acquiring a new cat. I'm new here so my apologies if I'm posting this in the wrong forum. Behaviour seemed appropriate though since whilst this cat will be new to me it's actually nine years old. Unfortunately the owner of the cat recently passed away and now his family are seeking a new home for the cat.
I've been a part time cat owner before in that I used to live in the same house as some cats. This five year spell was my only direct experience with cats, as a kid I grew up with dogs. These cats were never mine though, I rented the house and was happy to take on the cats as well (the owner paid bills, etc but wasn't in a position to take them with him). There though it was I who was in the strange environment and not the cats. This time around the boot will be on the other paw.
Having moved recently with Spike and Butch remaining in the old house getting a new cat or cats has been a priority. I'm now fully moved in and settled myself and in a position to do it. I had planned on a kitten if possible but only because it seemed sensible, not because I simply had to have a kitten.
Obviously this is going to be an unnerving experience for any animal and if, as I intend, I do take the cat on I would expect a longer than usual time for settling in. Is there anything that suggests this would be a bad idea for either me or the cat? Has anybody been in this position themselves and can offer any special tips?
I didn't know the guy and so don't know the cat but from what I understand it is primarily Persian, doesn't leave the house and has a good temperament.