I want a new cat to keep Links company, as he seems lonely now. So yesterday, we went to The Cats Protection and the RSPCA. We didn't see any at the RSPCA that I thought 'I want that cat' so we went to the the Cats Protection. We saw the cutest little Calico. A little younger than we were looking for but that was okay. As it happens she can't be seperated from her brother and I'm not sure we would want two more at this stage. So there was another Calico called Chubby that I really liked, 2 years old, which is just what I was looking for.
So I filled in the form to arrange a home check. And they asked me some questions. They also said that in my area I need to have a cat around 8 years old or above. I said that was fine.
On the form I said that I do not have a cat flap, and would not be putting one in. They said that this would cause a problem as they would perfer to home their cats in a place that they can come and go as they please!!! I won't be letting my new cat out, not after what happened to Ziggy. They also said the the reason an older cat would be better is because they are more calm and less likely to run around on the roads. Again... I will not be letting this cat out!!!
I'm really disapointed because I don't think I will be able to get a cat from any shelter because of this. The RSPCA also asked about a cat flap.
Oh Well. They are coming tomorrow at 11am to assess my house and location. Hopefully they will allow me to have one.
On a brighter note. A guy from my work has been considering rehoming their cat. They have a young baby and have had a few close encounters with 'face-napping' The cat has also tryed to play attack the baby. She is a year old, black with white mitts, chin and bib, and is currently called Tallula. Fingers croosed on her.
So I filled in the form to arrange a home check. And they asked me some questions. They also said that in my area I need to have a cat around 8 years old or above. I said that was fine.
On the form I said that I do not have a cat flap, and would not be putting one in. They said that this would cause a problem as they would perfer to home their cats in a place that they can come and go as they please!!! I won't be letting my new cat out, not after what happened to Ziggy. They also said the the reason an older cat would be better is because they are more calm and less likely to run around on the roads. Again... I will not be letting this cat out!!!
I'm really disapointed because I don't think I will be able to get a cat from any shelter because of this. The RSPCA also asked about a cat flap.
Oh Well. They are coming tomorrow at 11am to assess my house and location. Hopefully they will allow me to have one.
On a brighter note. A guy from my work has been considering rehoming their cat. They have a young baby and have had a few close encounters with 'face-napping' The cat has also tryed to play attack the baby. She is a year old, black with white mitts, chin and bib, and is currently called Tallula. Fingers croosed on her.