SueKitten1

As someone who has many cats, the first I would say is, DO NOT ever let them go outside. You know you have to have them in the house at all times, no matter what. Do not give the declawed cat to anyone not willing to keep them in the house, they will let them outside which usually ends in death to the cat. I talk from experience. Check into the houseplants for sure ! Lot's are poisionus. Not to mention the dirt everywhere when they try to potty in the pot. Cats are the most awesome pets to have, they get to know you and your needs very well. As for the cat box, when it starts to smell to bad, it will be cleaned, haha!!

Charlee

If you and your daughter end up adopting kitties, make double sure that vet bills are included in the budget. It can cost MEGA bucks if the animal gets sick...

Example: We spent $1000.00 on Jake's health before he died...$600 of that alone was for pulling some teeth that the idiot vet said was causing his breathing problems...obviously NOT the problem, but tell that idiot vet that! We trusted her, and shouldn't have...not when she was simply trying to pad her income at the expense of my dog's life.

Vet bills are outrageous these days...they make as much as my own surgeon did...or more.

dotcomdtcm

Thanks all. Cat adoption is tabled for now!

bearisgray

I'm sorry.

jjuhl

Kittens have to be watched carefully, especially around sewing. Our kitten just had surgery because he swallowed some thread and it was cutting through his intestine. We're still not sure if he's going to make it. So please, if you have thread, yarn or ribbon around kittens, keep it out of their reach!

wolfkitty

Yarn (string, etc.), tho' commonly thought of as a cat toy, is actually bad for them, not only for the above mentioned reason, but it also bunches up and blocks their intestines, also requiring surgery to repair, if it doesn't kill them first.

wolfkitty

I hope your kitty makes it all right. We love them so much!

wolfkitty

Us, too, for you! :(

fratcat

My advice for getting new kittens from animal rescue is to make sure that they are spayed/or neutered at a young age. a lot of vets will no longer declaw animals becuase it is actually the amputations of their toe joints and it can effect their balance later on. I have a cat, a rescue, that has no front claws and no back claws. she has been id'd chipped in case she ever gets out, but she has no defenses whatsoever without the claws. My cats do not scratch my furniture, they were trained at an early age. Cats are loving animals and very sweet., but I would also recommend that your daughter purchase pet insurance while the pet is young. Anything can happen later and animal care does get expensive, whether it be a cat, dog, bird, etc. the pet insurance is a good item to have for the future. too often if an animal becomes ill, the owner will turn the animal over to animal rescue or animal control, rather than have to pay a bill. Responsible ownership means being willing to pay the bill when it comes time. I wish you all good luck with your new kitten/kittens. I have 7 and they are all special and all indoor cats.

fratcat

sorry to read that you may not be getting the kittens now. There are so many OTC medications now for those allergic to pet dander. My son in law takes an allergy OTC pill before he comes to our house, with 7 cats, and it works. My husband was always allergic to cats, but now is not allergic to them. Is your son really allergic, or is it something else? Is is a shame for one to have to suffer for the other.,e specially if your son is not a frequent visitor to your home. Most people who are really allergic to cat dander have a hard time workign around people who have cats at all. Does he work in an allergy free work environment., just wondering....?