I'm Gonna Get a Cat, Any Advice?

[Violent Violin]

I'm gonna get a cat, I'd love a dog too but don't have the schedule for it.

I need a cat that's quiet, low-energy, non-destructive, friendly, tolerant, and hypoallergenic.

I'm going to a couple of shelters tomorrow to see what they have, I'll be patient since I know I have a long requirement list. I might end up needing to get a specific breed and visit a breeder but I'd like to try and find a shelter kitty first.

I'm figuring that I should get a cat that's a few years old so their personality will be evident.

Any advice?

 

[Batjester]

You get what you get when it comes to cats. They are individuals.

 

[GarbageGuy]

Yeah
Don't

 

[chill doggie]

@Clippy is a leading expert in all things cat.

 

[Natural Order]

Toxoplasmosis Gondii says hi!

Get a canary.

 

[ChosenOne]

Yes.

Dog.

 

[PulsingJones]

Don't leave small chewable things like strings or fake plants lying around, if they swallow it they mat get intestinal blockage

Keep toxic stuff like Onions and Garlic away from Cat's reach

Scoop litterbox twice daily

Don't let it outside

Might want to get a male cat, in my experience they are more chill

 

[nonoob]

Might want to get a male cat, in my experience they are more chill

Yes, AND males have way less kittens.​

Good luck V V, the right cat is a great companion !

Make SURE to get, IN Writing, a small window -like 72 hours- to make sure the cat doesn't go full psycho in it's new environment (your home).

 

[NoSmilez]

Cats are weird. They don't adapt easily when they are older. Get a ragdoll, Persian or one of those British shorthair. Those are low energy cats. Don't get orange homies. They are like the Buffalo Bills tailgaters of the cat world. I love them though. They are so silly.

 

[bandicoot]

Most likely none of the cats you're going to be looking at are going to have the breed specific personalities some people are going to mention, so throw that advice in the garbage.

If you want a low energy cat, get an older one.

 

[IDGETKTFO]

Maine Coon.
Bonus: Maine Coon's love water.

 

[Domitian]

Get a female if you want a laidback cat. Males are rambunctious and like to play. They will run around destroying your shit.

I've also found females are more hunter-like compared to males. If you get a mouse or some shit the female will kill it.

 

[mjmj]

Is it true you have to give up your testicles if you own a cat? Sounds about right.

 

[Noveltymortar]

Lots of awesome cats waiting in the shelter for you. Males are often more affectionate but my previous and current shelter adoptees were/are both female and both absolutely delightful in their own unique ways. Cats are playful and social so interact as much as possible. Unlike dogs, it can take a while to get to know a cat fully but it's very rewarding when they trust you enough to show their full personality. Clean the litter box every day or two and get high quality food as it really makes a difference.

 

[CyberRubberDuck]

I'm gonna get a cat, I'd love a dog too but don't have the schedule for it.

I need a cat that's quiet, low-energy, non-destructive, friendly, tolerant, and hypoallergenic.

I'm going to a couple of shelters tomorrow to see what they have, I'll be patient since I know I have a long requirement list. I might end up needing to get a specific breed and visit a breeder but I'd like to try and find a shelter kitty first.

I'm figuring that I should get a cat that's a few years old so their personality will be evident.

Any advice?

If you get a boy, make sure his balls are done. If you get a girl, make sure she's spayed.

Saying that, I've got 3 cats, and I didn't buy one of them.1 was dumped on me by my wife right before she took my kids and left me for another guy, the other was my new girlfriend's when she moved house and couldn't take the moggy with her. The 3rd is a vagrant who has adopted me because I have cat food. Great friendly animals but I'll never actively go out and buy another out of choice.

 

[Papasmurf45619]

Let's all get a cat

 

[Gene Tunney]

Litter Genie Cat Litter Disposal System

 

[Kowboy On Sherdog]

I have a 10 week old rescue kitten. She's a wild one... plays plays plays and seconds later passed out in that same spot.

 

[whocares]

Make sure you get a sweetie pie who is cuddly and friendly, you can figure this out at the shelter. if they purr, are attracted to you and let you pet and hold them right away, that's what you want. Once you get them home (assuming they're a kitten, not sure this will work with an older cat) Disengage/ignore kitty when they bite/scratch. If they're a good boy/girl and you start this young they will mostly refrain from that behavior. if you engage when they claw or bite they will think it's playing, then you will have a cat who will be conditioned to do this when you play with them. My wife doesn't mind, I do. I train all my kitties to not do that shit and been mostly successful except for 2 of them. 1 cuz my wife bred it into her and the other because he was born feral and had eagle talons for claws that he needed to stick in his brothers heads.

 

[Streeter]

Gwt a dog