I'm Gonna Get a Cat, Any Advice?

[Violent Violin]

Thanks again to all the Sherbros, I'm going to interview tomorrow for a rescue ragdoll kitty. Beeeautiful cat...appreciate the recommendation.

She's FIV+ though, anyone have any experience with those?

 

[lsa]

Thanks again to all the Sherbros, I'm going to interview tomorrow for a rescue ragdoll kitty. Beeeautiful cat...appreciate the recommendation.

She's FIV+ though, anyone have any experience with those?

whats that? Cat speak for LGBT? ?

 

[AngryWeasel]

Thanks again to all the Sherbros, I'm going to interview tomorrow for a rescue ragdoll kitty. Beeeautiful cat...appreciate the recommendation.

She's FIV+ though, anyone have any experience with those?

That's bad news. The cat has aids. Litterally.

She will not have a happy ending and will have to be euthanasied at some point.

 

[IDGETKTFO]

Thanks again to all the Sherbros, I'm going to interview tomorrow for a rescue ragdoll kitty. Beeeautiful cat...appreciate the recommendation.

She's FIV+ though, anyone have any experience with those?

I would not get a Alphabet cat. Like others said, probably has aids. And will require a lot of gender surgery's that will cost you alot of money.

 

[Contempt]

Any advice, yeah don't... horrible creatures.

Get a dog. .. or two.

 

[BFoe]

Thanks again to all the Sherbros, I'm going to interview tomorrow for a rescue ragdoll kitty. Beeeautiful cat...appreciate the recommendation.

She's FIV+ though, anyone have any experience with those?

I don’t—but isn’t this your first cat? If you’re committed to caring for it, I commend you. An FIV positive cat needs a lot of care, from medications to their diet. Please make sure your lifestyle accommodates that, and you’re ready for that. If it works for you and you feel attached to the cat and want to adopt it, I wish you the best,

 

[Fuzzybabyducks]

Thanks again to all the Sherbros, I'm going to interview tomorrow for a rescue ragdoll kitty. Beeeautiful cat...appreciate the recommendation.

She's FIV+ though, anyone have any experience with those?

It’s great if you’re getting a cat with FIV+ so it doesn’t have to live the rest of its life in a cage. Just know the life expectancy isn’t as long and you will probably have to get her meds .

Poor kitty

 

[Daverisimo]

Get an orange one. Orange cats are the best.

So dumb, but so adorable.

 

[Fuzzybabyducks]

Get an orange one. Orange cats are the best.

So dumb, but so adorable.

Orange cats always be in the funniest instagram videos

 

[Mike]

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

Yeah and it takes awhile to get to know them. But once they're comfortable with you, you're gonna get their full personality whatever that may be.

 

[Mike]

You gotta get a couple cats so they can play together.

Especially if you work a lot. If you leave a cat alone all day it's gonna be pissed. They're more social than people think. I work long hours and my cats HATE it.

 

[Batjester]

I have 3 cats and 2 dogs . Am I Bi ?

Obviously

 

[Tone C]

Obviously

Thank fuck , I was confused.

 

[RichardHarrow]

Thank fuck , I was confused.

 

[Mike]

Do not get a shelter animal as a first pet. Pets end up in a shelter after some unpleasant events. it is a lottery, and an inexperienced owner may get a handful.
Get a ragdoll breed kitten. They tick all the boxes except allergies - I have no idea how allergy-inducing they are, but you can google it.

Tbf sometimes you can adopt kittens at the shelters too. That's where I got one of my cats, he was just a couple months old when I got him.

 

[Big Burly]

I was a dog person. Been converted to a cat person. Had as many as six at one time. The "had to hunt outdoors" cat became unhealthy and left for his last hunt, never to return. Then to old man cat, 21 years old, died. Down to 4.

Each has a different personality. Don't neuter a male cat too soon, because it will affect them later in their life with urinary issues. The may try to mark their territory, and once they start that you can have them neutered. Female cats, generally are less affectionate. They may come to you for affection. Male cats are more like dogs, and may be more like a lap cat.

 

[VulcanNervPinch]

Thanks again to all the Sherbros, I'm going to interview tomorrow for a rescue ragdoll kitty. Beeeautiful cat...appreciate the recommendation.

She's FIV+ though, anyone have any experience with those?

We got our first one, about 2 years ago.

She's young and pretty healthy, at this point.
Sometimes overgrooms and licks herself a bit raw. But we think that's probably related to her unhappy prior homes and not to the FIV.

 

[Mr Holmes]

In my experience this is the best litter - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0009X29WK?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title

 

[Violent Violin]

Thanks (almost) everyone for the advice.

I did pass the interview and my little ragdoll kitty is coming on Wednesday!

I've done a lot of reading and FIV+ cats generally have almost as long a life span as regular cats. I have to stay on top of her health and never miss a checkup but other than that she should be like any other cat. She can't go outside but I wasn't planning on letting any cat outside...and ragdolls can't be outside cats anyway.

She will get tons of attention, I work from home (violin teacher) and I'll be there all day to take care of her. My students are almost more excited than I am for the kitty, I think she'll be getting lots of pets from them too.

I spent a shit ton at Amazon yesterday and need to prep my house now. She's gonna need a few days to decompress and explore. I have a big house that's gonna require some getting used to.

Super excited!

 

[Tone C]

Thanks (almost) everyone for the advice.

I did pass the interview and my little ragdoll kitty is coming on Wednesday!

I've done a lot of reading and FIV+ cats generally have almost as long a life span as regular cats. I have to stay on top of her health and never miss a checkup but other than that she should be like any other cat. She can't go outside but I wasn't planning on letting any cat outside...and ragdolls can't be outside cats anyway.

She will get tons of attention, I work from home (violin teacher) and I'll be there all day to take care of her. My students are almost more excited than I am for the kitty, I think she'll be getting lots of pets from them too.

I spent a shit ton at Amazon yesterday and need to prep my house now. She's gonna need a few days to decompress and explore. I have a big house that's gonna require some getting used to.

Super excited!

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