Cat/dog owners need an advice

[Argo]

Considering getting a pet, but want to get some advice first. First of all, I travel every once in a while, but that shouldn't be the problem - can leave the kitten with one of the friends. What could be the problem is that I get home fairly late from work + gym, on a given day I can be gone between 8am till 7pm.

Secondly, I have a leather couch and several other nicer pieces of furniture would this be a problem? Anything else I should be concerned about? Thanks in advice.

 

[alien42]

Originally posted by: Argo
Considering getting a pet, but want to get some advice first. First of all, I travel every once in a while, but that shouldn't be the problem - can leave the kitten with one of the friends. What could be the problem is that I get home fairly late from work + gym, on a given day I can be gone between 8am till 7pm.

Secondly, I have a leather couch and several other nicer pieces of furniture would this be a problem? Anything else I should be concerned about? Thanks in advice.

cats are independant enough that being gone will not be an issue however any animal could tear your furniture up, never know till you get them. cats dont tend to scratch leather though, only fabric if anything.

 

[Otaking]

Cats are pretty self-sufficient, as long you make sure their food/water is OK and that their litter box is cleaned fairly often (We procrastinate to once a week, and it's not too bad with one cat :Q )

Regarding your furniture, you can buy some kind of spray or substance at your local pet store that will keep your pets from scratching them.

Dogs (usually) require a little more attention, so if you're not home often, look at getting a cat instead. I've been trying to find a dog pretty recently, so good luck. :thumbsup:

 

[jadinolf]

I would say that you are not a candidate.

 

[Zenmervolt]

Wow, out of the house for 11 hours a day. That's only an hour less than I spend (on a good day) in the office.

Cats will handle being alone for 14-18 hours a day but I would recommend getting two instead of one. They're generally less prone to destruction if they have another cat to pal around with. Also, budget an hour a day to just take care ofthe cats. Most of the time, that's a little excessive, but there are times when it's that long or longer.

ZV

 

[Excelsior]

What Zim said.

 

[Carbo]

Originally posted by: jadinolf
I would say that you are not a candidate.

 

[Mrvile]

A cat would be fine for you. The only thing they need you for is to supply food and water, and to clean their litterboxes every once in a while. Dogs need to bet let out before they piss and crap all over your house.

 

[Deeko]

Cats are fine by themselves, just make sure you spend time with it when you get home. Also, if you're really worried about furniture, you can get the cat declawed.

 

[Carbo]

Originally posted by: Deeko
Cats are fine by themselves, just make sure you spend time with it when you get home. Also, if you're really worried about furniture, you can get the cat declawed.

No. Getting a cat declawed is not an option because someone is worried about their damn furniture. How about matching the pet to the homeowner and the environment? If someone is going to be out 12 hours daily, they aren't candidates for a companion pet. A fish tank, perhaps. But a cat or a dog? Not a good match.

 

[gsaldivar]

Originally posted by: Carbo
No. Getting a cat declawed is not an option because someone is worried about their damn furniture.

Oh please... let him get the cat declawed if he wants.

While he's at it, have the vet surgically remove the cat's testes/ovaries - i'm sure animal lovers here won't complain about that. :thumbsup:

 

[Carbo]

Originally posted by: gsaldivar

Originally posted by: Carbo
No. Getting a cat declawed is not an option because someone is worried about their damn furniture.

Oh please... let him get the cat declawed if he wants.

While he's at it, have the vet surgically remove the cat's testes/ovaries - i'm sure animal lovers here won't complain about that. :thumbsup:

You still harboring ill will because your genitalia don't function?

 

[Deeko]

Originally posted by: Carbo

Originally posted by: Deeko
Cats are fine by themselves, just make sure you spend time with it when you get home. Also, if you're really worried about furniture, you can get the cat declawed.

No. Getting a cat declawed is not an option because someone is worried about their damn furniture. How about matching the pet to the homeowner and the environment? If someone is going to be out 12 hours daily, they aren't candidates for a companion pet. A fish tank, perhaps. But a cat or a dog? Not a good match.

Why do some people whine and moan about getting a cat declawed? You're perfectly willing to screw up their hormones and inhibit their ability to reproduce - which is technically a leaving beings purpose in this world - and yet you won't take out their claws?

Hell, my mom is the biggest animal lover you know...don't believe me, get between her and one of her cats...and she has all three of them declawed.