So I went to pick up a pussy for my son to play with.

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MisterJackson

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We went to adopt a cat this morning. I had been thinking of doing this for my son. We just moved into our new house, and he's been a super kid lately, so he deserves it.

I figured adoption over buying one was the way to go. Also, this kitty is a year old, so she's a little more chill, and that's what we want.

I guess I hadn't figured on an interview and waiting period. We go to get her this morning only to be told that we'll be called Monday or Tuesday for the "interview".

My son was a little disappointed (okay, maybe me moreso than him), but he said he could wait.

I suppose it's a good idea for them to adopt out this way as at least one line of defense against the animals going to bad homes. Granted some of the questions on the application were a little more personal than I think they should be, i.e. what my salary is, how long I've been in my profession, etc.

I assume I'll need a scratching post, litter box/litter, food and bowls. Anything I'm leaving out here?

Anywho, she's all black and her name is Isis. We're excited to say the least.
 
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Rogue

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Remember, black cats are decendent of Siamese and can sometimes have a tough temperament.
 
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MisterJackson

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Originally posted by: Cattlegod
The fact that you have Jackson in your nick scares me.
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It was based off of "Sorry Miss Jackson", as in I have a crazy "Baby's momma". I came up with the nick long before all the MJ trial sh1t. I guess I'll have to change it now!

Originally posted by: RogueRemember, black cats are decendent of Siamese and can sometimes have a tough temperament.
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I did not know that, thanks.


 
Anubis

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cats are awsome, good for you for getting one, id add toys to that list of things you wanna get,

however personbally id suggest you get a kitten from the humane societyrather then adopts a year old cat, but thats just me
 
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Reel

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That interview sounds really in depth. When I adopted my dog, they made me fill out a brief application, called my landlord to see if dogs were allowed, and asked for the money. Then I had to sign a paper saying there were no returns for behavioral problems and that the pet was not for food. Good luck with the cat though. I may get one when I move and have more income.
 
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QurazyQuisp

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Get a dog, kids will have much more fun with them. Not only that, they're better. Get an attractive dog so when you make your son walk him, he can pick up some chicks.
 
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I agree with Anubis, but you have to find what type of toys the cat likes. I have 2, one just goes nuts over little balls with bells in them and the rings off of plastic milk jugs (the fully round ones, not the ones you peel off), the other likes strings. The one thing that they both love is a laser pointer, they both can chase the little red dot for hours on end. :D

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...and that the pet was not for food.
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Part of the reason they have an interview and waiting period is to prevent animals from going to bad homes, but the other reason is that they don't want the animals coming back to them. They want to make sure that YOU want the animal, so it gives you some time to think.

I would get seperate food and water bowls, they just seem to work better. Get a nice big, sturdy litter box that uses disposable liners. Look for one that is enclosed with a removable cover, it will cut down on the litter that the cat kicks everywhere, and if she misses (this does happen, especially if the box is too small), hopefully it won't spray out onto the floor. The trick will be getting her to use an enclosed box. Some cats won't use them for whatever reason.

A scratching post is a good idea, but if you are going to keep her in doors permanently (which is a good idea for her own health and safety), consider getting her declawed. There are a lot of people out there that are vehemently against declawing, but it is a good way to ensure the safety of you, your family, and your belongings. Just an idea.

One thing I've seen is a scratch pad. It has corragated card board in the center, with a circular track around the outside where a ball rolls around. The ball cannot pop out as it is slightly enclosed. Cats seem to love it, and you can get replacement card board when the scratch pad wears out.

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Shadowknight

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Consider getting a couple of mouse toys; one of my cats LOVES chasing after it. In fact, when I'm on the toilet she'll start knocking a toy mouse through the door in front of me sincec she wants to play since I'm a "captive audience". If I leave the door open she'll carry a toy mouse to me and drop it, expecting me to play fetch with her.

Consider a kitty bed, though not all cats will actually use it. Kitty condos can be hit or miss; some cats will get in them and some won't. My cats won't get inside one, but they love taking naps on top of it.

Get kitty treats, particuarly ones with an anti-hairball forumla. Consider getting cat food with the teeth cleaning formula in it to make that yearly visit to the vet easier on them.

Laser pointer, the plastic rings from milk cartons, all good things for a cat to play with. My cats have gotten used to the laser pointer jingling on my key chain and will immediately go into hunting mode, trying to get ready to chase the little red dot of light.

Lots of love.
 
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Orsorum

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I would have answered most questions except for ones like "What is your salary?" To which I would have replied, "Are you my wife, my credit card company, or the IRS? No? Then it's none of your business."
 
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My experience with my girlfriends cat has led me to believe that scratching posts are a waste of money. An even bigger waste of money is what they really prefer to scratch on....expensive furniture. My girlfriend wouldn't dream of declawing the cat, she thinks it's cruel. Apparently its like having the first joint of all your fingers cutoff. I hear they make some plastic/rubber nail covers as an alternative for declawing, but i would imagine that they fall off rather easily.

As far as toys go, her cat would rather rip up magazines or play with a milk bottle seal, than play with the toys that are bought for her.

 
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Codegen

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Our cat isn't too bad on clawing (She's also spayed).

I don't know why people think neuturing is a good alternative.

"Declawing is cruel, so let's open this kitty's ball-sack! RAWR!!!!"
 
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amicold

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Originally posted by: Anubis
cats are awsome, good for you for getting one, id add toys to that list of things you wanna get,

however personbally id suggest you get a kitten from the humane societyrather then adopts a year old cat, but thats just me
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Kittens will always get adopted. Older cats are always unwelcome so when someone takes one leave it alone.
 
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Shadowknight

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Oh, I forgot, get one of those round things from Wal-mart that has a ball inside. My cats love knocking in round and round. Yes, declawing is very very nasty to the cat. Scratching posts DO work for my cats. One of them used to have a nasty habit of biting on some wood in the bathroom, there's this stuff at Petsmart which is specifically made to smell bad so animals won't want to be near it. I used this for a week or two, and now she's associated the smell to the extent where she doesn't bite the wood anymore, and that was about 5 months ago. You can try that on furniture, see if it helps. I still have 95% of the bottle, so it doesn't take much when you spray it.

If the kitty's not too friendly I've heard there's a pheromone pleasant to cats you can spray on yourself which helps sometimes, but I haven't tried it myself. One of my cats is fairly aloof, so maybe this will help him unclench a bit.
 
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