YAPT: Yet another Pet (Cat) Thread: First timer here!

[Turkish]

So I am thinking about adopting my friend's kittie because his property management doesn't allow pets. I am currently on a lease for a 1 bedroom apartment, where there is plenty of space because half of the people on this complex has pets. Anyways, I am in college, so I am gone to classes 5-6 hours a day, and I probably go out 2-3 hours a day... So I will be out of my house around 8-9 hours a day. My question is, should I adopt this kittie? She is 3 months old and I have played with her for a couple of times, she seemed to like me. She didn't have any problems about me playing with her, she even came after me when I was leaving my friend's house. Either way, 4-5 years ago, when I was a senior in high school, we had a cat (7 year old cat) and I really liked having an animal around. It was fun, and I enjoyed it. So what should I look into? Do you think me being out of the house for 8-9 hours a day will bother the kittie? I know most cats don't give a damn, but since she is only 3 months old, do you, cat experts, see any problems for me adopting this kittie?

Thanks!!!

 

[dabuddha]

You won't want to give him up.

 

[mcveigh]

cats are great b/c they don't need a lot of attention and they can pee/poop in a box.

go for it!

 

[Danman]

Go for it dude!

 

[spanky]

i heard that cats like to be tossed into a dryer.

 

[Linflas]

If you do adopt it do it with the understanding that you are taking on a responsibility that could last 20 years.

 

[Shelly21]

Originally posted by: mcveigh
cats are great b/c they don't need a lot of attention and they can pee/poop in a box.

go for it!

Go for it,

all you other cat haters , you hear me? you go to hell, you go to hell and die!

 

[TwinkleToes77]

The kitty will be fine with you being gone 8-9 hours a day.. thats a typical work day. But yes.. keep in mind that this is about a 20 year commitment.

 

[notfred]

The cat will be fine when you're gone. Our cat just sleeps when we're not home and gets up to play with us when we get back.

 

[Triumph]

Once the cat is no longer a kitten, being away from it will be no sweat. She won't care. Of course, don't expect things to be a cakewalk when she's a kitten. She'll want to play, and if you aren't there, she's going to get into everything she can and possibly tear up a bunch of stuff. Just be prepared to clean up a mess after you come home every day. But that's only temporary, plus the adorableness far outweighs the mess!

 

[Turkish]

Alrighty, I think I am ready for it Gonna do a bit more research and hear what others had experienced I have leather furniture, that's the only big concern though :Q

 

[Demon-Xanth]

Review on kittens

They got a high rating too.

 

[Ausm]

I like cats they make great pets especially if you live in an apartment.

Ausm

 

[Turkish]

Originally posted by: ausm
I like cats they make great pets especially if you live in an apartment.

Ausm

Yeah and it's better to have a cat here because during winter here, you dont want to get your ass out of the house in the morning, frickin cold!

ahh i am excited!

 

[Dedpuhl]

I'd like to get a kitty, but I'm afraid my roommate would let it out of the apartment.

Then there are the initial costs: declawing, neutering, shots, etc.

 

[Shelly21]

Dont worry about your couch, most cats doesn't like that kind of material... they prefer cloth couch.

So if you have something like that, get kitty paws (or a similar product, it's a two-sided plastic tape)

 

[TheNinja]

Originally posted by: Dedpuhl
I'd like to get a kitty, but I'm afraid my roommate would let it out of the apartment.

Then there are the initial costs: declawing, neutering, shots, etc.

Please don't get people here started on that topic.
EDIT: Too late (see post below mine)

 

[Shelly21]

Originally posted by: Dedpuhl
I'd like to get a kitty, but I'm afraid my roommate would let it out of the apartment.

Then there are the initial costs: declawing, neutering, shots, etc.

Why would you want to have a cat and then declawing it? Imagine someone chopping off the tip of your fingers.....
try clippers, they're more pet friendly.....

 

[TwinkleToes77]

Originally posted by: Triumph
Once the cat is no longer a kitten, being away from it will be no sweat. She won't care. Of course, don't expect things to be a cakewalk when she's a kitten. She'll want to play, and if you aren't there, she's going to get into everything she can and possibly tear up a bunch of stuff. Just be prepared to clean up a mess after you come home every day. But that's only temporary, plus the adorableness far outweighs the mess!

That reminds me of my cat when he was a kitten. Id come home and have a roll of paper towels all over the floor or toilet paper that he grabbed the end of and ran with it.

 

[TwinkleToes77]

dp

 

[gistech1978]

kitty will be okay
ive heard leaving a radio on low volume or some music will help kitty not be so lonely.
tahts what i do with my cat when i leave town for the weekend or im at work.

 

[TwinkleToes77]

tp wtf

 

[TwinkleToes77]

qp holy #$@$

 

[TheNinja]

Originally posted by: TwinkleToes77

Originally posted by: Triumph
Once the cat is no longer a kitten, being away from it will be no sweat. She won't care. Of course, don't expect things to be a cakewalk when she's a kitten. She'll want to play, and if you aren't there, she's going to get into everything she can and possibly tear up a bunch of stuff. Just be prepared to clean up a mess after you come home every day. But that's only temporary, plus the adorableness far outweighs the mess!

That reminds me of my cat when he was a kitten. Id come home and have a roll of paper towels all over the floor or toilet paper that he grabbed the end of and ran with it.

YES, WE KNOW!! you've posted that story 4 times in the last 18 minutes

 

[Dedpuhl]

Originally posted by: Staley8

Originally posted by: Dedpuhl
I'd like to get a kitty, but I'm afraid my roommate would let it out of the apartment.

Then there are the initial costs: declawing, neutering, shots, etc.

Please don't get people here started on that topic.
EDIT: Too late (see post below mine)

d'oh!