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Topic: Adopting a New Cat

Adoption of a Cat

Tips on Helping an Adopted Cat Adjust

Tips on Introducing Your Adopted Cat to Your Other Pets

Should You Adopt That Stray?

I'm thinking of acquiring a kitten but I'm not sure what breed I want. What are the most popular breeds of cats?

We are getting a new kitten but already have a dog. Will they get along?

I’m thinking of getting a kitten, but I have a cat that is 5 years old. What should I do to make it easy on the cat?

I am going to obtain a Shar-Pei puppy and I would like to know what breed of kitten I should obtain for harmony?

My 9-month-old kitten was so close and loving before I got the new kitten. She never comes near me now. She just wants to be with the 5-month-old kitten. I got my original cat for company and now I have no company. The second kitten was feral and is still scared of me. She won't let me pet her except when I am feeding her. I hate to admit this but I wish I hadn't gotten the 2nd kitten. But they do keep each other company during the day when I work. Is there any way I can get them to be closer with me. My older kitten was so close to me before I brought in a kitten that was born in my backyard.

I have found two siblings stray kittens about 3-4 months old who are very attached. I would like to keep only one but do not want to separate them if it will cause them any distress. Will they adjust or be better off if I can find someone to keep them together?

I'm trying to adopt a new puppy and kitten at the same time. Could you give insight on what steps to take as far as ages, living conditions and so forth? The puppy is going to be a Pembroke Welsh Corgi. Does the kind of kitten make a difference? Please tell me if this is a bad idea. If so, which one should I get first?

Where is a good place to look for a kitten? I am interested in getting 2 kittens from the same litter. Where should I look?

We are debating about getting a cat or a kitten. We have two boys ages 3 & 4. I'm an at-home mom. Do you suggest getting a kitten, or would it be best to get a full-grown cat. I've heard two different opinions, and was curious to what you thought, since you are a "kitten expert."

I recently adopted a 2 yr old tabby from a shelter and am looking to find a vet to take her to for a physical exam and to receive the remainder of her vaccines (she only received rabies vaccine from the shelter). Do you have any advice on how to go about selecting a vet? I had a bad experience with the previous vet I visited with my other cat and want to make sure I find a quality vet to care for my cat. Is there any way to research a vet beforehand so you know that you are selecting the right vet?

I have a wonderful 15 year old cat. She is very much a lap cat and sleeps with me at night. I recently became engaged to a man with a very bad cat allergy. I am currently searching for a new home for my sweet kitty. My goal is to find a quiet home with no kids to most emulate the current dynamics of our home. I would like to find someone that I know well and could still visit her and remain, in some way, a part of her life. My question is, how severely could this affect her. This is terribly stressful for me and I feel horrible, but I want to do what is best for her.

What is a good kitten for a child?

Where can I find a kitten?

I recently adopted a nine month old spayed female calico/Siamese mix from an animal hospital. She's lived in a cage for most of her life with little interaction with people. I visited her 4 times before deciding to take her home. She was friendly, laid in my arms, rubbed into my neck and purred. I took her home where I have a 7-year-old neutered male. The first night she remained cuddly. Once she became friendly with my male cat she stopped interacting with humans altogether. If we make a move toward her she runs. Sometimes if we look at her too long she runs. We're so disappointed. We thought we were adopting another sweet lovable kitty and she doesn't want any part of us. She's totally enamored with my other cat and just follows him around. What are we to do to get her involved with us?

I just adopted a cat from a shelter that was abused by his former owner. He is 5 to 6 years old. My problem is that he has a very bad temper. Often he goes from high moods to low mean moods. I never know what to expect. Is there something that I can do to help him adjust?

Can we put a flea collar on our two-month-old kitty? We just adopted her and thought a collar would be better than sprays or powders.

How do you name your kitten?

What kind of kitten would be good for a very active household?

I've just recently lost my cat. I am thinking of adopting another, but am feeling guilty about considering it. How soon is too soon to adopt a cat after the loss of one? I should also tell you that I still have one cat, although they weren't very close, they did play together often and had lived together for 4 years.

My parents just moved out into the country and the past couple of days when I have gone out to visit them, a cat has been sitting on their front step. When I go over to it, it loves to be petted and is craving attention. I have never owned a cat and I don't know anything about taking care of them. I'm not sure if it's abandoned or if I should take it in. I'm seriously considering bringing it home, but I don't know if it has fleas or any other types of disease. I have 3 pet rabbits also and I don't want the cat to give them anything.

My daughter has asked for a kitten for Christmas. We have two cats and a four-month-old puppy already. Do you think this is wise?

What is a good place to buy a kitten that is not sick, abused, healthy and has already most of his/her shots?

This is my first kitten/cat ever! I bought a collar for her, but it's too big right now for her. Are their advantages/disadvantages to having a collar on her?

I recently adopted an intact male cat (soon to be neutered); I have a smaller neutered male who is understandably upset. I am introducing them gradually. I have noticed that the new, larger cat rolls onto his back and curls his paws inward (as if he's knitting); is this a sign of submission?

I adopted 11-year-old Sugar three months ago. She spends most of her time hiding in a closet. When she does venture out, our one-year-old, Trouble, chases her and harasses her back in. Is there something I can do about that? Or should I continue to let the two cats handle it. They verbally abuse each other at every meeting.

What are necessary qualities for a family adopting two kittens?

We have recently adopted a 4-month old kitten. When I am sleeping or lying on the couch watching TV, the kitten will start rooting around in my hair and purring very loudly. There are times when he nips at my ear. If I try to move away, he moves right with me and seems to get agitated that I am moving away from him. He only does it to me. He hasn't tried this with my husband or the children. What is he doing and why?

I've never had a cat and never really been around them very much, but I would like to get a kitten. What is the most important thing I should know before I get a kitten?

I was thinking about adopting a kitten, the kitten is a Maine Coon/Calico mix. What do you think its temperament will be?

I'm going to get a new kitten. I don't know anything about it. I don't know what I should feed it, or what kind of food she likes. What kind of food should I feed her?

I have been looking into getting 2 kittens to be outside barn cats. I have gone to a few animal rescues and have found that they will not let me adopt a kitten knowing it will be an outside cat. I have told them the kitten will spend the first few months inside until it is old enough to go out side and will have warm shelter in the tack room, plenty of food and water, as well as love and human interaction. The rescue groups stressed that ALL cats adopted must be indoor cats and they have made me feel like a horrible person for wanting an outdoor cat. Is it inhumane to have an outside cat?

My husband will be bringing home the cat that we are adopting at 2 a.m. Is it safe to leave the cat alone to explore while my family sleeps or should we pick the cat up during the day? We know nothing of the animal as my husband is getting it from a friend at work.

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