Pros and cons of getting a cat
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By the seaside...
Machine monkey said:
Are they as friendly and sociable as I've heard? Apparently they are the dogs of the cat world but then the Internet says a lot of things. Also been lead to believe male cats are friendlier, is this true?
Funnily enough I've been thinking of a cat, the first question I asked myself is which is the friendliest breed as some breeds can be quite cold and distant which for me kinda defeats the reason to have one if it ignores you most of the time or is not very affectionate. We had a neighbours cat I think it was a tabby which was so friendly and always came running towards you and wanted to be with you wheras other cats in the area are completely the opposite and bolt as soon as you approach it. I don't think cats are that messy are they? as they clean and groom themselves in the main.
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RubyBlueZ4MC said:Jasey said:Maine coon cats can get pretty big. Ours is 10k.
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We went to look a rescue cat last weekend that wasn't officially a Maine Coon but was also 10kg and slept in a dog basket. Very friendly thing it was (unfortunately it was a black cat and won't match my house or my superstitious ideologies)
That's a big cat! How much does cat food average a week if you don't mind me asking?
Virtually any cat will be gentle, friendly and sociable if it's been treated correctly - they shouldn't be removed from thecir mother too early as they need to learn 'social skills' from being with the rest of the litter.
Whenever we've got new kittens they bond with you very quickly and often follow you from room to room until they get used to their new home - it's lovely if you can get two from the same litter as they can play together for ages (ours still do and they're 7 now)
Whenever we've got new kittens they bond with you very quickly and often follow you from room to room until they get used to their new home - it's lovely if you can get two from the same litter as they can play together for ages (ours still do and they're 7 now)
Maddox is very cute! I am a total stresshead so would welcome the calming effect.
our insurance is £25 a month for two...
as for breed & friendliness I don't think there is any sure fire way to tell - we have two sisters from the same litter - one is and always has been friendly, always talks, always wants some fuss - the other... only on her terms! - Some of our neighbours don't realise we have two, so secretive is the one!
oh - see my avatar for the friendly one
as for breed & friendliness I don't think there is any sure fire way to tell - we have two sisters from the same litter - one is and always has been friendly, always talks, always wants some fuss - the other... only on her terms! - Some of our neighbours don't realise we have two, so secretive is the one!
oh - see my avatar for the friendly one
RubyBlueZ4MC said:
Ours really is he will follow you home. Sits and watches tv with us he really is a great guy. His brother Taz was the same but he is not with us anymore Taz used to sit on my wife's shoulder like a parrot!! Ous is a small fella at 8.5kg!!
Do it Ruby.
Love cats and had loads around the house when growing up. We'd get one now if we weren't living in a second floor flat. The 20 year thing is relevant of course, but they'll quickly become part of the family and are pretty low maintenance. Like all pets though, it's just time away from the house when you ally need to consider your options of course.
Keep us posted
Love cats and had loads around the house when growing up. We'd get one now if we weren't living in a second floor flat. The 20 year thing is relevant of course, but they'll quickly become part of the family and are pretty low maintenance. Like all pets though, it's just time away from the house when you ally need to consider your options of course.
Keep us posted
Maine Coons are top cats
here is Grand Premier Mabalakat Georgia Brown
and her half-brother Grand Champion Mabalakat Flash Harry
They are big cats but extremely gentle & laid back. Mine have a secure garden, I would never let any of my cats out on the streets again having had two moggies killed by cars before.
Be careful if you do decide to go for a pedigree cat. There are some very bad breeders out there who think they can make money from cat breeding & have no scruples. I know some excellent breeders I would recommend. PM me if you want, I'm always happy to cat chat.
here is Grand Premier Mabalakat Georgia Brown
and her half-brother Grand Champion Mabalakat Flash Harry
They are big cats but extremely gentle & laid back. Mine have a secure garden, I would never let any of my cats out on the streets again having had two moggies killed by cars before.
Be careful if you do decide to go for a pedigree cat. There are some very bad breeders out there who think they can make money from cat breeding & have no scruples. I know some excellent breeders I would recommend. PM me if you want, I'm always happy to cat chat.
Paulwirral
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gannet said:our insurance is £25 a month for two...
as for breed & friendliness I don't think there is any sure fire way to tell - we have two sisters from the same litter - one is and always has been friendly, always talks, always wants some fuss - the other... only on her terms! - Some of our neighbours don't realise we have two, so secretive is the one!
oh - see my avatar for the friendly one
I had brother and sister exactly the same , fat and lazy and absolute killer , one asleep in the basket , the other waiting for you coming in with its paw on the mouses tail so it can kill it in front of you
Large cat may bring you a bigger trophy
or may lay around even more 
in my experience the males are bone idle and females are active
This is Lola. Had her a couple of months now. Couldn't imagine life without her. Such a stress buster.
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Don't get a cat..
Compassion usually overcomes matching interior design and ideological mumbo jumbo, and if it doesn't then hamsters are pretty cute..
RubyBlueZ4MC said:Jasey said:Maine coon cats can get pretty big. Ours is 10k
:worthless:
We went to look a rescue cat last weekend that wasn't officially a Maine Coon but was also 10kg and slept in a dog basket. Very friendly thing it was (unfortunately it was a black cat and won't match my house or my superstitious ideologies)
Don't get a cat..
Compassion usually overcomes matching interior design and ideological mumbo jumbo, and if it doesn't then hamsters are pretty cute..
Lovely pics Big Red Cat are they show cats?
We live in a gated development away from the main road and I have a reasonable sized garden, hopefully this may be a bit safer overall.
My bf sponsors Cats Protection UK so we are more inclined to ideally get a rescue cat if the right one comes along. We are open to other options however - will see how things develop and possibly get in touch - thanks Still contemplating right now although the response to this thread is making me more and more inclined to get one 
Lola is a little cutie :wub:
are they show cats? We live in a gated development away from the main road and I have a reasonable sized garden, hopefully this may be a bit safer overall.
My bf sponsors Cats Protection UK so we are more inclined to ideally get a rescue cat if the right one comes along. We are open to other options however - will see how things develop and possibly get in touch - thanks
Still contemplating right now although the response to this thread is making me more and more inclined to get one Lola is a little cutie :wub:
Nelly Welly
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I have fourteen, and I can honestly say I was totally "dog" for forty years but now the cats are part of life itself.
Once your owned by a cat you cannot escape ever !
Once your owned by a cat you cannot escape ever !