Kittens

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I know this is a tech forum and there is another friend about Lynx Tip Kittens (Or something like that)

But my Mum is considering the idea of getting a Kitten and I'm just wondering what type is a good one to get Like; friendly, doesn't always malt playful etc

Thanks

 

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Male cats are more social, friendly and also less likely to stray in my experience. No doubt someone will disagree but it's a fact males are more affectionate. I have two male tabbys and they're great. Just head down to the animal sanctuary and see what's there.

Thanks

I've been looking on the RSPCA website and there is a lot of kittens on there but my mum wants to get one privately :S

 

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It will be an indoor Cat As we live on a busy main road

 

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Cats are awesome, end of.

This ;D And why I'm trying to push my mum to definitely get one

@Morba Lmao It will be able to go into the back garden but making sure it doesn't run off aha

 

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Well, there are advantages of getting kittens from the animal sanctuary. They'll be checked over for full fitness, you'll be given dates for when certain things need to happen i.e. speying and neutering etc. Basically you have peace of mind.

I'm not saying don't buy privately but one of the reasons I don't is because if I decide the kitten is not right for me then I'll feel like a dick lol!

Lol, Do you have to pay to re-home them from an animal sanctuary and what happens if you go to get one from there, what sort of checks do they do etc

 

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If it can be in the back garden it will be over the wall fyi.

Don't have any walls It wouldn't be let out all the time would be now and then

 

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I'll probably keep looking to see what's around, My nan knows someone who might have some Kitten's so I might get in touch with her

 

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Well the animal sanctuary I've had three kittens from charge £60 per kitten. It's a little expensive but it's a charity and they desperately needed funding and any help they can get. They're literally overloaded with kittens all the time unfortunately. The RSPCA might be different with their charges though.

They'll ask you all sorts of questions that test the suitability of yourself as an owner. For example, have you had pets before? Have you had cats before? Do you live on a main road?(just state it'll be kept indoors) Do you agree to have it speyed/neutered? Do you mind if we check up on the animal with you in 6 months? (they rarely do).

Fairly easy then, Don't really know any other place apart from the RSPCA but I should think there would be some local to me

 

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Well you can ask friends and family over the next couple of weeks to see if they know of anywhere. Thats how I found out about my local animal sanctuary, just by asking friends. Otherwise, google?

I know my cousins mum has a cattery but I don't think she sells or breeds them, Been looking on google can't really find much apart from old adds :/

 

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Try the Cats Protection League.

Thanks!

 

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You won't be stopping a cat getting out of the garden unless you stick it on a leash

Aha a Cat on a leash would look funny

 

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I found one on CPL, It's in Coventry and it's 1 of 3 Only 12 weeks old, will show my mum when she gets up (She works nights)

 

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I want my mum to get up now so I can show her the kitten

 

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Obligitory you need to post pics when you get said kitten

Fingers crossed we get one and I will do indeed

 

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It's one of the first things I'm going to do when I get my own place next year

Have never had a kitten before, parents have had cat's but before I was born, Always been to other peoples houses and they've had cat's I think it's my time to get one Love them they make me laugh

 

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Two words if you do end up getting a kitten:

Lasar. Pointer.

Many hours of entertainment to be had .

Youtube time it is lol

 

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I would have thought Female Cat's would have been nicer but I'm wrong

I've found a lovely Kitten 12 weeks old just waiting to show my mum

 

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I love Kittens & Cats, I'll give a call to the local Rescue Centre and Sanctuarys again - they didn't have any Siamese Kittens when I last checked so I'll carry on trying the local Siamese Breeders again as they are probably more specialist and more likely to help.

I'm looking forward to piccies when you do get your Kitten

Will do indeed

The Kitten that I'm looking at is a Ginger and White Male

 

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The standard non-Pedigree Moggies do tend to enjoy a longer life - thats my biggest concern with getting a Siamese, but apparently Siamese Cats are healthy as far as Pedigree Cats go.

I can't wait to get a Kitten now, Before I was going to get some other junk but that won't be as fun as a Kitten Maybe the Kitten will be more work but will be more enjoyable

 

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Hehe, so long as the Kitten has a Catbox (that is cleaned and refilled with litter - at least every week) to do it's business in and you feed it and give it love and affection, you'll have a great friend and companion.

Hardest part might be toilet training your Kitten, but shouldn't take too long

Yeah, depending on how dirty it get's, Might even clean it out twice a week, I'll make the most out of having a kitten Love playing with them and teasing them with their toys,

Is it easy to do? As I've only toilet trained dogs before