Show us your kitty cats

bastic said:
my Norwegian.

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That is a very regal looking cat, ide love an NFC, utterly stunning. :)
 
VoG said:
That is a very regal looking cat, ide love an NFC, utterly stunning. :)
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Thanks:)
4 years old now. weights around 9.7kg and still slim :) can feel all his rib bones when you stroke him.

his dad was around 6kg...breeder says its the biggest she had so far :)
 
knip said:
So does that mean this one would fit?


Sureflap Microchip Cat Flap https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B003EGIM3O/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_x40yvb0JASSYB
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That's a good choice of flap. Mine is the large version of that and it's a quality bit of kit. Size wise it's very close. If you go to a website with a decent description (Amazon is always lacking with descriptions and sizes) the dimensions for the cutout required are:-

The size of hole required to fit your cat flap = 165mm (W) x 171mm (H)

Same width but 3mm shorter than your current flap, that's if your's is indeed the Catmate 309. To make sure, take those four caps off in each corner of your current flap and undo the four screws. Take the front off and measure your cutout.
 
Obviously there are many cat lovers on here, but where would you recommend getting a kitten from?
After much thought, and advice from the GD community we have decided a dog isn't right for our current circumstances, but a cat would fit the bill.

So, a house cat is required, mainly because of the proximity to a main road. Pet shop, adopt, local advertising e.g. Gumtree or somewhere else?
 
Lonewolf said:
Obviously there are many cat lovers on here, but where would you recommend getting a kitten from?
After much thought, and advice from the GD community we have decided a dog isn't right for our current circumstances, but a cat would fit the bill.

So, a house cat is required, mainly because of the proximity to a main road. Pet shop, adopt, local advertising e.g. Gumtree or somewhere else?
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Find a local independent cat rescue, the bigger ones like rspca have a lot more rules and regulations than the smaller ones. My two were from Bristol and Wales cat rescue for example.

I'd avoid gumtree as it's usually someone trying to make a quick buck and you may end up with problem cats.

Also if you're going to be out at work all day, I'd recommend getting two kittens, that way they have each other for company.
 
Find a local resuce/rehoming/fostering place & grab from there... they will likely ask for a donation, but only to the amount that covers (sometimes it isn't even enough to cover) the early vet bills.
 
Lonewolf said:
Obviously there are many cat lovers on here, but where would you recommend getting a kitten from?
After much thought, and advice from the GD community we have decided a dog isn't right for our current circumstances, but a cat would fit the bill.

So, a house cat is required, mainly because of the proximity to a main road. Pet shop, adopt, local advertising e.g. Gumtree or somewhere else?
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Your local cat rescue. They come chipped and neutered/ spayed with the necessary inoculations. I got one last year and she is an absolute joy. Cost around 60 quid in total then you have all the necessary toys bowls litter tray etc etc but well worth it.
 
Kronos said:
Your local cat rescue. They come chipped and neutered/ spayed with the necessary inoculations. I got one last year and she is an absolute joy. Cost around 60 quid in total then you have all the necessary toys bowls litter tray etc etc but well worth it.
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+1. Adopt, don't shop.

Classic tale from these very forums was "Foxeye" who wanted a pedigree cat because he didn't want a shelter cat as he didn't know what their temperament would be like, they would likely be "damaged" and all that. Well, he got a pedigree and it exhibited all of the traits that he didn't want. Karma much? :D
 
All 3 of our cats are rescues. Even Wilfred, who appears to be a Maine ****.

Got the latest (Scampi) from Cats Protection, who were excellent.
 
ubern00b said:
+1. Adopt, don't shop.

Classic tale from these very forums was "Foxeye" who wanted a pedigree cat because he didn't want a shelter cat as he didn't know what their temperament would be like, they would likely be "damaged" and all that. Well, he got a pedigree and it exhibited all of the traits that he didn't want. Karma much? :D
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+1 for adoption. There are so many cats in need of a home that will be destroyed if they are not rehomed :(

We adopted our two from an owner who wasn't fully aware of the cost implications of owning cats when she got them. They were cute balls of fluff for her kids to love - but then the reality came home and to her credit, she did the right thing and sought to get them rehomed when they were 6 months old.

What happened to Foxeye's cat? I also wonder if the issues with his cat's behaviour were anything to do with the owner? lol.

But yeah - pedigrees are nice if you plan to keep it indoors and you have plenty of money. Everyone else need not apply :)

Although having said that, at our last house a neighbour had a pedigree Bengal that became friends with one of ours, and he was definitely an outdoor cat. Absolutely beautiful cat, and more beautiful was to watch him exercising / playing in an outside environment where he could really use all of his strength and agility to its full potential. Amazing cats, but at £400-£800 per kitten I wouldn't want to risk it being stolen and I simply couldn't keep such a magnificent animal couped up in the house - certainly not after seeing the raw athleticism they have in an outdoor environment. Maybe one day I will live on a farm or something and can hove one then lol :p
 
Lonewolf said:
So, a house cat is required, mainly because of the proximity to a main road. Pet shop, adopt, local advertising e.g. Gumtree or somewhere else?
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Try and make sure you either get a kitten who has never been outside before, or a cat that has been kept as an indoor cat.

If you adopt an outdoor cat and keep it confined to a house, you may have all kinds of behavioural problems.
 
I live in a flat by myself. Are older house cats perfectly happy to never go outside though? I was thinking of maybe getting a rescue cat or one who is getting on a bit and just wants a nice quite life and happy to just laze around all day. Just want to give an older cat a nice few years if peace.
 
Dave85 said:
I live in a flat by myself. Are older house cats perfectly happy to never go outside though? I was thinking of maybe getting a rescue cat or one who is getting on a bit and just wants a nice quite life and happy to just laze around all day. Just want to give an older cat a nice few years if peace.
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Really all depends on the cat. But it is great you want to give an older cat a home as they often get overlooked for the younger cats. Best thing to do would be state your intentions and what you are looking for to the people at whatever rehoming service you choose to use and they should hopefully be able to pair you with a suitable cat.
 
Dave85 said:
I live in a flat by myself. Are older house cats perfectly happy to never go outside though? I was thinking of maybe getting a rescue cat or one who is getting on a bit and just wants a nice quite life and happy to just laze around all day. Just want to give an older cat a nice few years if peace.
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This is awesome. Well done you! If it isn't too far from you might I suggest:

http://goldies-cat-rescue.co.uk/

This is where I rescued my two from and they specialise in older cats.
 
Thanks folks, will certainly take a look at that site. I was looking on the sspca site and they have very few older non outdoor cats. I will give our local cat shelter my criteria and see what they have as well. Will be good to come home after work to some company :)
 
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