Thinking about adopting a cat

PSU · May 21, 2015, 10:01:13 PM

never owned a cat in my life, only dogs.

What should I expect?

The Lord Ruler · May 21, 2015, 10:02:00 PM

smelly piss

DAS B00T x2 · May 21, 2015, 10:06:38 PM

Whatever room you decide to keep the litter box in will never be clean until about a year after the cat finally dies.

Я люблю наркотики · May 21, 2015, 10:10:21 PM

Your cat will play with any small item you own.

Hahahaha very funny Zonda · May 21, 2015, 10:20:52 PM

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Korra · May 21, 2015, 10:21:44 PM

expect them to not give a fuck

Kiwicake · May 21, 2015, 10:25:38 PM

They use everything as scratching posts

It's important for them to have a scratching post since it's good for their claws but try to teach them to use something like an actual scratching post >.>

Also they're very independent! So you don't need to worry a lot about them!

Azumarill · May 21, 2015, 10:28:37 PM

Try to get one as young as possible, so that you can make an "impression" on them. They'll be a lot more affectionate/playful with you that way.

Cats are generally pretty low-effort, just keep them fed and shit and make sure their litterbox doesn't ever get bad (there are automatic litterboxes that are much lower-effort that you can buy, changing litter is a pain in the ass and all the clay dust/fumes aren't good for your health or the cats). Try not to let it be an outside cat, they generally have much lower lifespans. Don't declaw it; it's a very inhumane process, and you can keep their claws trimmed (there are special tools for this) and get them scratching posts/other stuff to play with so that they don't tear up your furniture.

Spay/neuter it. Try to brush it fairly thoroughly at least once a week (if it sheds, that is; cats are good at grooming themselves and you'll generally only need to brush them every once in a while unless they shed really badly).

Please treat it well. I know you're probably not the type of person to abuse a cat but a lot of folks seem kind of jaded when it comes to cats and if they don't like the cat/turns out they aren't really cat people the cat usually suffers a very bad life. If you keep it for a while and decide that it isn't for you, do your best to find a loving home so the cat can live a long and happy life.

cxfhvxgkcf-56:7 · May 21, 2015, 10:50:41 PM

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PSU · May 21, 2015, 11:05:08 PM

Thanks guys. Most of you were very informative.

nͫiͤcͫeͤ · May 21, 2015, 11:05:16 PM

cats won't rape themselves