Should I get a kitten? - update 2 - She is a He

[dodsi]

Dear auntie BCF - our rescue cat died earlier this year just before the birth of my now 5 month old daughter. We took her out on Friday to a kiddie farm type place where we saw a sign that they had some kitten for adoption and stupidly went to look at them - they had a lovely black chilled out girl kitten. So dear auntie BCF should I get the kitten?

[Ste]

Does a bear shit in the woods?

[pepperami]

Can you and the family commit to another little family member?
You know you want to.
It’s no good asking us to talk you out of it.
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[dodsi]

[Pete.]

[Chinaboy]

Yes, you know you want to.

[Sister Sledge]

Yes and no!

Pets bring extra commitment and sure they can be held in a cattery if on holiday - just means extra costs - vet bills too. If that's affordable then I don't see why not.

Will it be a house cat or allowed outside?

[dodsi]

[t121anf]

No, pets are to tying. You'll want to be out and about soon with your daughter, leaving the cat home alone or left to roam the streets annoying your neighbours.

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[LustyLew]

I have two indoor cats. One nut case who charges around most of her waking hours, and her big brother (twice her size) who is more chilled. Only runs around for a couple of hours then snoozes/cuddles.

Both are well adjusted to being indoor cats, though I have lots of toys and things for them to climb on/hunt/kill (especially my ankles!)

Used a couple of cat sitters as I think they're a lot less stressful for indoor cats. They are in their environment/home and a new visitor who feeds/plays with them is always welcome! If I had outdoor cats, I would probably go for a cattery as they'll be able to be watched for any medical problems.

Oh and yes, get kitteh!

[A100man]

Cats need to be outside where they can do some good (catching vermin). Wait until you get your house IMO.
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[linuxyeti]

Have you a dog, that's hungry, if so, yes, get 1, save on a tin of dog food
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[Polarbear]

[duhawkz]

Nah its fine as long as its raw
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[Sister Sledge]

Only things I don't like about cats are them killing local wildlife and when cat turd gets up my finger nails - and why I'd asked about indoors and out.
I suppose a bell collar will help keep birds safer but ultimately a cat is a killing machine.

I'm not against cats but do feel they should be kept indoors.

[Ste]

If you're getting cat eggs up your fingernails then you're doing it wrong.

[Kawasaki Jimbo]

It depends on whether the death of a loved one in your early teens is an inevitable life lesson or a crushing blow at a vulnerable time. Get a goldfish and a guinea pig too so she'll have experienced loss three times before grandad dies.

[Polarbear]

[duhawkz]

[dodsi]

I am weak.

[Riejufixing]

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