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How do you pick out a cat
My two cats died this year and I am still pretty sad about that. Someone
suggested that in looking for a cat I should get a mature one - so I could have some idea of personality - and that seemed like a good idea. I went over to the local PetSmart where they have some in cages up for adoption. I was hoping one would pick me out, but no such luck. One sort of came over but when he realized that I was unable to pet him through the bars, he went away. Another one tries to hide, and a sign on his cage said he is afraid. I felt sorry for him. So how do you pick out a cat? Thanks. Bill |
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In some cases, my cats have just arrived. IOW - 2 were strays, that I wound
up adopting. Another - my first one when I was 23 - I picked sight unseen when a friend told me about a litter that a friend's cat had had - all I knew was that there were 2 black kittens & 2 grays, & I opted for a gray. I assumed (for some reason) that she'd be a gray tabby, but she turned out to be solid gray when I went to get her. She was a wonderful cat, & lived to be 17, almost 18. One cat that I actually did pick out from the Humane Society... I went up to look at the kittens, but also looked at the cats. One in particular, a calico about 12 months old "struck" me, but I came home, empty-handed/cat carriered. Wanted to see if any particular one would stick in my mind. The calico did. So I went back for her 3 days later. She's now 12 yrs. old. :-) I think everyone has their own method, or not even a method, of adopting cats &/or picking them out. And some cat adoption stories I've read said that they picked the cat/kitten who was the scaredy-cat, & it worked out lovely. Good luck; there's a Petsmart here, finally, & I've gone over to see the cats they have up for adoption while there for food & litter. Many seem to be about 5 years old - some really gorgeous/handsome ones! There was a beautiful long-haired dilute tortie there last weekend & she was *huge* - one of the biggest cats I've ever seen - sort of Maine Coon sized. Others younger & just plain cute. Hard to choose - want them all to have homes! Cathy -- "Staccato signals of constant information..." ("The Boy in the Bubble") Paul Simon "Bill" wrote in message . com... My two cats died this year and I am still pretty sad about that. Someone suggested that in looking for a cat I should get a mature one - so I could have some idea of personality - and that seemed like a good idea. I went over to the local PetSmart where they have some in cages up for adoption. I was hoping one would pick me out, but no such luck. One sort of came over but when he realized that I was unable to pet him through the bars, he went away. Another one tries to hide, and a sign on his cage said he is afraid. I felt sorry for him. So how do you pick out a cat? Thanks. Bill |
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In some cases, my cats have just arrived. IOW - 2 were strays, that I wound
up adopting. Another - my first one when I was 23 - I picked sight unseen when a friend told me about a litter that a friend's cat had had - all I knew was that there were 2 black kittens & 2 grays, & I opted for a gray. I assumed (for some reason) that she'd be a gray tabby, but she turned out to be solid gray when I went to get her. She was a wonderful cat, & lived to be 17, almost 18. One cat that I actually did pick out from the Humane Society... I went up to look at the kittens, but also looked at the cats. One in particular, a calico about 12 months old "struck" me, but I came home, empty-handed/cat carriered. Wanted to see if any particular one would stick in my mind. The calico did. So I went back for her 3 days later. She's now 12 yrs. old. :-) I think everyone has their own method, or not even a method, of adopting cats &/or picking them out. And some cat adoption stories I've read said that they picked the cat/kitten who was the scaredy-cat, & it worked out lovely. Good luck; there's a Petsmart here, finally, & I've gone over to see the cats they have up for adoption while there for food & litter. Many seem to be about 5 years old - some really gorgeous/handsome ones! There was a beautiful long-haired dilute tortie there last weekend & she was *huge* - one of the biggest cats I've ever seen - sort of Maine Coon sized. Others younger & just plain cute. Hard to choose - want them all to have homes! Cathy -- "Staccato signals of constant information..." ("The Boy in the Bubble") Paul Simon "Bill" wrote in message . com... My two cats died this year and I am still pretty sad about that. Someone suggested that in looking for a cat I should get a mature one - so I could have some idea of personality - and that seemed like a good idea. I went over to the local PetSmart where they have some in cages up for adoption. I was hoping one would pick me out, but no such luck. One sort of came over but when he realized that I was unable to pet him through the bars, he went away. Another one tries to hide, and a sign on his cage said he is afraid. I felt sorry for him. So how do you pick out a cat? Thanks. Bill |
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So how do you pick out a cat?
Since you were used to having two, and are open to adopting an adult, why don't you check with your local animal control, rescues, and humane societies and see if they have two adult cats - that were surrendered as a pair from the same household - up for adoption. I have a feeling that if you were to go this route it will work out beautifully. It is often very difficult to find homes for pairs, and terribly stressful for them to first lose their home and then each other when it takes too long to adopt them together and the choice is made to separate them. You have an opportunity to do a really wonderful thing here and I hope you decide to take it. Megan "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." -Edmund Burke Learn The TRUTH About Declawing http://www.stopdeclaw.com Zuzu's Cats Photo Album: http://www.PictureTrail.com/zuzu22 "Concerning all acts of initiative (and creation), there is one elementary truth the ignorance of which kills countless ideas and splendid plans: that the moment one definitely commits oneself, then providence moves too. A whole stream of events issues from the decision, raising in one's favor all manner of unforeseen incidents, meetings and material assistance, which no man could have dreamt would have come his way." - W.H. Murray |
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So how do you pick out a cat?
Since you were used to having two, and are open to adopting an adult, why don't you check with your local animal control, rescues, and humane societies and see if they have two adult cats - that were surrendered as a pair from the same household - up for adoption. I have a feeling that if you were to go this route it will work out beautifully. It is often very difficult to find homes for pairs, and terribly stressful for them to first lose their home and then each other when it takes too long to adopt them together and the choice is made to separate them. You have an opportunity to do a really wonderful thing here and I hope you decide to take it. Megan "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." -Edmund Burke Learn The TRUTH About Declawing http://www.stopdeclaw.com Zuzu's Cats Photo Album: http://www.PictureTrail.com/zuzu22 "Concerning all acts of initiative (and creation), there is one elementary truth the ignorance of which kills countless ideas and splendid plans: that the moment one definitely commits oneself, then providence moves too. A whole stream of events issues from the decision, raising in one's favor all manner of unforeseen incidents, meetings and material assistance, which no man could have dreamt would have come his way." - W.H. Murray |
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You let the cat pick you. That is the way it works.
-- Panther TEK: Staying On Top Of All Your Computer Needs! www.members.cox.net/catprotector/panthertek Cat Galaxy: All Cats, All The Time! www.catgalaxymedia.com "Bill" wrote in message . com... My two cats died this year and I am still pretty sad about that. Someone suggested that in looking for a cat I should get a mature one - so I could have some idea of personality - and that seemed like a good idea. I went over to the local PetSmart where they have some in cages up for adoption. I was hoping one would pick me out, but no such luck. One sort of came over but when he realized that I was unable to pet him through the bars, he went away. Another one tries to hide, and a sign on his cage said he is afraid. I felt sorry for him. So how do you pick out a cat? Thanks. Bill |
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You let the cat pick you. That is the way it works.
-- Panther TEK: Staying On Top Of All Your Computer Needs! www.members.cox.net/catprotector/panthertek Cat Galaxy: All Cats, All The Time! www.catgalaxymedia.com "Bill" wrote in message . com... My two cats died this year and I am still pretty sad about that. Someone suggested that in looking for a cat I should get a mature one - so I could have some idea of personality - and that seemed like a good idea. I went over to the local PetSmart where they have some in cages up for adoption. I was hoping one would pick me out, but no such luck. One sort of came over but when he realized that I was unable to pet him through the bars, he went away. Another one tries to hide, and a sign on his cage said he is afraid. I felt sorry for him. So how do you pick out a cat? Thanks. Bill |
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So how do you pick out a cat?
Thanks. Bill Hi Bill....I'd try the municipal "pound" first. The cats there are probably have a set death sentence...most are anywhere from 48 hours to 3 days. If nothing there suits you, try the Humane Society. Just hang out in the cat room, strike up a conversation with some volunteers or workers and get some insight on individual personalities, and the "story" behind each kitty. . See who catches your eye, and who has the personality you're looking for. Adopt two, even! Maybe there will be siblings or a pair that gets along well there.Good luck. Bless you. Sherry |
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