Originally Posted by Jo Belmont
If you had just one point of advice to give a first-time cat owner (considering the following) what would it be?
As for stuff, I will get a couple padded (quilted?) window perches, a covered litter box (cleaned daily), food dishes, a scratching post and a few toys.
I have tried to look through my sewing room for things that could present a problem. I'll give away any potted plants that aren't hanging, check for loose blinds cords, etc. I'm concerned about thread in the machine if I should happen to forget to take it out and put it away. Is this a problem? I'd feel terrible if something happened to my new little one through my fault.
Oh, yes, and I hope that he/she decides to curl up in bed with me. That would be nice.
Sorry for rambling. It's undeniable how much you all love your little ones and I know I could do no better than to ask you for that one piece of advice you'd give to a never-before cat owner to get started off as well as possible. Thanks so much.
I have always had cats. If you want older, contact local vets, and let them know you want a cat. If they have a client who must give up their cat, ask them to call you. You get a pet who needs you, but you also get a pet that was well cared for, and healthy. My Bruno had been surrendered for euthanasia, because he was black, and born on 9/11/2001. He was 5 weeks old. Vet kept him, and called me.
Answer to cat and thread - When Bruno was little, I kept a bath towel over my sewing machine, so he could go near it with no thread or needle worries, I put the needle and foot down, in case kitty gets under, but won't see thread, due to towel. Cats like to lay on towels, so he will sleep there if he gets up there. My cat sleeps at the foot of my bed (new machine has thread cover on top). DH cat sleeps on his legs. :) PM if you need anything else.
I have a huge dog now, because I once fostered a dog for a guy who was "shipped out" by the navy, I was afraid of dogs before I did that. Cats are warm furry entertainment. Good luck with yours. Sounds like you are ready.
:thumbup: Sorry this is so long, I guess I am excited for you.
PS I forgot to say, NO tinsel at Christmas. Some cats will eat it. Dollar store have plastic ornaments for the tree. I am owned by a cat....