The litter box thing is really what's stopping me from taking her. Jackson Galaxy says you should have a litter box for each cat (plus another!!) and I only have room for one box. Is that true or is he just a crazy cat guy?
Technically true, but I think that's an ideal situation. I only had one box for my two cats for a long, long time (also due to space). I just had to clean it more often. I had one of these (the bigger version), and it made things pretty easy.
I was thinking an extra large box might work. Maybe I'll take her for a few days and see how it goes.
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I am always a bad influence with animals, I say keep her But I have 2 cats and it is super easy. I know some people have 2 and it sucks. But if they are litter mates maybe that ups the chance of them being cool with each other?
The litter box thing is really what's stopping me from taking her. Jackson Galaxy says you should have a litter box for each cat (plus another!!) and I only have room for one box. Is that true or is he just a crazy cat guy?
I have 4 boxes for 2 cats, but that is mainly because the kitten is on the dumb side and would shit on the floor if there was not a box close to her. If you clean it at least once a day they should be fine. Especially since they are young. I think older cats might get more territorial. Or if you have other animals that might block them from the box, then I would say a back up box would be a good idea. Maybe you could see if they would let her stay with you for the weekend? That way if it is not a good fit you will know before it is too late.
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Oh, and lilsneezy, I'm totally blanking on whether you're one of the New Englander GKUers. But, if so, let me know and I may be able to help find a home if you want.
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Technically true, but I think that's an ideal situation. I only had one box for my two cats for a long, long time (also due to space). I just had to clean it more often. I had one of these (the bigger version), and it made things pretty easy.
I was thinking an extra large box might work. Maybe I'll take her for a few days and see how it goes.
That's a good idea. Then even if you decide not to keep her, you can just take her to a no-kill Either way, she'll be better off than with those people.
Oh, and lilsneezy , I'm totally blanking on whether you're one of the New Englander GKUers. But, if so, let me know and I may be able to help find a home if you want.
I'm in Northeast PA, about 1.5 hours from NYC.
Ah, a bit further outside my influence, but not impossible. Let me know how the test visit goes
I think I missed this, but what are you taking these cake decorating classes for ironbaby ?
Mostly for fun, because it's been an interest of mine for a while. It just so happened the classes were on sale when I ran into Michael's one day for something else.
However, I am also making my brother's wedding cake, so it's good practice.
Classes taken "just for fun" are the best classes! It seems like fun!
I was thinking an extra large box might work. Maybe I'll take her for a few days and see how it goes.
That's a good idea. Then even if you decide not to keep her, you can just take her to a no-kill Either way, she'll be better off than with those people.
+1 that was going to be my two cents. lilsneezy what a crappy situation for that poor kitty. Gosh.
I made tea out of nettle leaf, lavendar, and lemon balm. It's so good and will hopefully help me relax. I don't have the long weekend to look forward to—I have to work a conference Monday. But then I get to take the following Friday off, so it's a win.
lilsneezy, I think it'd be safe to start out with two boxes temporarily but if they get along well you could definitely manage with one. In the past 10 years I have had two cats I have done it both ways, depending on space constraints. (Third cat though, I have found, exponentially increases the amount of litterbox contents as well as balls of cat hairs tumbleweeding through my house.)
samanthasays, has way cool ideas on how to hide litterboxes though, so that could also help.
I totally understand the feeling of the situation being forced on you. That is sort of how I got my first cat (when I thought I didn't even like cats) and even though she has tons of issues, I couldn't imagine not having cats now. My third cat (who has since moved on) also came to us when we had no intention of getting a third cat, but he was the most loving cat I have ever met and I have zero regrets about taking him in.
But, you have to do what is right for you. You can't, and don't have to, personally save all animals in bad situations, but if this cat is really being abused you should get them to surrender it to a rescue or do it for them.
I never had any intentions of owning a cat until these people brought one into my life. Don't get me wrong, I absolutely adore my cat and she is the best thing to come out of this "friendship." It just pisses me off that they got to enjoy their cat as a kitten and now all of a sudden they don't want her anymore. I'm going to talk to MH about it today.
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A woman on another board (on a totally different site!) is saying that she got pregnant with her son at 6 DPO. I'm sitting on my hands from responding "No, you really really didn't." But, I can share this story here!
A woman on another board (on a totally different site!) is saying that she got pregnant with her son at 6 DPO. I'm sitting on my hands from responding "No, you really really didn't." But, I can share this story here!
lilsneezy, that sucks. Can you take her in and find her a new home? It's hard because there are so many homeless cats anyway plus it's kitten season.
I could but I'm sure I'd end up keeping her. It's partly my fault because I opened my mouth a couple weeks ago and said I wanted a kitten (but in my defense, I say I want a lot of animals. It doesn't mean I'm going to actually go out and get them) so I'm sure they saw their opportunity then. I just hate irresponsible pet owners. The cat would've been better off if they never took it in the first place!
Save the kitty! It probably misses your cat. Two isn't bad.
I totally understand the feeling of the situation being forced on you. That is sort of how I got my first cat (when I thought I didn't even like cats) and even though she has tons of issues, I couldn't imagine not having cats now. My third cat (who has since moved on) also came to us when we had no intention of getting a third cat, but he was the most loving cat I have ever met and I have zero regrets about taking him in.
But, you have to do what is right for you. You can't, and don't have to, personally save all animals in bad situations, but if this cat is really being abused you should get them to surrender it to a rescue or do it for them.
I never had any intentions of owning a cat until these people brought one into my life. Don't get me wrong, I absolutely adore my cat and she is the best thing to come out of this "friendship." It just pisses me off that they got to enjoy their cat as a kitten and now all of a sudden they don't want her anymore. I'm going to talk to MH about it today.
Unfortunately, I think that happens way too much. Everyone loves tiny puppies and kittens but not everyone thinks about or takes seriously the responsibility and commitment that comes with pet ownership - they are living creatures for crying out loud.
I am always a bad influence with animals, I say keep her But I have 2 cats and it is super easy. I know some people have 2 and it sucks. But if they are litter mates maybe that ups the chance of them being cool with each other?
The litter box thing is really what's stopping me from taking her. Jackson Galaxy says you should have a litter box for each cat (plus another!!) and I only have room for one box. Is that true or is he just a crazy cat guy?
It is good practice. I have 4 cats and 3 litter boxes upstairs that they use. I have a 4th downstairs that they don't really use. Not all cats will need that many if you keep them cleanish.
TTC #1 since August 2013 DX: Endo November 2014: Hysteroscopy, D&C June - September 2015: Clomid + Novarel + IUI #1-3 January 2017: Laparoscopy - endo removed
A woman on another board (on a totally different site!) is saying that she got pregnant with her son at 6 DPO. I'm sitting on my hands from responding "No, you really really didn't." But, I can share this story here!
The litter box thing is really what's stopping me from taking her. Jackson Galaxy says you should have a litter box for each cat (plus another!!) and I only have room for one box. Is that true or is he just a crazy cat guy?
I have 4 boxes for 2 cats, but that is mainly because the kitten is on the dumb side and would shit on the floor if there was not a box close to her. If you clean it at least once a day they should be fine. Especially since they are young. I think older cats might get more territorial. Or if you have other animals that might block them from the box, then I would say a back up box would be a good idea. Maybe you could see if they would let her stay with you for the weekend? That way if it is not a good fit you will know before it is too late.
I think my female cats were bullying the boy cat a bit and he would poop right in front of the litter box. I ended up getting him an open litter box with no liner for a few weeks and that seemed to help. We ran out of litter a few weeks ago and never filled it again so we are back to 3 covered boxes in their bathroom.
The litter box thing is really what's stopping me from taking her. Jackson Galaxy says you should have a litter box for each cat (plus another!!) and I only have room for one box. Is that true or is he just a crazy cat guy?
It is good practice. I have 4 cats and 3 litter boxes upstairs that they use. I have a 4th downstairs that they don't really use. Not all cats will need that many if you keep them cleanish.
So what you're saying is that you have room for one more cat...?
TTC #1 since August 2013 DX: Endo November 2014: Hysteroscopy, D&C June - September 2015: Clomid + Novarel + IUI #1-3 January 2017: Laparoscopy - endo removed
I never had any intentions of owning a cat until these people brought one into my life. Don't get me wrong, I absolutely adore my cat and she is the best thing to come out of this "friendship." It just pisses me off that they got to enjoy their cat as a kitten and now all of a sudden they don't want her anymore. I'm going to talk to MH about it today.
Unfortunately, I think that happens way too much. Everyone loves tiny puppies and kittens but not everyone thinks about or takes seriously the responsibility and commitment that comes with pet ownership - they are living creatures for crying out loud.
Good luck with whatever happens.
I have a problem and that when my cats are not kittens anymore I get another. Our baby is about 13 months right now and I have the itch.
I think if we don't get pregnant soon, we may go with a puppy for our dog (I want a yellow labby). 5 vet bills really suck though. Thanks T and your $685 vet bill for your surgery.
It is good practice. I have 4 cats and 3 litter boxes upstairs that they use. I have a 4th downstairs that they don't really use. Not all cats will need that many if you keep them cleanish.
So what you're saying is that you have room for one more cat...?
Unfortunately, I think that happens way too much. Everyone loves tiny puppies and kittens but not everyone thinks about or takes seriously the responsibility and commitment that comes with pet ownership - they are living creatures for crying out loud.
Good luck with whatever happens.
I have a problem and that when my cats are not kittens anymore I get another. Our baby is about 13 months right now and I have the itch.
I think if we don't get pregnant soon, we may go with a puppy for our dog (I want a yellow labby). 5 vet bills really suck though. Thanks T and your $685 vet bill for your surgery.
Yea but you still take care of your adult pets and they live in animal heaven. But that many vet bills would be hard for us.
If we don't have a baby I am definitely getting a dog.
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