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nibblesbytes@hotmail.com - 20 Dec 2004 09:08 GMT

We are looking at adopting a cat from a local shelter, but wanted to
know what questions we should ask before adopting, and what we should
prepare for both in house proofing and financially.

Here's a link to the cat we're thinking about.
Thanks for your valued input.

Tim and Elizabeth

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brummie girl@brummieland. - 20 Dec 2004 14:24 GMT

> We are looking at adopting a cat from a local shelter, but wanted to
> know what questions we should ask before adopting, and what we should
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> Tim and Elizabeth

Hi Tim and Elizabeth

They will check that the house, if escape proof and that there are no toxic
plants, maybe see where you intend for the cat to sleep.
Also that you don't live on a main road, but don't worry if you do there are
plenty of cats that need to stay indoors all the time like those with feline
aids and deaf cats too.

Financially they are slightly cheaper in food costs than dogs, however vets
bills about the same.

Most of all they will check you will treat your new cat with the love they
require and spoil them rotten!!!

Good luck

Happy Christmas

Brummie

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Judy - 21 Dec 2004 02:03 GMT

> We are looking at adopting a cat from a local shelter, but wanted to
> know what questions we should ask before adopting, and what we should
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> Tim and Elizabeth

The link wasn't included so I am unable to provide any input regarding the
link.

Judy

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nibblesbytes - 21 Dec 2004 07:46 GMT

Oops, here's the link, thanks much Brummie for the info. So, should I
should ask about his history or shots or anything? We do live near a
major road, but we're hoping to keep him indoors.

I'm hoping to make this a Christmas present, what things will he
require right away. (food, litter, box and ?) Don't worry, he'll be
plenty spoiled :-)

http://www.petfinder.org/pet.cgi?action=2&pet=3667380&adTarget=468petsgeneral&Se
ssionID=41c7d3ce4101708d-app3&display=&preview=1&row=0&tmpl=&stat=

or Newton under:
http://www.spca.bc.ca/vancouver/ if other link doesn't work.
Also what are your thoughts about insurance?

Thanks so much,

Tim.

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Judy - 21 Dec 2004 21:48 GMT

> Oops, here's the link, thanks much Brummie for the info. So, should I
> should ask about his history or shots or anything?

It definitely wouldn't hurt to ask. His recent history will be known, but
his past may not be.

>We do live near a
> major road, but we're hoping to keep him indoors.

> I'm hoping to make this a Christmas present, what things will he
> require right away. (food, litter, box and ?)

You can purchase some grooming tools and a few toys. If you're going to trim
his claws then at some point a pair of claw trimmers will come in handy.

> Don't worry, he'll be plenty spoiled :-)

I'm sure he will be!! :c)

> Also what are your thoughts about insurance?

This is something you will have to investigate further. Check out the
various companies and there policies and decide whether or not it will be a
good thing for you. I have never purchased insurance. I just put an amount
of money aside each month incase I need it.

Enjoy Newton! He looks like a lovely beast. :c)

Judy

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Jamie - 22 Dec 2004 16:26 GMT

Newton looks and sounds like a really nice cat. The only things you'll need
right a way is food, cat litter, a pooper scooper, and a litter box. I
would also recommend getting some litter box liners or use trash bags. If
Newton has claws, he'll probably scratch through the plastic trash bags or
newspaper if you try to line the cat box with those. I use paper grocery
bags in my cat boxes because they are free and my cats don't scratch through
them. By lining your litter boxes, you'll save yourself a lot of messy
clean-up.

In the future, you'll want to get him toys, treats and cat nip. My cats
also have a super scratcher that is made out of cardboard and I put cat nip
on it. This keeps them from scrathing my furniture. You may want to get
the treats soon so you can lure him out of hiding if he gets scared at his
new home or just to get him warmed up to you. Another fun toy is the laser
pointers. My 3 cats will chase the red light for hours.

Financially, cats aren't too expensive. I have 3 and I take them to the vet
once a year for shots. It's about $25 per cat but I live in rural Iowa and
our cost of living is pretty cheap. I have one cat who has allergies and
requires anti-itch pills about 3 months out of the year and they cost about
$6 per month. Don't let the vet talk you into a bunch of extras though.
The vet I use to go to told me my cat had "cat anxiety" once and tried to
sell me $30 per month pills. I would spend a lot of money on my cats to
make sure they are healthy and happy but I couldn't justify anxiety medicine
for an animal who sleeps 18 hours a day! (she showed no symptoms of
anxiety). Good luck and have fun with your new kitty!

> We are looking at adopting a cat from a local shelter, but wanted to
> know what questions we should ask before adopting, and what we should
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>
> Tim and Elizabeth

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Nat - 03 Jan 2005 05:55 GMT

> We are looking at adopting a cat from a local shelter, but wanted to
> know what questions we should ask before adopting, and what we should
> prepare for both in house proofing and financially.
>
> Here's a link to the cat we're thinking about.

Where's the link?

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