Debating adopting a kitten

[I_UndergroundPanther]

My landlord allows two cats. Got one,Othello.

I know I will have to save about 400 bucks to get the kitten vetted,pay the shelter fee,get it fixed and get the kitty set up,food bowls, litterbox and toys etc. So its gonna be awhile.

I just miss the patter of little paws.

[IcyPeas]

1. Isnt spay/neuter included as part of the shelter fee?

Anyway, go for it.

But you know we'll demand pictures, right?

[I_UndergroundPanther]

6. It will take about 6 months to save the money

But you all will get plenty of pics.

I'm not 100 percent sure yet, I want to observe Othello around other cats first he's kinda protective of me and territorial about it .

[Blue Owl]

2. Moar kittehs!!!

[ret5hd]

3. This couple has 5 kittens...probably FREE!

https://www.google.com/amp/s/dfw.cbslocal.com/2021/06/12/allen-couple-says-bobcat-family-backyard/%3famp

[I_UndergroundPanther]

5. Wish I could have a bobcat

I used to work with bobcats at a wildlife park. Volunteer.

I has big cat skills too.

A young bobcat I was working with from kittenhood ,when this happened his age was equivalent to a human teenager . He was a hoot. I was waiting for my turn to do the bobcat demo for a group of kids.

However he was a bored kitty trying to get at the hissing cockroaches. Than he started knocking stuff off the desk like a housecat. I had to distract him before he trashed the office compleately and keep him calm and in a good mood.I ended up putting him on the xerox machine and copied his paws.

He was fascinated by the light when it dissapeared.

That kept him busy. He was cool and I gave the show . I handed out the paw xeroxes to the kids.

But yeah I was in love with a bobcat.

When he got to full adult he moved to a bobcat habitat away from here. After I said my goodbyes I cried my eyes out. Because I wouldn't be able to love on him like I did.

[calimary]

4. Awwwwwww! Do it!

Gonna be worth it (as I suspect you already know)!

[Laffy Kat]

7. Do you think a rescue would let you foster first?

I know some fosters around here support the foster parents with food, vet, etc. You'd get a chance to see how Othello reacts and won't be locked into a commitment and you wouldn't have to pay for the neutering. Just a thought.

[I_UndergroundPanther]

8. Good idea

I'll look into it. I don't want Othello to freakout. Everybody's safety and well being comes first.

[Laffy Kat]

9. Right. Well, whatever you decide to do, good luck.

Keep us posted and when you get a new kitteh don't forget photos of both!

[spinbaby]

14. Yes, look into local rescues

I volunteer for a low-cost spay and neuter clinic and, even though we’re not a rescue organization, we usually have kittens that either need foster homes or new adoptive parents. $75 to adopt a fixed and vetted kitten.

[More_Cowbell]

10. A lot of people returned cats and dogs when things opened up

Hard to believe, but true. Try your local shelter if you decide to go through with it. Good luck!

[PoindexterOglethorpe]

12. I understand that far fewer pets were returned than first feared.

Apparently almost all of those who adopted during the pandemic (and I'm one of those) have turned out to be very responsible.

[MFM008]

11. adopt a pet

save a life.
We have 3.

[ailsagirl]

13. I recently adopted two little girl kittens

I can’t imagine life without them — what little characters!!! 😻🐈

In case you didn’t see my original post:

https://www.democraticunderground.com/116154280