Thinking of getting a cat...
Its like this, see. I've always liked cats, I think they're fantastic creatures and I think they're nice to have around the house. My missus is a fan and wants one.
The thing is, we bought and renovated our house over the past two years. Everything is brand new and I am very house proud.
To all you cat owners, how are they in respecting your home? Our carpet is pristine and would hate to see bits that have worn away because a cat has been clawing at it.
I expect we'll get a cat at some point in the future and it would be nice to have one now, but if I'm overly concerned about maintaining quality for my flooring and furniture for a couple more years, do you think we should postpone?
The thing is, we bought and renovated our house over the past two years. Everything is brand new and I am very house proud.
To all you cat owners, how are they in respecting your home? Our carpet is pristine and would hate to see bits that have worn away because a cat has been clawing at it.
I expect we'll get a cat at some point in the future and it would be nice to have one now, but if I'm overly concerned about maintaining quality for my flooring and furniture for a couple more years, do you think we should postpone?
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Thanks in advance from all non cat owners of Britain.
And how about letting others in you life it looks like you just trolling these forums and making a sarkey comments how about you don't go out and stay in all day everyday. Not all cats go out to do their busness my 4 come back to use their litter trays so dont assume that all cats do this sould try owning a cat or reserch before making comments like this
Firstly I'm no troll and secondly, your above statement, I do not believe.
Cats have every right to go outside. Well brought up cats use their own lavatorial arrangements.
basically they do less damage than children and messy humans. (do you make your guests take off their shoes and put on clean slippers when they walk on your carpet?)
Also to people who want cats to be kept indoors. If you have children, please keep them indoors all the time. The traffic jams because of all the parents ferrying them to school, the screaming at the bus stops and the hanging around my shops are really annoying..plus all the bullying I have to break up on public transport is really beginning to get on my nerves. thanks from all the non children owners in Great Britain)
Yes I do think you should postpone , however careful you are you're not going to stop them clawing the carpet or throwing up sometimes.
Infact if you want a perfect house, don't bother with a pet at all , !
or kids.
or friends round...
The OP could always cover everything in plastic so nothing gets ruined? (am joking...)
Mine comes in too. She didn't use to tbh, but she does now. If she's out when I come home the first thing she does when I let her in is run to the litter tray.
Kittens will cause a bit of mess now & again, but you will never have unwanted small animals running around your house & they love killing spiders & fly's etc. They quickly settle down & are very clean animals, who don't need a lot of looking after.
I agree with this post. I wish people could keep their kids indoors too - the screaming, the kicking footballs against houses, the hanging around etc. If kids are allowed to 'roam' and annoy neighbours then the parents of those kids can't really complain about a few roaming cats who spend about 18 hours a day sleeping anyway.
As for keeping a house pristine with cats, I'm afraid it's just not possible unless you are really lucky with the cat you acquire. My sofas are ripped, I've had to replace my lovely living room rug, the stair carpet is a frequent target for scratching despite having scratching posts in every room. I spent a lot of money last year recarpeting all the upstairs bedrooms and I'm now wondering why I bothered. Having said that, I wouldn't be without my cats and when my Tabitha died 2 years ago. leaving me with just one cat at that time, I actually missed all the extra housework, the hoovering of cat hair and cleaning floors of muddy paws etc.
It's definitely better in the summer when the cats spend more time outdoors. I like to keep my house clean and tidy but I just have to accept that it can never be perfect while I'm a cat owner.
no two cats are the same,I've had cats who were very clean in their habits and didn't seem to shed much fur then I've had cats who come inside to go and poo in the bath or pee in the shower.if you don't mind a little extra cleaning and using disinfectant then you will have no problem.the pleasure of having a cat in your life outweighs the hygeine issues.
ITA. All cats are different, I've had cats all my life, all with outdoor access, good tall scratch posts, catnip spray, toys etc. One was fantastic - no damage at all. Another scratched and ripped carpets if she encountered a closed door, one preferred the leather couch for sharpening claws, another the wallpaper on a particular corner.
Indoor cats tend to be more destructive simply because they're releasing energy by climbing and playing indoors rather than outside. Teenage cats are particularly loopy and it's not unknown for them to run up the curtains! Personally I'd advise anyone who values a pristine house not to get cats. They will barf, they will shed hair and possibly scratch furniture/carpets. Think carefully - if you did have your couch scratched up or your carpets barfed on regularly could you live with it or would you end up rehoming the cat? It would be unfair to take on a cat then later rehome it for doing what cats do.
I would never re home a cat, I know that even if it wasn't as respectful to our house as I would like, I'd still enjoy having the little fella around.
I think its too early really. We can always get cats in the future and it will be even better if we do it when we have kids - it'd be fun, inspirational and probably a bit education for kids to have cats around.
its educational for them when your cat has kittens.all kids should experience that once.
Nooooooooooooo! There are already far too many unwanted cats. Spay or neuter please!
I hadn't anticipated how much dirt she can track in from the garden, and once she cut her foot and trailed blood around. So if you have light carpets you may want to think again or get an indoor only cat (There are some that can't go outside and they need homes too:))
I discovered early on that mine would not use a scratching post. I have scratching boxes on the floor which she prefers and if she isn't using those, there is always my leg (ouch!).
I had this problem until I purchased a cat flap that my cats microchips are programmed into so that only they can access the house. It is one of the best things I have ever bought. Obviosly more expensive than a regular flap but worth every penny.
Unfortunately mine decided to move in just after I had two outside rear doors changed to all clear glass. Didn't have a cat, didn't want a cat, now love cats and would never be without one. It is the small bathroom window open all day for me!
No they should not. It is wanton.
I agree mine occasionally pees in the house too as she is a territorial bitch ass, normally on the bathroom rug thankfully as that is easy to clean:D
I know that I'm moaning and believe it or not I do love my cats, but from one house proud owner to another this is my experience. I would never get rid of my cats now that I have taken them in but with hindsight I can honestly say that I would not have got them in the first place if I had known.