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charlie and algernon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-06-08 01:57 PM Original message |
looking at getting my first cat, looking for advice from DU's resident cat experts |
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LeftyMom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-06-08 02:14 PM Response to Original message |
1. Some cats will chew wires, but most don't. |
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Jamastiene (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-06-08 02:14 PM Response to Original message |
2. The secret to truly bonding with cats is this: |
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fizzgig (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-06-08 02:19 PM Response to Original message |
3. i think getting the cat on saturday is a good idea |
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charlie and algernon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-06-08 02:24 PM Response to Reply #3 |
5. thanks |
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fizzgig (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-06-08 02:27 PM Response to Reply #5 |
10. waiting is a good idea |
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charlie and algernon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-06-08 02:29 PM Response to Reply #10 |
11. definitely going to be indoors only |
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Withywindle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-06-08 02:21 PM Response to Original message |
4. Congratulations! |
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fizzgig (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-06-08 02:24 PM Response to Reply #4 |
6. i forgot about the spray bottle |
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charlie and algernon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-06-08 02:27 PM Response to Reply #4 |
9. good advice |
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TZ (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-06-08 02:25 PM Response to Original message |
7. All good advice here. |
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charlie and algernon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-06-08 02:32 PM Response to Reply #7 |
12. the cat I baby sat was VERY shy at first |
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dembotoz (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-06-08 02:25 PM Response to Original message |
8. pay attention to how they interact with you |
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Haole Girl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-06-08 02:32 PM Response to Original message |
13. Some advice |
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charlie and algernon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-06-08 02:38 PM Response to Reply #13 |
15. my time at work may keep me from a small kitten |
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Haole Girl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-06-08 02:40 PM Response to Reply #15 |
16. Sounds like a plan |
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charlie and algernon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-06-08 02:43 PM Response to Reply #16 |
17. haha, of course! |
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hippywife (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-06-08 02:33 PM Response to Original message |
14. Skip the scratching post. |
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charlie and algernon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-06-08 02:44 PM Response to Reply #14 |
18. i saw that at a pet store |
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hippywife (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-06-08 03:02 PM Response to Reply #18 |
20. They do. |
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Sanity Claws (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-06-08 02:46 PM Response to Original message |
19. Great suggestions! |
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charlie and algernon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-06-08 07:24 PM Response to Reply #19 |
22. i checked the adoption center at Petsmart |
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montanto (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-06-08 04:00 PM Response to Original message |
21. more advice |
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Critters2 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-06-08 07:30 PM Response to Original message |
23. Most cats won't chew. But if it should, go to a pet supply place and get Bitter Apple. |
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hippywife (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-06-08 07:34 PM Response to Original message |
24. I second the suggestion |
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charlie and algernon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Sep-06-08 07:39 PM Response to Reply #24 |
25. don't know if i can afford two cats |
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applegrove (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Sep-07-08 03:32 PM Response to Original message |
26. If you get a kitten let it sleep in your arms. That is a great way to bond with a kitten. |
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