Cat as a pet... Yay of nay?

• O-Trap

  

  GOONx19;1542371 wrote:GFY. Reps?

  Yes. Reps.
• Trueblue23

  

  I was always 100% against cats, fucking hated them with a passion.
  
  Finally gave in when the gf wanted to get one, then she came home with two. They've grown on me (we've had them for the last year) and they're actually pretty cool. We have a boy, Ricky, and a girl, Lucy. Part of the deal was I got to name them, so of course I went with the Trailer Park Boys reference. When Ricky is being a prick he's referred to as "Reveen" (TPB fans will get that). Call me a *****, but when Ricky dies I will cry and smoke the biggest goddamn blunt ever on his grave.
• Fly4Fun

  

  I currently have two cats. One I found on the street as a kitten, the other I found as a kitten out while running on a trail.
  
  Very low maintenance overall. One is a lot more mischievous than the other and knows how to open all drawers and cabinets in the kitchen so I have child safety stuff on them now.
  
  I've previously had a dog and cat before when growing up. I just don't have a dog now as I don't have the time to take care of it I feel like.
• IggyPride00

  

  I have always had cats that I got from the animal protective league or off the streets. Had dogs as well, but cats make great pets because you have more freedom with them than a dog lifestyle wise.
  
  My most recent cat showed up on my porch and started living in a chair on it. I put up signs around the neighborhood but no one claimed him, so I brought him inside and he's been with me and my other cat for 3 years now. Had never even seen an all white cat before him, and he definitely was not meant to be outside as his white fur got dirty so easy.
  
  Stray cats are the best because they always seem the most appreciative when you take them in.
  
  
• Mohican00

  

  Trueblue23;1542390 wrote:but when Ricky dies I will cry and smoke the biggest goddamn blunt ever on his grave.

  I'm sure that's how he'll want it
• OSH

  

  dlazz;1542322 wrote:Stop rep whoring.

  O-Trap;1542323 wrote:Negs for asking for reps.

  Woohoo! Two firsts...a first for saying "Reps?" and a first for getting "negs."
  
  I would like to thank my cat for this experience.
• O-Trap

  

  Trueblue23;1542390 wrote:Call me a *****, but when Ricky dies I will cry and smoke the biggest goddamn blunt ever on his grave.

  Better watch out. SportsAndLadies might report you to the cops for committing a crime that doesn't involve him in any way. He seems to be in the mood to do that lately.
• believer

  

  dlazz;1542301 wrote:I disagree with this. My cat is pretty good about not clawing stuff. She uses the carpet to sharpen her claws, but doesn't claw me or my furniture.

  I've had many cats as pets. Almost all of them clawed furniture until they were de-clawed.
  
  I would not de-claw an outdoor cat for obvious reasons but an indoor cat needs it IMHO. Seems a bit cruel but I never had a cat complain about it.
  :RpS_w00t:
• believer

  

  Trueblue23;1542390 wrote:...when Ricky dies I will cry and smoke the biggest goddamn blunt ever on his grave.

  Toss a little catnip in that doob as a gesture of feline unity.
• Heretic

  

  OSH;1542318 wrote:Could ours be considered a rescue pet? Its mom got hit by a car...didn't have anyone to take care of it.
  
  Reps?

  That's how I have my two. It was either take them in or know that the owner, after the mom got hit by a vehicle, wasn't going to pick up the slack in caring for them and was probably going to kill them one way or another.
• justincredible

  

  I want to get a cat but my wife is allergic and my three dogs do not like cats.
• sleeper

  

  believer;1542267 wrote:Cats are much easier to care for than dogs.
  
  A little food, water, and some play toys and you're good to go. Keep the litter box scoped every day and change the litter completely at least once a week. You can leave them alone for a few days as long as food and water are available.
  
  Do not over-feed or they get obese and develop urination issues. Cat urine is a gawd awful smell.
  
  But cats are very independent and hilarious animals. The perfect pet for apartment living. DO NOT let them become outside cats. I also recommend a de-clawing if they are inside pets.

  Do NOT de-claw the cat. Ever.
• justincredible

  

  sleeper;1542745 wrote:Do NOT de-claw the cat. Ever.

  Right. Wouldn't the cat be SOL if it somehow got out of the house and wandered off?
• sleeper

  

  justincredible;1542747 wrote:Right. Wouldn't the cat be SOL if it somehow got out of the house and wandered off?

  It's just bad for the cat and doesn't add any real value. People say "Well they keep destroying my furniture, blah blah blah"; buy a freaking scratching pad for your cat. Plus it doesn't really solve the scratching issue as it forces cats to bite more and can cause neurological damage from the trauma. If you get your cats de-clawed GFY.
• dlazz

  justincredible;1542747 wrote:Right. Wouldn't the cat be SOL if it somehow got out of the house and wandered off?

  That and it can completely change how the cat behaves. They realize they're completely defenseless and it can alter their behavior.
  
  Also, you're essentially cutting off their finger tips and that's a dick move.
• ernest_t_bass

  

  sleeper;1542745 wrote:Do NOT de-claw the cat. Ever.

  I have leather furniture. My cat is declawed.
• ernest_t_bass

  

  sleeper;1542752 wrote:If you get your cats de-clawed GFY.

  Just finished GF'ing myself.
• GoChiefs

  

  ernest_t_bass;1542754 wrote:I have leather furniture. My cat is declawed.

  Right, because thats much easier than being a responsible owner and training your cat how to use a pad or post instead of the furniture. Declawing is for lazy pet owners.
• sleeper

  

  ernest_t_bass;1542754 wrote:I have leather furniture. My cat is declawed.

  Good to know you value furniture over a life.
• dlazz

  GoChiefs;1542758 wrote:Right, because thats much easier than being a responsible owner and training your cat how to use a pad or post instead of the furniture. Declawing is for lazy pet owners.

  This is the same guy who took a dog back because he didn't like how it acted. It barked or something.
• LJ

  

  sleeper;1542752 wrote:It's just bad for the cat and doesn't add any real value. People say "Well they keep destroying my furniture, blah blah blah"; buy a freaking scratching pad for your cat. Plus it doesn't really solve the scratching issue as it forces cats to bite more and can cause neurological damage from the trauma. If you get your cats de-clawed GFY.

  LOL
  
  Sorry, that was my wife's reaction when I read this out loud.
• LJ

  

  justincredible;1542747 wrote:Right. Wouldn't the cat be SOL if it somehow got out of the house and wandered off?

  My parents have a few barn cats that just showed up that are declawed. They all survive fine. They hunt. They beat up other cats.
• justincredible

  

  LJ;1542763 wrote:My parents have a few barn cats that just showed up that are declawed. They all survive fine. They hunt. They beat up other cats.

  Gotcha. Seems like they would be at a disadvantage but I guess they adjust.
• LJ

  

  justincredible;1542765 wrote:Gotcha. Seems like they would be at a disadvantage but I guess they adjust.

  They learn to use their mouth and back claws pretty quickly. They will also still use their front paws to bat at things.
• LJ

  

  all the declaw talk aside