What do you think? (opinions please)

[moosmom]

KayAnn,

With all due respect, after meeting and TRYING to socialize with Simba at the Findlay Park gathering, I don't think it's a good idea. Simba growled and showed his teeth to me when I offered my hand for him to sniff. I can only imagine what he'd do with a cat. Don't forget that Simba spent MOST of his time in the time-out cage because of his attitude.

PIF is correct in that it's not the same situation as Kelly's. Liv has a peeing problem, and rather than give her up, she made the best decision in her case.

I don't think it's fair to adopt a cat and keep it in a cat run simply because YOU want a cat.

You asked for opinions, and that's mine.

[Kfamr]

First, I'd like to thank everyone for their responses. I'm very surprised I got this many on the cat side.

Secondly...
The cat WOULDN'T be in the cage the whole time. I would allow it to come in at times during the day, and I would allow it to come in during storms (mind you, we live in Florida and have alot of those!) We also have a guest bedroom, that has a bed with LOTS of sunlight that i'm sure the kitty would love.

No, Florida "winters" aren't cold at all. If I thought it'd be too cold, I'd bring it inside. I wouldn't have it any other way. And trust me, i'm the voice when it comes to the animals in this household and if I don't think something is right, something WILL change, even if i'm only 16...I don't deal with that "she's only a child" B.S.

About me forgetting to close the gate or something, I doubt it's going to happen. I check the back gate everytime before I let the dogs out. Besides, when I do let the dogs out, they sit at the door until I tell them that it's okay to go. Also, i'm ALWAYS the one closing the gate at the Humane Society that seperates the dog area from the cat area. People are always carelessly keeping it open, even the volunteers.

I'd never want to own an "outside only cat" The only reason I want to have a cage to keep it in part of the day is because I'd rather not have to see one day that someone's carelessly run it over.


Well, my brother is supposed to be going to Arizona sometime soon, not sure when, but soon. It is possible that I could be cat sitting for him.

Originally posted by moosmom
KayAnn,

With all due respect, after meeting and TRYING to socialize with Simba at the Findlay Park gathering, I don't think it's a good idea. Simba growled and showed his teeth to me when I offered my hand for him to sniff. I can only imagine what he'd do with a cat. Don't forget that Simba spent MOST of his time in the time-out cage because of his attitude.

You really don't understand Simba. He is ALOT different at home. ALOT. He had also gone to the same dog park, the previous two days, and done perfectly fine. He had met new (and people he saw last year) and was perfectly fine. He also was not home, had to sleep in a camper, and we walked around the day before the meeting. He was tired and cranky and just wanted his own bed. Kinda like his mommy.

Too many dogs and so many people is overwhelming for him. He likes a small crowd or no one at all. He's fine when we have visitors in the house now, when years ago he'd react the same as he did at the meeting.

Also, if you hadn't noticed, I can get Simba to do almost anything. I can place a lizard on Simba's nose (which years and years ago he would had chased and aten it) without him causing any harm to it. Years ago Simba would have also gone after ANY dog. He now allows Duke, Nala, Honey and many other canine visitors into our home.


I think he will learn to love a cat too.


Again, thanks everyone for the responses.

[Kfamr]

Nala wants a kitty to cuddle.

[Logan]

I would NEVER question your devotion to any pet, Kay. So if you think a cat would fit into your lifestyle, and your parents agree, I say "that's one lucky cat" to live with you!!!! Cats are mysterious and wonderful, and great additions to our households!!!! One, added to yours, would be terrific!!!!

[ramanth]

Forget the necklaces....can I have Nala and the calico please?

(I can't believe I forgot the calico's name! Caligh..or something like that...ahhh)

[Kfamr]

Thanks Logan.


LOL.. if anyone gets Caeleigh it's me!
That girl is so sweet.. she purrs 24/7, NON-STOP.
I've never met another kitty who purrs as much as her lol

[trayi52]

I would like to remind eveybody here, that when Kay first got Simba, he wasn't allowed on the bed. Kay slept with him on the floor with Simba, because he was not allowed to sleep with her on the bed.

I think Kay would only do the right thing here. Don't anybody see a pattern here. I see Simba and Nala sleeping on her bed, and other furniture in the house. There is no doubt in my mine, that Kay will take very good care of a kitten, or grown cat.

If I died today, I would will Grover to her, thats how much I know that I could depend on Grover having the best home!

Willie

[Kfamr]

Thanks Willie! Can I have Dana too?

[trayi52]

If I die, I'll send the whole bunch to you! Well, I'll have somebody do it, cause I'll kind of be busy being dead.

[PayItForward]

Originally posted by trayi52
I would like to remind eveybody here, that when Kay first got Simba, he wasn't allowed on the bed. Kay slept with him on the floor with Simba, because he was not allowed to sleep with her on the bed.

I think Kay would only do the right thing here. Don't anybody see a pattern here. I see Simba and Nala sleeping on her bed, and other furniture in the house. There is no doubt in my mine, that Kay will take very good care of a kitten, or grown cat.

If I died today, I would will Grover to her, thats how much I know that I could depend on Grover having the best home!

Willie

Unless Kay intends to sleep & eat and spend all her leisure time in the cage with the cat, it doesn't make a difference.

Kay WILL make a great cat mum in 2 or 3 years when she has her own flat/house and the space for an inside cat or two !!!

Getting a cat now would just be for very selfish reasons and not taking a cat social needs into account.

[carole]

Willie I don't think there is one person here who would question the devoted love and caring kay would offer a kitty.

I think the main concerns are living in the outdoor cage, although it sure sounds to me like kitty would be gradually spending more and more time inside, so this arrangement could well work.

I have a few concerns too Kay about the gate being left open, not by you but maybe someone else, and whether or not your dog can socialise with a cat and grow to love it, only time would tell, and as I said before if you feel its right and Dad say's yes, then why the heck not, any kitty will blessed to be owned by you. Two things I have learn't about Kay, is she is totally responsible and committed to her pets. 100 per cent.

[Kfamr]

Originally posted by PayItForward
Unless Kay intends to sleep & eat and spend all her leisure time in the cage with the cat, it doesn't make a difference.

Kay WILL make a great cat mum in 2 or 3 years when she has her own flat/house and the space for an inside cat or two !!!

Getting a cat now would just be for very selfish reasons and not taking a cat social needs into account.

I appreciate your opinion, but i just don't understand it.

And I guess you don't understand that the cat would get just as much love and attention as an inside cat would.

And it's not necessarily going to be a "cage". The area where the enclosure would go up, is like the size of the rooms in this house.


I don't understand how it would be selfish. I wouldn't get an animal "just because". I'd get it to love, and to care for, and to give it a better home than it has at the shelter.

[Kfamr]

Originally posted by trayi52
If I die, I'll send the whole bunch to you! Well, I'll have somebody do it, cause I'll kind of be busy being dead.

And to hope that never happens though!!
Just make sure they write my address down correctly.

[Kfamr]

Originally posted by carole
Willie I don't think there is one person here who would question the devoted love and caring kay would offer a kitty.

I think the main concerns are living in the outdoor cage, although it sure sounds to me like kitty would be gradually spending more and more time inside, so this arrangement could well work.

I have a few concerns too Kay about the gate being left open, not by you but maybe someone else, and whether or not your dog can socialise with a cat and grow to love it, only time would tell, and as I said before if you feel its right and Dad say's yes, then why the heck not, any kitty will blessed to be owned by you. Two things I have learn't about Kay, is she is totally responsible and committed to her pets. 100 per cent.

Thanks.

The only other people who live here are my mom and dad... I'm almost 100% sure that they'd never put a life of an animal at risk. They don't even leave our garden door unlocked or open.

And like I said before, the dogs wait at the door, and when it is opened they wait until they are told to go out... no matter if there's a squirelle or not in the yard.


And who knows, if I do cat-sit Caeleigh and Orion, Simba may learn to get along with kitties from them.

[trayi52]

Sorry, but nobody has convinced me yet. I see a dog that started out not allowed on the beds, and furniture. I think that the same thing would evenually go with a kitten, or grown cat. I think with all my heart and soul Kay would do a good job and take care of it, and protect it with her own life.

Willie