John from Riverside Posted December 22, 2004 Share Posted December 22, 2004 I just couldn't help it..... My daughter has been asking for one for Christmas.....I was only going to get me a new set of workout gloves from Sportmart....but right next door was the Petco where they were having a "adopt a pet" from the shelter going on.... And there staring me me down was a 8 week old blue eyed kitten....it looked at me as if to say...."come on...you know you want to do it...sign on the dotted line" Hopefully the wife will understand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMadCap Posted December 22, 2004 Share Posted December 22, 2004 well, this is the one time of year where you might be able to pull that off... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark VI Posted December 22, 2004 Share Posted December 22, 2004 I just couldn't help it..... My daughter has been asking for one for Christmas.....I was only going to get me a new set of workout gloves from Sportmart....but right next door was the Petco where they were having a "adopt a pet" from the shelter going on.... And there staring me me down was a 8 week old blue eyed kitten....it looked at me as if to say...."come on...you know you want to do it...sign on the dotted line" Hopefully the wife will understand 174414[/snapback] They make a great stew. I have several Korean recipes if interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_BiB_ Posted December 22, 2004 Share Posted December 22, 2004 It's called "Bait". You were planning a fishing trip, weren't you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fezmid Posted December 22, 2004 Share Posted December 22, 2004 I don't think you should ever adopt a pet without talking with your significant other first... It's a lot of responsibility... Hope it works out for you. CW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted December 22, 2004 Author Share Posted December 22, 2004 I don't think you should ever adopt a pet without talking with your significant other first... It's a lot of responsibility... Hope it works out for you. CW 174421[/snapback] Fez... We actually have plenty of animals....so having pets around isn't a big deal...we already have 1 cat, 2 mammoth dogs, and 2 extremely cool Oscars.... Actually I heard that having 2 cats is better then 1...they keep each other company....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fezmid Posted December 22, 2004 Share Posted December 22, 2004 Fez... We actually have plenty of animals....so having pets around isn't a big deal...we already have 1 cat, 2 mammoth dogs, and 2 extremely cool Oscars.... Actually I heard that having 2 cats is better then 1...they keep each other company....... 174422[/snapback] Oh, if you already have a lot of pets... We have two cats, about 2-3 years apart in age. They do keep each other company (if by company you mean older one terrorizes the younger one in the name of 'fun.' ). Our older cat was very playful until we got the new one. Then it seemed that he took the "big brother" view and became much more serious and protective. Post some pictures CW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROCCEO Posted December 22, 2004 Share Posted December 22, 2004 without additional upkeep? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thailog80 Posted December 22, 2004 Share Posted December 22, 2004 Tell her if you didn't get the kitten the Koreans in back of you would have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted December 22, 2004 Share Posted December 22, 2004 Actually I heard that having 2 cats is better then 1...they keep each other company....... 174422[/snapback] That is very, very true. One kitten alone gets bored and destructive. Two of similar age keep them from getting bored. And honestly...taking care of two isn't much more difficult than one. And take the kitten to the vet immediately and get a check-up. Eight weeks is somewhat young for an adoption...and frequently, cats from shelters have minor-to-moderate health problems: respiratory illnesses that, in kittens, can be severe (almost lost one of mine to that), ringworm, fleas, various other community infections. FIV and leukemia tests are also a good idea, though vaccinations probably aren't worth it unless you plan on letting the cat roam outdoors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nemhoff Posted December 23, 2004 Share Posted December 23, 2004 An obvious moment of weakness Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaska Darin Posted December 23, 2004 Share Posted December 23, 2004 I just couldn't help it..... My daughter has been asking for one for Christmas.....I was only going to get me a new set of workout gloves from Sportmart....but right next door was the Petco where they were having a "adopt a pet" from the shelter going on.... And there staring me me down was a 8 week old blue eyed kitten....it looked at me as if to say...."come on...you know you want to do it...sign on the dotted line" Hopefully the wife will understand 174414[/snapback] A nice sweet and sour sauce will ease the transition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted December 23, 2004 Share Posted December 23, 2004 I just couldn't help it..... My daughter has been asking for one for Christmas.....I was only going to get me a new set of workout gloves from Sportmart....but right next door was the Petco where they were having a "adopt a pet" from the shelter going on.... And there staring me me down was a 8 week old blue eyed kitten....it looked at me as if to say...."come on...you know you want to do it...sign on the dotted line" Hopefully the wife will understand 174414[/snapback] By the way...is it a white cat with blue eyes? Because white cats with blue eyes are deaf. (Yes, seriously...what's more, a white cat with one blue eye is deaf in the one ear opposite that eye. Funny little bit of feline genetic trivia.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fezmid Posted December 23, 2004 Share Posted December 23, 2004 That is very, very true. One kitten alone gets bored and destructive. Two of similar age keep them from getting bored. And honestly...taking care of two isn't much more difficult than one. And take the kitten to the vet immediately and get a check-up. Eight weeks is somewhat young for an adoption...and frequently, cats from shelters have minor-to-moderate health problems: respiratory illnesses that, in kittens, can be severe (almost lost one of mine to that), ringworm, fleas, various other community infections. FIV and leukemia tests are also a good idea, though vaccinations probably aren't worth it unless you plan on letting the cat roam outdoors. 174449[/snapback] VERY VERY important! Don't let this cat near your other cat(s) until the vet has checked her out. Feline Leukemia is deadly and there's no cure... If this new cat has it, it's very possible for your other cat to catch it, and they'd have to put both cats down. My wife and I didn't know about that when we adopted a kitten that our neighbors didn't want (stupid neighbors couldn't take care of a cat OR their kids...). We lucked out as the kitten didn't have anything wrong with her, but it could've been tragic. CW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spidey Posted December 23, 2004 Share Posted December 23, 2004 I just couldn't help it..... My daughter has been asking for one for Christmas.....I was only going to get me a new set of workout gloves from Sportmart....but right next door was the Petco where they were having a "adopt a pet" from the shelter going on.... And there staring me me down was a 8 week old blue eyed kitten....it looked at me as if to say...."come on...you know you want to do it...sign on the dotted line" Hopefully the wife will understand 174414[/snapback] Please make sure it doesnt become just a christmas gift but a long time pet for your family. Too many puppies and kittens are brought to shelters a few months from now and many shelters cant afford to do anything but euthenize them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaska Darin Posted December 23, 2004 Share Posted December 23, 2004 Please make sure it doesnt become just a christmas gift but a long time pet for your family. Too many puppies and kittens are brought to shelters a few months from now and many shelters cant afford to do anything but euthenize them. 174575[/snapback] One of the sad facts of the commercial orgy that used to be Christmas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spidey Posted December 23, 2004 Share Posted December 23, 2004 By the way...is it a white cat with blue eyes? Because white cats with blue eyes are deaf. (Yes, seriously...what's more, a white cat with one blue eye is deaf in the one ear opposite that eye. Funny little bit of feline genetic trivia.) 174504[/snapback] I am sure you read this somewhere Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alaska Darin Posted December 23, 2004 Share Posted December 23, 2004 I am sure you read this somewhere 174579[/snapback] and then bought the book. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_BiB_ Posted December 23, 2004 Share Posted December 23, 2004 A nice sweet and sour sauce will ease the transition. 174492[/snapback] So would a number one treble hook. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted December 23, 2004 Share Posted December 23, 2004 I am sure you read this somewhere 174579[/snapback] Naturally... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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