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StandoutMop · 21/09/2016 16:26

Getting kitten (who am I kidding, we'll end up with 2) this weekend.

Have litter tray, feeding bowls, will get food when know what they've been eating. Anything else we need?

Reluctant to buy a bed as none of my childhood cats slept in their official bed ever - would a cosy cardboard box and blanket be ok? Can they share (will be siblings) if we take 2?

Any other top tips and advice?

Thanks in advance.

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Toomanykittens · 21/09/2016 16:42

Maybe some toys and a scratching post. Two kittens entertain each other, especially if you have to leave them on their own for periods.

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chemenger · 21/09/2016 16:44

Two kittens will be fine in a box with a blanket. Two is always better than one.

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cozietoesie · 21/09/2016 16:55

A box with something in it is just fine - Heck, they might even decline that in favour of somewhere else that takes their fancy! Grin

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Clearmeoutchook · 21/09/2016 16:56

Don't bother with a proper scratching post, none of my cats have ever used them. I recommend one of those 'foamy' garden kneeling mats from the pound shop, my cats love them, they claw-up a treat & dirt cheap too.

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StandoutMop · 21/09/2016 17:18

Thanks all. I have three children who will be pretty good kitten entertainers but will get a toy or two to help them along.

Only downside to this I can see is I may have to move the wine rack to make space for kitty stuff.

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cozietoesie · 21/09/2016 17:21

Nah. That's probably where they'll decide to sleep! Grin

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TroysMammy · 21/09/2016 22:13

You also need a camera to show us pictures of your kitties.

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Iliveinalighthousewiththeghost · 22/09/2016 02:43

Squeeeeeeee. Kittens.
You must be really excited. I think you have it almost covered, apart from kitten toys abs and a clock so they think it's mummy's heart beat.
Please post pics of your gorgeous new additions.

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thehugemanatee · 22/09/2016 03:15

Two kittens is much better than 1. I usually get cats in pairs :)

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Broken1Girl · 22/09/2016 05:02

Agree with pp, get some toys. I recommend scratch sofas, like so, this was 2.99 from Tesco.
Remember a poop scoop and nappy/ sandwich bags.

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StandoutMop · 22/09/2016 20:05

I will share photos, promise. Fingers crossed choosing and collecting them Saturday morning so watch this space...

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stubbornstains · 22/09/2016 20:58

Ooh, I clicked on this thread because I came on the Litter Tray to post something very similar!! Grin.

Have made an appointment with a lady to go and view 2 tortie females tomorrow....so excited! But I feel very rusty- I haven't had a kitten for 20 years! (ex cat was run over at the age of 16. I have been waiting for us to move from the old house- next to the busy road that did for her- to this lovely new one on a quiet cul de sac for nearly a year). I haven't even got a cat carrier and litter trays yet, so wouldn't be picking them up tomorrow.

My big worry is that I have a 6 year old and a 15 month old, so obviously I only want to let DS2 have very restricted access until they're robust enough to stick up for themselves. I was thinking of having them in my room for the first few days...has anybody had any experience of juggling kittens and toddler??

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stubbornstains · 22/09/2016 20:59

Forgot to say- sorry for the hijack x

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StandoutMop · 23/09/2016 21:42

No experience of toddler/ baby v kitten, but planning on keeping ours in kitchen/diner for few days until they feel more settled (and I know they won't wee everywhere!)

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StandoutMop · 24/09/2016 17:12

Here is one of the new additions. Sister is more camera shy.

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StandoutMop · 24/09/2016 17:14

Best I can do for cat 2.

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stubbornstains · 24/09/2016 17:41

They are absolutely adorable. They're my idea of the perfect kittens I'm after, too Smile. Sadly, after doing a bit of research I came to the conclusion that 8 week old kittens and 16 month old toddlers Do Not Mix. So I cancelled going to see mine Sad. I'm going to have to either have to find some older kittens/ young cats, or wait for DS2 to get old enough to understand that tiny fragile living things aren't squishable.

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stubbornstains · 24/09/2016 17:42

Are those 8 weekers standout?

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TroysMammy · 24/09/2016 18:36

How sweet and you have a window sitter. One of mine was doing that when I picked him up, he was totally barmy.

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standoutmop · 24/09/2016 18:48

Born mid-july, so more like 10 weeks I think stubborn.

Currently one asleep in actual bed (box with blanket). Other one is hogging dc2's seat at the dining room table.

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2kids2dogsnosense · 24/09/2016 18:49

Stains TORTIES ARE MY FAVOURITE!!!

You lucky duck!

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2kids2dogsnosense · 24/09/2016 18:51

Mop Is Cat 2 a blue tortoiseshell or is it the light? Lovely! (So is cat 1 - sorry wasn't meaning to be divisive - beautiful little sisters)

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