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Dilemma wwyd ?

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Cluesue · 05/10/2016 14:13

I have a 4 month old kitten,decided to get him a companion and found one that will be ready in 2 weeks,so she's reserved for me.
Just had a message from the lady I had the 4 month old from to say she's moving and needs to regime the mum and sibling,I'd really like to give the mum a home so I can get her spayed and save her from having any more litters.
But that would mean letting down the lady who's holding the kitten for me

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dancemom · 05/10/2016 14:17

Get them all!

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MycatsaPirate · 05/10/2016 14:18

Yes. Get them all. You can turn into me. I have four cats.

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Cluesue · 05/10/2016 14:31

*Rehome not regime

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Cluesue · 05/10/2016 14:32

I couldnt afford 4 😕

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TimeIhadaNameChange · 05/10/2016 14:58

Take the mother at least. Other woman will easily find a home for the kitten.

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thecatneuterer · 05/10/2016 15:05

Take the mother if you can't take both.

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thecatneuterer · 05/10/2016 15:08

Shelters are full and she is likely to end up just being left behind when the owner moves. We deal with this all the bloody time. Generally unneutered cats that just get left behind and then go on to have kittens in the street or garden. You can at least stop that happening, and I'm sure your kitten would love to be with its mother. Take the sibling too though if you can.

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YesItsMeIDontCare · 05/10/2016 15:10

Mum & sibling. The kitten will find another loving home very very quickly.

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WeirdAndPissedOff · 05/10/2016 17:51

Yy to the above.
It'll be a shame to let down the person holding the kitten for you, but the kitten is very likely to find a new loving home. Mum cat is much less likely.

I'd also be tempted to get the sibling too, though - at least then they're together and the little one still has a companion his age.

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Cluesue · 05/10/2016 19:47

Mum and daughter joining us on Saturday ☺and here's the son/brother I already have.

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Fluffycloudland77 · 05/10/2016 20:04

I'm pleased you got mum, her life so far sounds less than ideal.

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TimeIhadaNameChange · 05/10/2016 21:36

Am so pleased for you all! We expect updated photos on Saturday!!!

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YesItsMeIDontCare · 05/10/2016 21:44

Oh that's fantastic OP! Really really pleased for you and your growing furry family. 😊

Mummycat can look forward to a chilled out future, no more pregnancy and birth. And brother & sister back together. 😻

Karma owes you something wonderful.

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yeOldeTrout · 05/10/2016 21:53

awwww.... get them all neutered PDQ :).

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thecatneuterer · 05/10/2016 23:18

That's great. Definitely the best thing to do.

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Cluesue · 06/10/2016 17:13

Already got a vet appointment next week booked for mum to be pre checked for spaying and the kittens will be done once 16 weeksSmile

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TimeIhadaNameChange · 06/10/2016 17:26

Yay!!! Smile

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RubbishMantra · 06/10/2016 17:42

Good on you. Smile

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Cluesue · 08/10/2016 20:08

Only been here half hour and kitten acting like she's been here all her life,mum is hiding behind the sofa and hissing at son if he goes anywhere near

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Cluesue · 08/10/2016 20:10

On another note,can you change a card name after 18 months,the mum is called Princess,I really don't like it Blush

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Cluesue · 08/10/2016 20:10

Cats not card

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Cluesue · 08/10/2016 20:12

Mum venturing out

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TimeIhadaNameChange · 08/10/2016 20:24

Awww! How cute! Am so glad the familiy's back together. Am sure Mum will soon get used to having her boy back.

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Cluesue · 09/10/2016 09:51

Can,one of them chose to per on dd1's friends clothes,so when her mother,who is quite posh comes to pick her daughter up I have to explain why she's not dressed and her clothes are way but washed,mortifying Blush

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sananbaz · 09/10/2016 10:11

It may be worth a mention that male cats are pre programmed not to stay with their mum. Nature dictates that the mum pushes the male out from about this age to prevent the son impregnating her. You need to carefully manage this relationship, sometimes they work it out and sometimes nature dictates that mum will never tolerate male being near. Early neutering is a very good idea.
Good luck, I really hope they all get along, they look gorgeous!Smile
(oops about the wee on visitor's clothes! Grin)

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