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Think we need a bigger cat..... recommendations for a large family one?

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JohnnyMcGrathSaysFuckOff · 10/08/2018 14:37

Just that, really.

When it was just DD1, we had a 5 seater Toyota for me, and 5 seat Skoda for DH ( yes, we do love our flash autos!).

But with the DTs coming along, I think we need to raid savings for a bigger cat.... sigh! Recommendations?

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Elephant14 · 10/08/2018 15:19

Does he do extended rear facing - Is that like reverse cowboy?

TopBitchoftheWitches · 10/08/2018 15:17

If I were you I'd go with a tiger, they are lovely looking and I am sure would love cuddles.

As for a VW Sharan, I borrowed one recently from a friend and it was lovely to drive, plus lots of room.

goforkyourself · 10/08/2018 15:17

I recommend this bad boy, he is very economical and has low emissions.

Think we need a bigger cat..... recommendations for a large family one?
problembottom · 10/08/2018 15:13

My British Shorthair is huge and great with kids.

RB68 · 10/08/2018 15:12

surprised no one mentioned a peugeot with its cat claw lights at the back....

Stephisaur · 10/08/2018 15:11

I am crying 😂

Thanks for the laugh OP!

No sensible advice as I drive a Mini, sorry!

TheQueef · 10/08/2018 15:11

Excellent thread. Grin

YetAnotherSpartacus · 10/08/2018 15:10

Why not feed the current cat more? Win Win.

igglepigglenotsoniggle · 10/08/2018 15:09

Haha, I also came on to suggest a Maine Coon. They're definitely the largest of the friendly house cats. A tiger just wouldn't be the same.

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JohnnyMcGrathSaysFuckOff · 10/08/2018 15:07

Well Bonfires that's the twins sorted. Does he do extended rear facing?

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popocatepetals · 10/08/2018 15:06

Jaguar?

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Laughteronthewing · 10/08/2018 15:06

And what about the poor current cat? Are they just going to be abandoned? So cruel. Or are you going to take it along when you get your new cat and swap it for a bigger one. Either way it’s going to be very sad.

BonfiresOfInsanity · 10/08/2018 15:05

Battle cat can carry two and has seats.

Think we need a bigger cat..... recommendations for a large family one?
ineedwine99 · 10/08/2018 15:04

We have the Jaguar f-pace, really nice, that way you get your car and cat :-D

amusedbush · 10/08/2018 14:59

I genuinely opened this thinking it was going to be about a mouse problem Grin

NorbertTheDragon · 10/08/2018 14:59

I did used to have Sharan. It was very nice. Not as nice as a Previa, but still a good drive and 7 proper seats.

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JohnnyMcGrathSaysFuckOff · 10/08/2018 14:56

Well greatbeyond the way things are going with diesel, maybe tiger food would be cheaper?

Don't suppose any of you have VW Sharans? That don't miaow?

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rockchickchickyrock · 10/08/2018 14:54

😂😂😂 this thread has made my day! (We have a Maine coon - I can highly recommend!)

Also I’m pregnant with DC3 and we have just changed to a Mercedes GLE. I think we will need to replace the seats we have for narrower ones (current DCs are in high back boosters) and put the baby seat in the middle with a belt (doesn’t have 3 isofix points) but if I’m on my own with the three will probably have the baby in the front with me.

thegreatbeyond · 10/08/2018 14:53

Make sure the tiger behaves himself at the table, though. Repeated café visits can get pricey.

NorbertTheDragon · 10/08/2018 14:52

Lions are much better, the kids can hold the mane while travelling. Grin

Or a Toyota Previa. Thats the best car I ever had.

My actual cat is half Maine Coon and is the biggest soppiest thing ever, so I'd recommend one of them also.

OddS0ck · 10/08/2018 14:52

I was going to say Norwegian Forest. Some tomcats are pretty large cats, if you go for an adult rescue.

I don't know if kittens are like puppies and you can tell eventual size from how big their paws are?

HTH

IStillMissBlockbuster · 10/08/2018 14:52

You're not going to recover the thread op. Best start another Grin

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JohnnyMcGrathSaysFuckOff · 10/08/2018 14:51

Also Jaguar and Kuga are genius answers, as is Albus's gif

Any sensible suggestions? Grin not holding my breath....

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UtterlyDesperate · 10/08/2018 14:50

Definitely a Maine Coon Grin

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JohnnyMcGrathSaysFuckOff · 10/08/2018 14:49

Car, car, car Blush Blush

Jesus wept, I wasn't even bfing when I typed that.

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