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Rescuing a cat tomorrow, DH now unsure...

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TotallyTicToe · 21/07/2017 21:17

We have been considering adopting a cat for quite a while now. After a few weeks of discussing it we decided to visit the local rspca today with the dc (dd4 and ds1)

We had a chat with a staff member there who seemed really lovely and knowledgable about which cat would be right for our young family.

There was a two year old tom who was adorable, apparently overlooked because he was just plain black.

His bio said how attention seeking and affectionate he is, loving to play and be fussed all the time.

The meet with him was good, but when dh put him back in the pod he turned round and 'bit' him. He then did this to the staff member. It looked like a play bite, didn't break the skin etc. The staff member said he was probably frustrated at going back in and doesn't like you to stop fussing him.

We passed our home visit tonight and we are due to pick him up at 11am tomorrow.

Dh is worried that if he does this again it might scare the dc, especially the little one. The lady doing the home visit mentioned he'd batted her hand away when he'd had enough too.

I think it sounds like pretty normal cat behaviour but may have fallen for him a bit so could have rose tinted glasses on Grin

All the staff mentioned how friendly he was and he was marked down as suitable for children of all ages so I'm happy to trust them in this.

What do you all think?

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EpoxyResin · 23/07/2017 11:34

Oh good, I'm so pleased for you all! Enjoy the kitty love :)

PosiePootlePerkins · 23/07/2017 11:48

How lovely! Picture please (rules, doncha knowGrin)

AllTheWittyNamesAreGone · 23/07/2017 11:54

Lucy bites when shes done being stroked or done playing its just a nip the kids have learned to recognise when to back off but still get the odd tooth on the finger. I just left her to it as she never looked stressed or drew blood.

bluetongue · 23/07/2017 12:36

So glad it has all worked out. Sounds like your new guy has really landed on his paws Smile

YetAnotherSpartacus · 23/07/2017 13:05

YAYYYY! Picture please! Also, if puss does bite it's not the end of the world. I grew up being scratched and bitten by a cat and chalked it up to that just being how cats are.

DollyParsnip · 23/07/2017 13:41

Our Boy Cat will snap if his stroking tolerance wears out, have definitely learned to read the signs as we've got to know one another. He's a really lovely Boy and not aggressive with it, just has enough!

If you're still a bit nervous I recommend Jackson Galaxy on You Tube, he's really clear at explaining behaviour and my DD (7) got a lot out of them too.

NoSquirrels · 23/07/2017 16:29

Hooray! Pics please Grin

Veterinari · 23/07/2017 16:41

Great news! So pleased OP - it sounds like he's the kind of cat that needs a family Smile

TotallyTicToe · 23/07/2017 17:00

Pictures Grin

He loves his cat tree, not as much as lying on his back in the middle of the rug though!

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TotallyTicToe · 23/07/2017 17:02

He's been so relaxed and happy I haven't been nervous at all.

Obviously still being watchful and training the dc how to live with a cat but so far it's going great Smile

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caffeinestream · 23/07/2017 17:37

He's so fluffy! Is he a Maine Coon? He reminds me a bit of my boy.

EpoxyResin · 23/07/2017 17:49

He's gorge!

PinkSparklyPussyCat · 23/07/2017 18:38

He's lovely! How could anyone overlook him?

EachandEveryone · 23/07/2017 19:25

The tail on him! Beautiful boy im so pleased foy you all.

TotallyTicToe · 23/07/2017 19:42

He's a dslh? I'm not very clued in to my cat breeds but they said he was a domestic long hair and that abbreviation is on all of his paper work.

I've never known such a lovely cat.

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Fluffycloudland77 · 23/07/2017 19:53

Impressive ear tufts.

ChestnutsRoastingOnAnOpenFire · 23/07/2017 19:59

He's beautiful, so confident already. It's normal cat behaviour don't worry. They're not as domesticated as dogs.

NoSquirrels · 23/07/2017 20:04

Tufty fluffty! Grin

MyPuppyIsADick · 23/07/2017 20:08

He's gorgeous OP! Smile

TotallyTicToe · 23/07/2017 20:55

Definitely making himself at home Grin

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MagicalMrsMistoffelees · 23/07/2017 21:15

He is gorgeous! I love all blacks best!

Want2beme · 23/07/2017 21:40

Oh, how lovely. He's so happy to be home with you. He's a special one. Wishing you all lots of happy cutting.

Bedofwool · 23/07/2017 21:44

He is gorgeous but I am biased as he is the twin of my gorgeous boy!

Want2beme · 23/07/2017 21:46

He must be distantly related to my little girl. Looks, personality & even his ear tufts devils horns are the same. What a happy ending.

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nothruroad · 23/07/2017 21:50

What a gorgeous boy! He looks so happy to be settling in with you too. Hope DH is as smitten as you are!