Rehoming a cat with a 2yo DS

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We have thought about this for the last year and now feel ready to adopt/rehome a cat. Been looking at local shelters and all seem to say minimum age for child is 5. I would rather rehome than buy a kitten... but wondering if we will ever find one

Any experience/advice please?

Too young. Your DS, that is.
Wait at least 3 more years.

I have always has rescue cats and have a toddler.

I don't think it is too young.

It's too young, rescues specify 5 & over because of kittens being killed by accident by toddlers. It's not the rare occurrence we'd like to think it is.

An adult rescue known to like kids would be OK.

We're currently fostering a 9 week old kitten. DD is 17 months and they get on brilliantly. Have you tried Cat Protection?

Adults are better I think as you can gauge their personalities.

I would prefer an older cat to a kitten. 2 year old is not too young with the right cat. We had one when my older DS was 2... many moons ago. Never a problem

Will look at cat protection, thanks

Find the right rescue and they will advise you. Some adult cats are way more chilled than others.

I can't see the problem if you're after an older cat! They might already be child tested so you'll know what you're getting. My ds is 22mo. He's had 5 cats for company since he was born. He's a bit of a bugger trying to chase them sometimes but I'm very strict with him. I cannot bear to see parents being indulgent and letting their kids treat pets like teddies. Gives me the rage. Near constant supervision is still needed with a toddler and a cat but it's definitely workable.