Adopting a cat

[mummymermaid]

We have decided to adopt a cat but we are moving in August so the idea was to wait until then. But silly me went on Blue Cross website and found a cat that would suit our family perfectly. Reason being it's the only one so far that I've seen that said he loves children and cuddles! I'm worried there's not going to be many cats suitable for a family with 2 small children especially when our biggest criteria is having one that loves cuddles.... Is it crazy to even think about it before moving?

They might not want you to adopt if you're just about to move - it's a lot of upheaval for a settled cat, let alone a new one. You would also have to keep him strictly indoors until your move, and then again ideally at least 4-6 weeks after moving.

How young are your children?

I think it depends on the cat. I was convinced that my cats couldn't handle any sort of upheaval etc but actually that was just me. They literally set their paws down and started around their new domain - and this was after having the house packed up, a week in a cattery while we moved and unpacked, and then a month later another trip to stay at my friend for three weeks while the kitchen got refitted - and they are not confident cats. And usually it's only two weeks max following a move that you keep them in
It also hopes if you can car proof the garden so they have free reign of the garden but can't get out any further.
I think if you do your research OP and talk to the Blue cross about your intentions you may be just fine. Some cats don't cope well with change though, and if the cat is timid or nervous it may not be recommended.

Is the cat being fostered or in a rehoming center?

I think he's at the shelter. Our kids are 2 & 5, so it makes me worried it'll be difficult to find a cat that would suit our family. Our 5 year old is hoping the cat would be her cuddle buddy and best friend. And this cat sounded perfect for us!
We should really wait until we've moved, hopefully the shelter could find us another cat who'd love cuddles with kids. I shouldn't have gone on their website yet 🙄.

I think it's doable. But as said above, you wouldn't be able to let him out at all before the move, and would need to keep him in for at least four weeks after the move. If he is a confident, laid back cat, which it sounds as though he is, he could probably handle it pretty well.

Well I sent them a query and explained our situation so see what they say. I doubt we'll get him though but thought I'd try at least!
Keeping the cat in wouldn't be a problem at all.

You have done exactly what I was going to suggest.
If this doesn't work out don't be disheartened. The problem a lot of rescues have with a lot of cats they genuinely don't know how they are with kids as they haven't been "road tested" but some are quite happy with/like kids once they meet them.

Well I don't think we got chosen as it said on an email we'd be notified within 48 hours if we were chosen. I haven't heard anything... I wish I knew though if the reason was the moving or having a 2 year old 🤔

You could always wait until you've moved house, and send local shelters an email, explain you have two young children so would need a cat who would be happy (there will be some!) with your family and what you can offer, ie loving home, cat will be well looked after, garden/indoors - they will probably keep your details on file and let you know if a suitable one comes along - obviously you can keep your eyes on the website as well. I mean this in a lovely way, but children have to realise cats aren't always just about cuddles but can still give masses of pleasure. Funnily enough my two hated them, but my boy was the funniest character ever and my girl was a real lap cat and couldn't get enough attention, in return we'd get hours of purring. Hope you find a little baby when the time is right.