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Bollocks

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MikeUniformMike · 13/01/2019 15:24

Thinking of getting a new family member and have seen a possible candidate but he is intact. Is this a good idea?
He could be taken to the vet, but I am not sure I could do that to him.
Would he resent me?
Could I leave him as he is and if so, what problems might there be?
The cat in question is a softie but he is only a few months old?
Your thoughts please.

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dementedpixie · 13/01/2019 16:56

What's the issue with where you live? Busy road?

sweetkitty · 13/01/2019 17:00

I would never have a male cat without neutering him. So many unwanted cats and kittens out there now why add to the problem? Plus there’s a good chance you’ll be needing a vet when he gets into fights.

It’s really not a big deal of an op, my latest boy was absolutely fine you wouldn’t never think he had had anything done.

Vitalogy · 13/01/2019 17:02

Yes you'll need to get him de nutted. It's an easier op than for females.

My cat was fine. Felt sorry for himself for a bit but still.

I don't think you can be that specific with personality traits.

moredoll · 13/01/2019 17:03

Maybe he's started spraying so the current owners want to re-home. Neutering should stop this but I've heard it doesn't always. Best to ask your vet for advice before you get him.

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MikeUniformMike · 13/01/2019 17:21

It was an online ad. Seller has had a few kittens on sale in the past year.It's dodgy isn't it. That's a no then. Poor cat. No I Clawdipus for me to write.

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Fluffycloudland77 · 13/01/2019 17:26

Kitten farm. I wonder if hmrc know about her income from being a self employed breeder?.

YesItsMeIDontCare · 13/01/2019 17:32

I'd still get the cat tbh OP. I know it's dodgy, but I'd worry about the poor thing.

In other news, I have an indoor cat who isn't totally hard done by because I take him out for walks on a harness. We're out at the moment - he's chasing leaves having a whale of a time, and I'm freezing my arse off with a hacking cough. 🙄

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MikeUniformMike · 13/01/2019 18:28

I won't get the cat.
I'd rather get a cat from someone who wants to rehome a much loved pet.
Any ideas where I could find one?

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NorthernLurker · 13/01/2019 19:01

I don't think you should get a cat op. You don't seem to have the least idea what you're doing.

Fluffycloudland77 · 13/01/2019 19:10

How about a breed rescue?

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MikeUniformMike · 13/01/2019 19:23

Of course I mustn't NorthernLurker.
I can't possibly know what I am doing because:

  1. I have never had a cat neutered and am a bit wary of depriving a family member of his testicles. I want a cat that that is already neutered. I don't want a unneutered cat.
  2. I can't get a cat from a rescue centre because they will not let me have one because I live near a busy road.
  3. The cats I have had in the past are ones I have rehomed for friends, neighbours or colleagues.
  4. I would struggle to keep a cat indoors because of what my house is like. The cat might want to go outdoors and I am not going to spend the next 20 years being worried.
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moredoll · 13/01/2019 23:59

Don't know where you are but this rescue centre doesn't seem to mention busy roads, just concerned to find homes with gardens.
HTH.

www.croydonanimalsamaritans.co.uk/index.php/animals-seeking-homes/cats-seeking-homes

moredoll · 14/01/2019 00:07

Actually when I look more closely it does mention roads but only for some.

moredoll · 14/01/2019 00:10

Do you live on a busy road, or is the surrounding area very busy? If so, this is not an ideal place for a kitten to live – you may be better considering a ‘streetwise’ cat.

This, on their kittens page, suggests they would consider roads but only for some.
Good luck.

NorthernLurker · 14/01/2019 08:09

Busy roads kill cats. If you live on one you shouldn't have a cat unless you can keep it inside 100%.

And your attitude to the neutering is ridiculous.

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MikeUniformMike · 14/01/2019 10:13

Thanks moredoll.

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Allergictoironing · 14/01/2019 11:13

My Boycat (and his sister) were trapped as ferals at about a year old. Both were "done" by the rescue, Boycat is a big handsome lad who seems none the worse in any way for being de-bollocked. BTW they are indoor only cats (as required by the rescue) and as there's 2 of them are very happy together in the house.

PinkSparklyPussyCat · 14/01/2019 12:23

Busy roads kill cats. If you live on one you shouldn't have a cat unless you can keep it inside 100%.

Quiet roads also kill cats. I live on a fairly quiet road but we still get idiots flying up and down.

I'm not sure if you've said whether or not you can, but is it possible to cat proof the garden? I wouldn't want to have an indoor only cat as I think it's more risky if they sneak out as they aren't streetwise. I also wouldn't want to have the doors and windows show in the summer but that's just me. We cat proofed the garden and have the best of both worlds!

Lonecatwithkitten · 14/01/2019 15:28

Going back to the original testicle questions as some one who debollocks cats everyday they get lovely anaesthetic drugs and pain killers. Apart from being a bit dopey when they first come round the really don't notice anything has happened.
I am currently fostering an older cat who I Debollocked on Wednesday. On Tuesday I was a bound up bundle of nervous testosterone, by yesterday he was s fully paid up cuddle kitten only worried about where his next meal is coming from. I removed a leg as well as testicles a scrape he almost certainly got into because of his bollocks.

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MikeUniformMike · 17/01/2019 19:51

Ooh thanks.
After looking at lots of cat adverts very few of them were neutered.
I'm not planning to get a cat now anyway.

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