Advice for first time cat owners

[Twizbe]

DH and I are in the early stages of planning for our first cat. In our house already we have us and 2 kids (4 and 2 when cat is likely to arrive) we live in quite an open plan home down a very quiet lane with a big playing field next door.

We've both had pets before but never cats so this is very new to us.

At this stage in our planning we have some questions which I hope MN can help with.

1. how do we find reputable breeders and what should we look for in a breeder
2. what breeds are 'best' for a family. Our son is quite sensitive and would do best with a quiet friendly cat.
3. what books / websites do you recommend for learning about kitten/cat care
4. general advice for first time cat owners.

We aren't in any rush to get the cat so plenty of time to research / ensure we make the right choice for us and the cat.

Thanks in advance.

@Fluffycloudland77

You don’t really need to worry about book, the cat knows all about cat care and will manipulate you into doing things the cats way.

Cats are masters of human psychology. Before you know it your buying smart price tuna for your lunch & then choosing skinless & boneless salmon for the cat because he doesn’t like bones.

😂😂😂

So true

I love the comment by @Fluffycloudland77 😍 so absolutely true

Rescue all the way for me too. I got three in January (only meant to get the two littermate kittens, but Missy was older and no-one wanted her because she mouths, so what could I do). They have made such a difference to me, especially during lockdown, because I live alone. If younger cats, get two so that they can learn from each other, rather than fighting your arm, and just be prepared to accept your rightful place in the world, ie their servant. I even caught myself boiling an egg so that I could give them the cooked yolk......

Although unrelated, Missy washes the two boys carefully and bats them if they're too rough with her. I am used to cats, and they are a constant delight. Even the 4am breakfast cheek-patting.

@thecatneuterer

www.celiahammond.org/canning-town/index.php/animals-needing-homes/canning-town-london I forgot to post a link to the animals for homing page (for the Canning Town clinic. There is also a page for the Lewisham clinic)

I just looked at the lewisham page. I loved sir box a lot.

I will be keeping an eye on the lewisham branch for sure