Fingers Crossed, Adopting 2 Cats.

[furrypusscat]

Not sure if the time is right but have been to a local RSPCA centre this afternoon. It is 9 months since we lost puss and I miss him so much. Over 40 cats of different ages and sizes, how do you choose. We decided on two boys aged 2 years and although not related needed homing together. They were rather subdued and a little nervous as one had been micro-chipped this morning. Just waiting for a home check in next couple of days and if all goes well may get them over the weekend. I am quite excited and hope that we are doing the right thing by giving a home to two.

[Credulo]

Congrats! If the two needed to be homed together then they already know each other and the transition will be less stressful. Maybe get a Felway plug in to calm them, and as long as they know where the litter box and feeding area is they will be fine. As a previous owner you know not to let them out for a few weeks. Good luck.

[wolf63]

I wish you luck. With cats you just never know how things are going to turn out.

[Sqad]

LOL......the trouble starts now.......

If you want two, then you have chosen correctly, by and large, two boys will get on better than two girls (what's new?). I am glad that you went to the RSPCA and they are two lucky cats.

[furrypusscat]

Thank you for your comments. We have always had kittens before and just one at a time but a friend suggested having 2 together. We also thought 2 yrs old they would be a little more sedate and less mischievous.

[Sqad]

\\\ We also thought 2 yrs old they would be a little more sedate and less mischievous.\\\

;-)

[marval]

Good for you, two very lucky cats. I am sure they will settle with you very soon.

[wolf63]

My two were 18 month old siblings when I got them. Frankie is a wimp and his sister Merlin is fierce and stupid and beats her brother up. She also bit a workman and nearly got the vet in the eye. I love them to bits but sometimes I want to throttle them.

☺

[furrypusscat]

I hope so, mind we have to pass the home test before we can have them but hopefully that shouldn't be a problem having had a check for our last one.

[pastafreak]

"We also thought 2 yrs old they would be a little more sedate and less mischievous."

*snigger*...:-)

Really though...well done on giving them a home and best of luck. You've got experience of moggies,so both you and they will be fine.

[Baldric]

Good Luck with that then!
;-)

[Brinjal]

Well done to you. I wish you years of love and fun with your new kittys.

[furrypusscat]

Thanks for all your thoughts and good wishes, I will update when I have them. I am sure they will fit in well.

[wolf63]

So - what happened? Are you now employed as a cat slave? I was a total novice when my last cat moved in, I felt out of my depth and was sure that it was a big mistake. I tried getting the Cats Protection people to take him back. I was a total failure.

[ferlew]

You really thought they would protect YOU from kitties?

[furrypusscat]

Well, we have our two little boys home. We passed our home visit yesterday and picked them up early afternoon. Very timid but coaxed them round with a meal. They scoffed it as if they hadn't eaten before. They ventured from the kitchen into the lounge where they stayed under our sideboard watching our every move eventually coming out and investigating the rest of the lounge. Didn't take too long before they played with their toys. We kept them in the kitchen overnight to avoid any accidents so they could get used to the location of the litter tray. Still very wary of us this morning but given time I am sure they will settle and enjoy their new home.

[Ouzel]

Congratulations on your new arrivals - it won't take them long to settle in and get used to you and their new surroundings. After that, they'll become the usual slave drivers .. the very best of luck and I hope things work out for you all.

[furrypusscat]

Thank you Owzel for your good wishes. Seem to be settling in now, one being a bit more wary than the other but I think all will be fine in a couple of days. Certainly eating well and know who feeds them.

[pastafreak]

As for 'eating well'... be prepared and have at least 16 varieties of cat food available at all times. Won't be long before their inherent fussyness kicks in...lol
Best wishes to you and them :-)

[sue11]

16 varieties of cat food......yes I think it will not be too long before you become like the rest of us slaves...the desperate searching for a brand they will not turn up their noses at, the muttered prayer before you set down the bowl, the desperation when they saunter away holding their noses in the air, the final resort when you open the can of tuna steak or defrost the prawns you have been saving as a treat for yourself.
My two from cat rescue have been living here for about 8 months, thankfully I am not at the tuna stage just yet!
All the best, I sure they will settle in very well and love living with you!

[furrypusscat]

Thank you for your interest and advice pasta and sue11. I am sure these two can't be as fussy as last one. He seemed to only like 2 brands and certain flavours, then when the manufacturers stopped making the flavours he liked I had one hell of a job trying to find something he would eat. These so far seem to be so hungry they will eat anything I put down. Hope it continues that way.