I have reserved my new kittens!!! Any tips?

[Nosha123]

Hi all

I had to tell you as I am soooo looking forward to getting them.. I have just paid the deposit for two kittens (Birmans) both boys.. and I collect them in about 6 weeks time.

I know some will disagree on getting pedigree cats when the rescue centres are overflowing.. and I did indeed consider it - but I was being quite particular about what type of cat I was after and what age, sex etc... If its any consolation I have convinced my best friend to get an elderly cat from a rescue centre once she has moved house!

Anyhow - just wondered if anyone has any kitten tips for me? Especially on introducing them to my 10 year old male cat (Harvey Pickle Pants) who is totally NON agressive and very loving and chatty.

All tips welcome! All cat stories welcome....

Its been 10 years since I did the introduction thing... just hoping it goes as well as it did last time!

[tiggerblue10]

Awww bless, they're so cute :o) x

[wolf63]

McFluff - I am sure that your cat won awards for being that errrr ....... ugly.

I know that Murphy can't be 'that' bald as she is a lady cat, or is lady pushing it too far? Girl cat!

[ganesh]

AAAAAHHHHHHHH
Cute,but not as cute as mine!!
Good luck,couldn't you have had all three?

[ganesh]

or were there only 2?Agghhh I'm going mad

[wolf63]

It's like introducing one of those bald (and not so cute) human babies to a new household - or so I read.

Make a big fuss of Harvey PP and show him his new siblings he will probably be curious or terrified. The kittens will probably not see him as a threat because they are still little innocents.

I find that most adult animals (excluding humans) are tolerant and protective towards babies of their species.