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17 July 2011, 10:21 PM
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Whoever has written it thinks that they are the daddy or mummy of cat psychology. Fair enough, because they may have run a rescue place for X number of years to give such guidance. They have still offered a leeway by saying "most rescue", which means a percentage may still fit your criteria. I beg to differ with the opinion of the writer of above, as I know a popular rescue place well where my son occasionally volunteers. He does have a full time job, he only does it because he has compassion for animals. I thought I'd add that before SN professionals look down upon volunteering. Not that I care.
However, back to the rescue place. Not all rescue kittens or cats were once stuck up the drainpipe or got pushed under water. Some were just too many to keep, hence their slave family (cats don't have masters) had to take them to rescue place. Such kittens and cats don't have adjustment issues, if they are well-looked after at the rescue place. Cats do have different personalities, and their initial bringing up can contribute to their personality development. The one from Big G's house is amazingly friendly and outgoing, because Big G's household provided ample acceptence and love to the little fella for his first 8 weeks. The one from Wrexham went straight to the litter tray when I first saw her. That showed that she suffered with some anxiety on seeing new people. She is affectionate, but on timid side. her brother is not affectionate at all. He is just a lanky legged little ****. He lives at my friend's, gets called Cairo, and runs away before you could even say Hi to him. So, they all behave differently, specially the common breeds. I have been to that rescue place many a times, and have seen magically cuddly kittens/cats a well as the troubled ones. It just depends. However, you may be better off listening to that cat psychologist. Some rescue centre people won't want to give away a kitten or a puppy to a family with a young toddler, because they worry about young toddlers messing with them e.g. pulling their tails/ears and torturing them by lifting them every two minutes.
However, back to the rescue place. Not all rescue kittens or cats were once stuck up the drainpipe or got pushed under water. Some were just too many to keep, hence their slave family (cats don't have masters) had to take them to rescue place. Such kittens and cats don't have adjustment issues, if they are well-looked after at the rescue place. Cats do have different personalities, and their initial bringing up can contribute to their personality development. The one from Big G's house is amazingly friendly and outgoing, because Big G's household provided ample acceptence and love to the little fella for his first 8 weeks. The one from Wrexham went straight to the litter tray when I first saw her. That showed that she suffered with some anxiety on seeing new people. She is affectionate, but on timid side. her brother is not affectionate at all. He is just a lanky legged little ****. He lives at my friend's, gets called Cairo, and runs away before you could even say Hi to him. So, they all behave differently, specially the common breeds. I have been to that rescue place many a times, and have seen magically cuddly kittens/cats a well as the troubled ones. It just depends. However, you may be better off listening to that cat psychologist. Some rescue centre people won't want to give away a kitten or a puppy to a family with a young toddler, because they worry about young toddlers messing with them e.g. pulling their tails/ears and torturing them by lifting them every two minutes.
17 July 2011, 11:29 PM
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Hey, Andy!
Guess what. When you love them, you love them unconditionally. Fur doesn't matter, nor does them knocking your favourite ornament off the window ledge. Believe me, you fall in love with them, and go to work in your black suit covered with cat fur, you care not. I live on "one a day" antihistemine, but I'd rather sneeze my nostrils off than getting rid of my cats. They come closest to the ideal goodness in this whole world full of badness e.g. deception, chaos, misery, pain and undue demands.
Good luck with getting a cat for Ms. Jock.
Guess what. When you love them, you love them unconditionally. Fur doesn't matter, nor does them knocking your favourite ornament off the window ledge. Believe me, you fall in love with them, and go to work in your black suit covered with cat fur, you care not. I live on "one a day" antihistemine, but I'd rather sneeze my nostrils off than getting rid of my cats. They come closest to the ideal goodness in this whole world full of badness e.g. deception, chaos, misery, pain and undue demands.
Good luck with getting a cat for Ms. Jock.
reckon an overly furry moggy might receive the same attention!
17 July 2011, 11:35 PM
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She is 4 now. I only see her now and again as she lives with my ex, it was hard splitting them up but both have new playmates now anyway. I leave my two at home all the time. I often go away overnight and they are fine. As long as you leave food, water and a clean litter tray they'll be OK.
If you do plan on leaving them daily two are better than one for company. This is especially true for kittens and buying two from the same litter is the best bet. It saves introducing two cats at a later date as not all of them get along with one another.
If you do plan on leaving them daily two are better than one for company. This is especially true for kittens and buying two from the same litter is the best bet. It saves introducing two cats at a later date as not all of them get along with one another.
Just like humans!
18 July 2011, 06:41 AM
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Whoever has written it thinks that they are the daddy or mummy of cat psychology. Fair enough, because they may have run a rescue place for X number of years to give such guidance. They have still offered a leeway by saying "most rescue", which means a percentage may still fit your criteria. I beg to differ with the opinion of the writer of above, as I know a popular rescue place well where my son occasionally volunteers. He does have a full time job, he only does it because he has compassion for animals. I thought I'd add that before SN professionals look down upon volunteering. Not that I care. However, back to the rescue place. Not all rescue kittens or cats were once stuck up the drainpipe or got pushed under water. Some were just too many to keep, hence their slave family (cats don't have masters) had to take them to rescue place. Such kittens and cats don't have adjustment issues, if they are well-looked after at the rescue place. Cats do have different personalities, and their initial bringing up can contribute to their personality development. The one from Big G's house is amazingly friendly and outgoing, because Big G's household provided ample acceptence and love to the little fella for his first 8 weeks. The one from Wrexham went straight to the litter tray when I first saw her. That showed that she suffered with some anxiety on seeing new people. She is affectionate, but on timid side. her brother is not affectionate at all. He is just a lanky legged little ****. He lives at my friend's, gets called Cairo, and runs away before you could even say Hi to him. So, they all behave differently, specially the common breeds. I have been to that rescue place many a times, and have seen magically cuddly kittens/cats a well as the troubled ones. It just depends. However, you may be better off listening to that cat psychologist. Some rescue centre people won't want to give away a kitten or a puppy to a family with a young toddler, because they worry about young toddlers messing with them e.g. pulling their tails/ears and torturing them by lifting them every two minutes.
However, back to the rescue place. Not all rescue kittens or cats were once stuck up the drainpipe or got pushed under water. Some were just too many to keep, hence their slave family (cats don't have masters) had to take them to rescue place. Such kittens and cats don't have adjustment issues, if they are well-looked after at the rescue place. Cats do have different personalities, and their initial bringing up can contribute to their personality development. The one from Big G's house is amazingly friendly and outgoing, because Big G's household provided ample acceptence and love to the little fella for his first 8 weeks. The one from Wrexham went straight to the litter tray when I first saw her. That showed that she suffered with some anxiety on seeing new people. She is affectionate, but on timid side. her brother is not affectionate at all. He is just a lanky legged little ****. He lives at my friend's, gets called Cairo, and runs away before you could even say Hi to him. So, they all behave differently, specially the common breeds. I have been to that rescue place many a times, and have seen magically cuddly kittens/cats a well as the troubled ones. It just depends. However, you may be better off listening to that cat psychologist. Some rescue centre people won't want to give away a kitten or a puppy to a family with a young toddler, because they worry about young toddlers messing with them e.g. pulling their tails/ears and torturing them by lifting them every two minutes.I understand their reasoning, I really do, but give the choice of leaving a cat in a home or homing a cat to a loving family, which a risk a kid might chase it now and then ?
I dunno .. maybe I see things too black and white. I'm just gonna buy from from a local Chav at this rate
18 July 2011, 11:45 AM
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We have had a rescue dog and three rescue cats over the years.
The dog was very disturbed, she had obviously been ill treated, but we found that by treating her well and showing how much we loved her that she came round and was a well adjusted and lovely pet when she had got over her earlier troubles.
Once again, with the cats, we found that with loving care, they turned into equally loving pets and they all lived long lives, one of them for 22 years! We picked cats which appeared to be responsive and friendly at the rescue place and it seems to be always down to the sort of treatment that they get which determines how they turn out as a member of the family.
We would love a dog but don't live in the right place to own one.
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The dog was very disturbed, she had obviously been ill treated, but we found that by treating her well and showing how much we loved her that she came round and was a well adjusted and lovely pet when she had got over her earlier troubles.
Once again, with the cats, we found that with loving care, they turned into equally loving pets and they all lived long lives, one of them for 22 years! We picked cats which appeared to be responsive and friendly at the rescue place and it seems to be always down to the sort of treatment that they get which determines how they turn out as a member of the family.
We would love a dog but don't live in the right place to own one.
Les
18 July 2011, 01:46 PM
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If your after a koon then a friend of mine is a breeder, full regestered etc etc
http://www.bluelakoonz.com/
http://www.bluelakoonz.com/
18 July 2011, 02:33 PM
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(renting at the mo, I want my own place that I know I'm going to settle in before I get a cat... plus this place at the moment has some vicious looking feline bleeders wandering around)
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18 July 2011, 05:32 PM
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yeah pedegree cats and dogs are silly money across the board, mate picked up his red labradoor last friday, cost him over £500 sheets
18 July 2011, 05:32 PM
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indoor cat? dont forget to check with the LL about putting in a catflap if you do
19 July 2011, 01:39 PM
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He is as nice as pie...unless he sees a rat!
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20 July 2011, 09:09 PM
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Barstewards! If I ever caught anyone being cruel my my cats I'd be doing time in Perth prison.........
Anyway My breeder is based in Dundee, this is her website;
http://www.thistleglen.net/
This is Magic's half sister, she now lives with my ex and is a real bruiser lol!!
You have to be careful with some lines of 'Coons. They are prone to heart problems owing to their size and I know of one particular line that's best avoided.
Most breeders will be only too happy to chat about the breed and allow you to visit, even if you're not sure about buying. I'd also be happy to answer any questions you may have and you'd be very welcome to visit if you're ever up this way
Anyway
My breeder is based in Dundee, this is her website;http://www.thistleglen.net/
This is Magic's half sister, she now lives with my ex and is a real bruiser lol!!
You have to be careful with some lines of 'Coons. They are prone to heart problems owing to their size and I know of one particular line that's best avoided.
Most breeders will be only too happy to chat about the breed and allow you to visit, even if you're not sure about buying. I'd also be happy to answer any questions you may have and you'd be very welcome to visit if you're ever up this way
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20 July 2011, 10:12 PM
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im picking up a blue coon boy kitten tomorrow night, was £400 but has a very good pedigree http://www.kassaro.demon.co.uk/kittens.html he's the top one
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