Kitten???

[marydaniellesantos]

Originally Posted by mspatt

My first shelving unit was a baker's rack and the window only shed light on the top three shelves--so the bottom shelf was for the cats to stretch out. Now I have two more taller shelving units, but the bottoms of these are built of wire rods--I cover them with towels and then put the cats' round cat beds on top of the towels. My three cats love to sit on these shelves, curled up in their beds, and just watch the world go by. They know (thanks to a big, yellow, squirt gun) that the top shelves are taboo and we seem to have reached a good understanding. They never bother the orchids. The best method for me is to give the boys and girl their own shelves.This has worked well for me and I've got some gorgeous pictures (still experimenting with posting, though!). Give it a shot--it should work really well with a new kitten. But buy a squirt gun, too.

Lol. That sounds like a really good idea, WhiteRabit mentioned a windowsill perch that I was thinking of getting also, and a tall condo. Not sure yet though. It's all up to if the kitten is available or not.

[WhiteRabbit]

Originally Posted by marydaniellesantos

My husky in my picture passed, but the Mal I have has been really good around other animals, ferrets, cats, other dogs, so the kitten would be fine, and they would never be alone together. It's not a for sure thing, there is this one kitten that I'm set on, but the owner said that someone was asking about it, but if it falls through I can have her.

cool! I figure you know your dogs, but figured better safe than sorry to mention it

[WhiteRabbit]

Originally Posted by marydaniellesantos

Lol. That sounds like a really good idea, WhiteRabit mentioned a windowsill perch that I was thinking of getting also, and a tall condo. Not sure yet though. It's all up to if the kitten is available or not.

well if not this kitty - there are always plenty that need homes, kittens and adults, at shelters
My Jack I adopted from the shelter, my previous cat Taz, was a stray my friend rescued ...

[Izzie]

Originally Posted by mspatt

My first shelving unit was a baker's rack and the window only shed light on the top three shelves--so the bottom shelf was for the cats to stretch out. Now I have two more taller shelving units, but the bottoms of these are built of wire rods--I cover them with towels and then put the cats' round cat beds on top of the towels. My three cats love to sit on these shelves, curled up in their beds, and just watch the world go by. They know (thanks to a big, yellow, squirt gun) that the top shelves are taboo and we seem to have reached a good understanding. They never bother the orchids. The best method for me is to give the boys and girl their own shelves.This has worked well for me and I've got some gorgeous pictures (still experimenting with posting, though!). Give it a shot--it should work really well with a new kitten. But buy a squirt gun, too.

I do this as well-a few of the bottom shelves in my house have fleece liners.

[Izzie]

Originally Posted by WhiteRabbit

well if not this kitty - there are always plenty that need homes, kittens and adults, at shelters
My Jack I adopted from the shelter, my previous cat Taz, was a stray my friend rescued ...

I'm a big shelter fan. I was the head of the "cat cuddler team" at the Humane Society back near my college. So rewarding.

The window perches are awesome, and pretty cheap nowadays. Easy to install. I have one that is over a heat vent under a window- a favorite of my elderly tabby (RIP).

[WhiteRabbit]

Originally Posted by Izzie

I'm a big shelter fan. I was the head of the "cat cuddler team" at the Humane Society back near my college. So rewarding.

The window perches are awesome, and pretty cheap nowadays. Easy to install. I have one that is over a heat vent under a window- a favorite of my elderly tabby (RIP).

aww that's great Izzie! I, too, am a big fan of adopting from shelters and rescues ...
and of adopting adult animals too ...

I got a window perch for my previous cat, who wasn't much interested for some reason - tho I do have a few large floor to almost ceiling windows, so he still had windows to look out of - but Jack loves the window perch - and it wasn't expensive and was very easy to install - I did it myself in just a few minutes I think - still there several years later ...

[Izzie]

I always always always adopt adult animals. I've seen way too many shut down and fade away at shelters while the "cuter" youngsters get to go.
(sorry...a little opinionated/jaded)

[Izzie]

They'll only like it if it's their idea, right?

[WhiteRabbit]

Originally Posted by Izzie

I always always always adopt adult animals. I've seen way too many shut down and fade away at shelters while the "cuter" youngsters get to go.
(sorry...a little opinionated/jaded)

hehe - When I adopted my dog, Cahala, I was looking for an adult, cos I was working full time, and that seemed a better way to go than a baby - well, that worked out soooo well, and she was such a fabulous dog! (She was estimated to be 2-3 at the time I adopted her)

Both my cats were adults when I got them, Taz - a young adult - about 2, Jack is more mature, about 9 ... but he doesn't know it - and Jack was one not doing well at the shelter, lost weight, stayed curled up in his hooded bed ... but he is such a joy and a happy kitty now!
And me, at the time I got Taz, hadn't ever had a cat before - didn't have to worry about how to 'litter-box train' - Taz already knew about that And Jack - the same

[WhiteRabbit]

Originally Posted by Izzie

They'll only like it if it's their idea, right?

lol yeah cats are like that ...