Or is a single gal with 3 cats just a little pathetic?
You see my roomate wanted to get one but is now deciding she doesn't, however when I was at QAWS I fell in love with a little cutie pie and I'm wondering how pathetic is it really for me to get a third cat....
Oh sure Xena, get my cat hooked on the good stuff early! I've already got one who won't eat anything but the Royal Canin baby cat food (even though she's 4 years old) and one who can only eat Fancy Feast wet stuff.
Uk, that stuff isn't the issue. My issue primarily is that my second cat is VERY needy. She was abused by her previous owner and for that reason she throws up when stressed, bites and in general is a handful. I don't mind I love her. But I'm not sure I have time for one more cat that needy. And with her being half blind and Mimi being fond of jumping ontop of other cats and playing, I don't want to stress her out cause of the other one leaping at her all the time.
"if you don't like the heat... get out of the kitchen... but stop trying to fan the flames before you leave... it will burn you on the a** as you go through the doorway...." ME
Ok things to consider. (the list is not exhausted)
1. Cost. Cost of food, vacination, and other Vets expenses and kennel costs when going away on holiday.
2. Time, do you have time to take care of them or are you expecting that they take care of themselves, like cleaning the litter bin, making sure that they have food etc and have some time to spend with them.
3. Welfare, Are the cats going be locked in all the time? Are they going to be let out?
there is a story that i know that would probably freak you out.the lady had a few strays in her house and when she accidentally died ,one of the stray ate her left face.
why dont you adopt some more cats,and see where it takes you...hmmmmmmmmmmmmm
well... one day i will relocate to my little place in Costa Rica and will gather all stray cats from the neighbourhood in my backyard.. whoever is homeless, hungry, lonely, miserable (i mean CATS).. they are welcome...
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“You become responsible forever for what you have tamed”. Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
i don't want to give it away, panda.. this kitten is really adorable, and friendly and quiet too .. i just don't want him (her?) to scratch my furniture
I will try to get this scratching post, gypsy.. do they have it in the stores in qatar? My cat back home use to have one, the nice one, with some entertaining moving little toys around... but he didn't like using it.. well... I'll try though..
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“You become responsible forever for what you have tamed”. Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
my concern again is their nails.. my kitty started scratching the couches.. but somehow it doesn't leave the marks so far.. but i am afraid once he ( or she? - we still didn't figure it out) becomes stronger, all my lovely furniture will get ripped...
solution please?
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“You become responsible forever for what you have tamed”. Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
Ok so there's no physical reason why you can not have the 3rd cat.
From what I can tell, you're indecisiveness does not come from the fact that you think 3 cats are too many, it comes from the fact that you think 3 cats may lead you to more cats, and thus the crazy cat lady syndrome.
Rest assured, that when you have 3 cats, you will really only have 3 cats. Extra cats will not magically appear no matter how much you worry you will fall into the temptation to have more cats. If you are worried now that 4 or 5 cats are beyond your limit, then I can safely say that the worry will not disperse in your sleep over night, and you will not be forced to watch your feet as they uncontrollably lead you into the cat shelter and pick out another kitty to add to your already full household. I can promise you, your thought processes will still be intact after 3 cats, and even if you want more, you will be able to weigh the consequences and decide against another one, no matter how cute the face staring at you is.
and we went to get just one but my husband couldn't get two other little faces out of his mind and felt they needed us so we ended up with two boys and a girl cat. I have to say they're a bit active and noisy at night sometimes but we love them dearly and when we go home to Canada next year, they will be welcomed in my husband's family of crazy cat lovers. If you can share the love Gypsy, it's a lovely thing to adopt a little creature who needs you.
ROFLing. My cat food budget went up with number 2! She's got a tender stomach because she was abused by her previous owner and she can only eat expensive wet food without throwing up!
This one is half Siamese, and absolutely beautiful if it wasn't for the one cloudy eye. I'm just worried as well because my apartment feels a little crowded now with two...
I think 3 is probably a recognised limit before you start getting strange looks from people. Also, if you get any more than 3 then the cat food expense will really start to affect your budget. Ok I've given you reasons why not to get any more than 3, and now it's up to you to maintain that stance!
Ask him how he would feel if you decided 1 boyfriend was too many lol!!
Nah, I honestly don't think 3 would make much more of a difference than 2. And if you want to do it, than why not. A lonely kitty gets a loving home. What's there to argue?
If you can love the third cat, and provide for the third cat, then go right ahead. In terms of responsibility, I believe it is not noticeably harder to look after 3 cats, then it is to look after 1. They are all fed at the same time, all get their kitty litter cleaned at the same time etc, so it won't affect you in that your lifestyle won't be put out any further for 3, than it is for 1.
I remember this rough american constuction guy once and he applied to one of those russian dating sites back in the 90s when lots of ladies were looking to get out of russia. However he could not understand why all the pictures the agency sent him where of women surrounded by cats. We checked his application form and under interests he wrote pussy. Now obviously the russians translated this and decided that he must have been a cat lover.....
Gypsy.....Go for it! I bought one home from Qaws, now have 2 and find "Zeus"my new kitten is a little lonely. My older cat is not interacting with it too much, so have decided will go back to Qaws and bring a 3rd one home! Its another life your giving a chance to.
Whatever you vividly imagine, Ardently desire, Sincerely believe and Enthusiastically act upon, Must inevitably come to pass.
Well its not about what people will think about you, if you love kats and found one that u will be able to provide a good home and food with lots of love and care then go for it. :)
Good Fortune always comes knocking at your door...when you are sh*tting in the toilet!! :)
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Oh sure Xena, get my cat hooked on the good stuff early! I've already got one who won't eat anything but the Royal Canin baby cat food (even though she's 4 years old) and one who can only eat Fancy Feast wet stuff.
Uk, that stuff isn't the issue. My issue primarily is that my second cat is VERY needy. She was abused by her previous owner and for that reason she throws up when stressed, bites and in general is a handful. I don't mind I love her. But I'm not sure I have time for one more cat that needy. And with her being half blind and Mimi being fond of jumping ontop of other cats and playing, I don't want to stress her out cause of the other one leaping at her all the time.
Tha was a cheap short
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bag of cat food from Royal Canin;-)...
"if you don't like the heat... get out of the kitchen... but stop trying to fan the flames before you leave... it will burn you on the a** as you go through the doorway...." ME
visit www.qaws.org
Ok things to consider. (the list is not exhausted)
1. Cost. Cost of food, vacination, and other Vets expenses and kennel costs when going away on holiday.
2. Time, do you have time to take care of them or are you expecting that they take care of themselves, like cleaning the litter bin, making sure that they have food etc and have some time to spend with them.
3. Welfare, Are the cats going be locked in all the time? Are they going to be let out?
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HE WHO DARES WINS
No I haven't had time to go get her. I'm still debating it. :S
show, no matter how many of them you adopt, after you die you are r not going to "see where it takes you" anyway..
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tcom she's too busy playing with her new cat to bother with QL. :P
Any update.... did you?
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there is a story that i know that would probably freak you out.the lady had a few strays in her house and when she accidentally died ,one of the stray ate her left face.
why dont you adopt some more cats,and see where it takes you...hmmmmmmmmmmmmm
God bless you QS
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well... one day i will relocate to my little place in Costa Rica and will gather all stray cats from the neighbourhood in my backyard.. whoever is homeless, hungry, lonely, miserable (i mean CATS).. they are welcome...
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“You become responsible forever for what you have tamed”. Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
I had a frnd in Doha who had 12-14 cats in their house at one time:) So its ok gypsy, go on, no big deal, personally i dont like cats.
"Ali Baba and 40 thieves" are now "Ali Baba and 30 thieves" ; 10 were laid off.
yes QS i just want him for fews days and teach him how to keep your furniture clean ^.^
The Doha Vetrinary Clinic, behind Barbie Salon, has them. And lots of kitty toys too.
i don't want to give it away, panda.. this kitten is really adorable, and friendly and quiet too .. i just don't want him (her?) to scratch my furniture
I will try to get this scratching post, gypsy.. do they have it in the stores in qatar? My cat back home use to have one, the nice one, with some entertaining moving little toys around... but he didn't like using it.. well... I'll try though..
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“You become responsible forever for what you have tamed”. Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
Geez
Get them a scratching post and carry around a spray bottle of water. When you see them scratching anything but the post, spritz them!
QS let me adopt your sweety kitty :D
my concern again is their nails.. my kitty started scratching the couches.. but somehow it doesn't leave the marks so far.. but i am afraid once he ( or she? - we still didn't figure it out) becomes stronger, all my lovely furniture will get ripped...
solution please?
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“You become responsible forever for what you have tamed”. Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
LOL. Nah, slow computer. :P
Got a little bit excited about the cat and got click happy?
Yup, I'm off in a half and hour to go pick her up. ;)
Yup, I'm off in a half and hour to go pick her up. ;)
I have faith in you Gypsy!
LOL. One can only hope MissX. :)
Ok so there's no physical reason why you can not have the 3rd cat.
From what I can tell, you're indecisiveness does not come from the fact that you think 3 cats are too many, it comes from the fact that you think 3 cats may lead you to more cats, and thus the crazy cat lady syndrome.
Rest assured, that when you have 3 cats, you will really only have 3 cats. Extra cats will not magically appear no matter how much you worry you will fall into the temptation to have more cats. If you are worried now that 4 or 5 cats are beyond your limit, then I can safely say that the worry will not disperse in your sleep over night, and you will not be forced to watch your feet as they uncontrollably lead you into the cat shelter and pick out another kitty to add to your already full household. I can promise you, your thought processes will still be intact after 3 cats, and even if you want more, you will be able to weigh the consequences and decide against another one, no matter how cute the face staring at you is.
Check to all of those, although I'd love to have more time with them. :)
Well here's the check list I would tick off against if I was deciding on a pet.
- Can afford to buy it
- Can afford to feed it
- Can be bothered to feed and clean it
- Can afford the veterinary, immunisation and medical bills.
- Do have time to give it attention
- Am able to keep any smells and random flying bits of fur under control
Crazy cat lady prospects aren't even on my checklist, therefore they don't matter!
and we went to get just one but my husband couldn't get two other little faces out of his mind and felt they needed us so we ended up with two boys and a girl cat. I have to say they're a bit active and noisy at night sometimes but we love them dearly and when we go home to Canada next year, they will be welcomed in my husband's family of crazy cat lovers. If you can share the love Gypsy, it's a lovely thing to adopt a little creature who needs you.
Tracey
That's my problem! too much mercy! I'm going to end up with an apartment full of cats!
Go on Gypsy! Have mercy on the cat. :D
Mind your own business, then you will see the joy coming into your life.
You need each other
I love cats and would have a house full of them, but I'm allergic :-(
And I aint no crazy old spinster, just an animal lover
I have 2, but they have to live outside
So adopt that one on my behalf :-)
ROFLing. My cat food budget went up with number 2! She's got a tender stomach because she was abused by her previous owner and she can only eat expensive wet food without throwing up!
This one is half Siamese, and absolutely beautiful if it wasn't for the one cloudy eye. I'm just worried as well because my apartment feels a little crowded now with two...
I think 3 is probably a recognised limit before you start getting strange looks from people. Also, if you get any more than 3 then the cat food expense will really start to affect your budget. Ok I've given you reasons why not to get any more than 3, and now it's up to you to maintain that stance!
sign a contract
day time you keep the cat
at night time you bring it to my home
then boyfriend wont have problem.
oh me lives near you
but me wont say where :P
Hmmm, My worry is I get 3, what's stopping me from 4? or 5? I need to stop going to QAWS :P
Ask him how he would feel if you decided 1 boyfriend was too many lol!!
Nah, I honestly don't think 3 would make much more of a difference than 2. And if you want to do it, than why not. A lonely kitty gets a loving home. What's there to argue?
Hmmm, my boyfriend is trying to say that one more would be too many...I'm really torn. The kitty is half blind and desperately needs a home. :(
If you can love the third cat, and provide for the third cat, then go right ahead. In terms of responsibility, I believe it is not noticeably harder to look after 3 cats, then it is to look after 1. They are all fed at the same time, all get their kitty litter cleaned at the same time etc, so it won't affect you in that your lifestyle won't be put out any further for 3, than it is for 1.
Ok owen, I hate cats! lol
Rizks...that dog was very calm and quiet.,,not like you..
lol Rizks.. lucky dOg !!!
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tEaCh Me RuLeS, i'Ll TeAcH hOw To BrEaK iT ..
rMs..!!
yes, panda.. am sure.. but as they have said also..there's always an exception to every saying/rule.. :D
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LOL
Androoz, 30 CATS n 1 DOG...hmmm.
Are the cats alive ??
No gypsy..last week I visted her house..It was really amazing to see all that cats.
sensitive! are you sure owen?
30!?! That's not the owner of the Vetrinary clinic is it?
3 Cats.......Not a big deal at all. I know one Western lady in Qatar who has morethan 30 Cats and One Dog...
" Hatred is the coward's revenge for being intimidated"
....G.B. Shaw
My mother's going to kill me :P
gypsy, if you think you manage two cats well... and adding more wouldn't be a burden to your sched, then by all means go ahead..
they said that a person who likes cats are often referred to as a sensitive person.. :)
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No, it's NOT pathetic! You are a loving and giving woman who wants to open her heart to yet another poor orphan. It's wonderful.
Mandi
I remember this rough american constuction guy once and he applied to one of those russian dating sites back in the 90s when lots of ladies were looking to get out of russia. However he could not understand why all the pictures the agency sent him where of women surrounded by cats. We checked his application form and under interests he wrote pussy. Now obviously the russians translated this and decided that he must have been a cat lover.....
That's what my boyfriend says too exiledsaint. :P
Actaully the women I know with lots of cats all have husbands or long term boyfriends. I think the spinster with cats thing is a myth/stereotype.
you just replace the lack of men in your life with cats...... I've seen it happen and once you take that route there is no way back...
That's what I'm worried about Tallg.
Gypsy - I think you have all the credentials to become Qatar's Crazy Cat Lady
na na i have those too
What's one more? You need a playmate for your younger cat and the cute kitty needs a home! It's a win-win situation!
No Da for you I can just turn to FALCON lol
Umm no camels no dogs. Definitely no room for those.
how about adopting a camel baby lol
am fine with dozens of camels
OK I think Gypsy does not want to adpotme, Darude want you? mmmmm no no!! sorry
just like you second in motion to post gypsy.yesterday lilbipeep posted about cat names,today..there you are..i suggest you get a dog...
Da, they do that already. I've learned to sleep through meowing.
BoPeep, that's what I'm thinking, cause my older one's not much of a player, but the younger is....
Gypsy.....Go for it! I bought one home from Qaws, now have 2 and find "Zeus"my new kitten is a little lonely. My older cat is not interacting with it too much, so have decided will go back to Qaws and bring a 3rd one home! Its another life your giving a chance to.
Whatever you vividly imagine, Ardently desire, Sincerely believe and Enthusiastically act upon, Must inevitably come to pass.
Look Gyspy, there is only vertues. I'm silent, I don't take big space and I'll provide my foods so? :)
hehehe rizks never seen a 2 legged catpre>
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wat kinda CAT is tat, who cookz also ?? :)
is tat a CAT or a Kaddama ....:)
haha smokee is capital J that is a good sign
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sure will find them meowing all night under your bed and wont let you sleep
TCOM she wants YOUNG kitties not old wrinkled up, fur dropping all over the place, living on the 8th live kats :P
Good Fortune always comes knocking at your door...when you are sh*tting in the toilet!! :)
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LOL, I have one small cat, one big cat, and this would be a small cat. But yes I agree Da. No more room after that.
Yeah i know that panda...dont we all? :p
Good Fortune always comes knocking at your door...when you are sh*tting in the toilet!! :)
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I like to be cuddle so adopt me will do cooking too
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and then 3 small cats in one apartment hmm i think is enough. no more room.
smoke but I don't need food just to be her third cat :(
Well its not about what people will think about you, if you love kats and found one that u will be able to provide a good home and food with lots of love and care then go for it. :)
Good Fortune always comes knocking at your door...when you are sh*tting in the toilet!! :)
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OK I prefer to stay Panda then!
Ummm..no?
If I'll turn to cat, do you wanna adpot me :P
Oops....Just ignore this one.