indecorous

adopt a cat (read all 3 entries…)
It's time. 5 months ago

I miss having a cat around. It’s been a little more than a year since Tasha died; she was one of those amazing, once-in-a-lifetime pets, and I still miss her terribly. But… I’m past the worst of it. I’m at the point now where I can think about getting another cat without feeling sad, or worrying that I’ll just compare the new cat to Tash.

I’m ready.

Jun 14, 04:43AM PDT | 7 cheers


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PurpleHeather is a Tree Hugging Extroverted De-Clutterer

If it's time then it's time

I couldn’t wait as long as you and needed a furry friend to love as all I was doing was moping and feeling low after my wonderful Bobbin died almost 2 months ago. Yes she was my one-in-a-lifetime pet.

Three weeks ago we rehomed a pair of cats and although they’re not fully settled yet they’re certainly lovely to have around the house (except when they tear round the house and through the bedroom at 3am).

I still miss Bobbin and I expect I always will but it won’t mean that I can’t love new cats (and I guess it’s the same with you). We also can’t help comparing them with Bobbin but these two are as different from each other as they are to Bobbin so it’s not too hard. All cats have their own individual personalities.

Are you getting an older cat in need of a loving human or a kitten?

Jun 14, 05:01AM PDT | Thread | Respond to this 5 cheers

indecorous

Oh, Bobbin was gorgeous! Tasha was a calico/tortoiseshell, too (well, ‘torbie’, I think they call them: calico with tabby striping). There’s something special about calicos, I think. I know that it’s just a quirk of genetics, and doesn’t really lend itself to particular personality traits, but still. They’re awesome cats.

Even before Tasha started to get sick, I knew I’d be getting another cat eventually. (I actually thought about it a few years ago, knowing that she was getting older, and that I’d have a hard time when I finally lost her. But she was incredibly territorial when it came to other cats, and I didn’t want to put her through that sort of stress.) I know that I’ll still make comparisons, but… it won’t break my heart if the new cat doesn’t want to spend every evening curled up in my lap like Tash used to. A few months ago, I think it might’ve.

I’ll probably go for a young-ish adult cat. Kittens are tempting, but they’re only fuzzy little balls of trouble for a couple of months – it’s the big ol’ lazy cat that you end up spending years with.

Jun 15, 05:46AM PDT | Thread | Respond to this 2 cheers

PurpleHeather is a Tree Hugging Extroverted De-Clutterer

I know where you’re coming from. Also with older cats (even if they’re relatively young – Bobbin was 2-3 when I got her) you have some idea of their temperament.

The main criteria for new kitties was no tortoiseshell. I couldn’t do it and as Matilda and Ellie are just so different it’s easier.

Jun 15, 01:19PM PDT | Thread | Respond to this 3 cheers

indecorous

Yeah, I’m the same. I can’t get a cat that looks too much like Tasha, whether in colour or just… generally.

What are the ragdolls like? I’ve heard of them, but I don’t really know a lot about the breed. (They don’t seem to be very common around here – I hear of a lot of people who want one, but never anyone who has one.)

Jun 16, 11:10AM PDT | Thread | Respond to this

PurpleHeather is a Tree Hugging Extroverted De-Clutterer

Ragdolls - are they right for you?

There’s some good general info on the UK Ragdoll Cat Community website.

There’s also a forum too where you can ask questions.

I didn’t know anyone who had one but as they’re indoor cats there could be others in my village that I just don’t know about.

I found a local breeder who was in charge of rehoming the adult cats and visited them before we committed ourselves to adoption. If you can find something similar near to you then I’d recommend that.

Jun 16, 01:22PM PDT | Thread | Respond to this 2 cheers

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milky_twilight no more business trips for this year

I agree with you

its not easy to get a “new” pet. I felt just the same when my old cat died. I had him for 16 years and he was going with me from my teenager days until I’m (almost =) a grown up. I needed two years to say “its time” for a new cat. Three months ago I adopted a cat (with a lot of trouble with the animal shelter but okay) and I had luck – she is nothing like my old one. She looks different and is not as complicated as the old “he” was =) But most of the time I really really try to not compare them with each other. I’m so glad to have her, she is a little bit disorderd because of her history but this don’t bother me… I wish you luck to find the right “new” cat for you =)

Jun 19, 06:30AM PDT | Thread | Respond to this

indecorous

It was the same for me – I got Tasha when I was thirteen, and I was twenty-eight when she died. It left me feeling kind of lost; she was one of the few constants in my life.

I’m so glad you’ve found a new cat! (And thank you – it’s amazing to hear from people who “get it.”)

Jun 19, 11:36AM PDT | Respond to this


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