Post by Fluffball on Sept 12, 2012 1:48:32 GMT -5
You may think "Ah, owning a cat is super easy, I'll let it go outside, it only costs out of the cat". NOO! You are absolutely wrong! Owning a cat takes a lot of responsibility, just like owning a child. There are lots of things you have to take into consideration, not just the cat. Getting a cat? This is the perfect thread to read before it. And also make sure you read all the information on cats in this forum.
Things to Think About - "Should I really get a cat?"
Many people want cats. Well listen mate, it's not as easy as dancing, or even clicking. It's like having a child. It's a responsibility you will have for 14, 15 years. There are so many things you should think about before you get a cat and a lot of things to take into consideration. Would a cat be right for you?
Do YOUR Research - Do your research on lots of different breeds if you want to pay that $500.00 for a pure breed. Different breeds are different, and some people have had to give up cats because the breed is just not right for them.
How much Money do you have? - Owning a cat could cost up to $1,000 when you first get it. There are so many supplies you need. And the food costs and you have to buy a new bag basically every week.
Are you at work all day? - Cats need a lot of attention. If you are at work all day, a cat wouldn't be sutible for you.
Have you had cats before? - If so, you should get a cat. If not, ask someone in your family about cats if they've had one. If no one you know hasn't ever had a cat before - do not get one.
Things you'll need:
Here are a list of things you'll need for a cat.
Food and water bowls (So they can eat and drink!)
New food every week (Otherwise they'd die)
Collars (If they ever get lost, so they can find their way home)
Water (from tap)
Microchips (You go to the vet for this) (If thy ever lose their collar, another way for people to find them)
Kitty Litter Box (So they don't poo and pee all over your house ._.)
Kitty Litter every week (So they don't poo on the surface of the litter box and so they can dig to pee and cover it up. A natural thing with cats is they dig, then pee, then cover it up)
Scratching Post (TO KEEP YOUR FURNITURE FROM BEING DESTROYED!!)
Toys (To cure boredom)
Cat Bed (So they can get comfy)
Cat doors (if they go outside)
Cat carriers (Otherwise how do you take them to the vet)
Brush (To groom them. All cats need to be groomed)
You'll need to:
Microchip them at the vet (Ring your vet for more information)
Get a vet to go to every so often (Look for a local vet around you)
Have all the supplies up there (IMPORTANT)
Tuck away cords (They could get tangled and end up dieing from sufercation)
Any glass objects or things that can be broken easily, put them away. (They can smash it and hurt them selves, possibly die)
Do your cat RESEARCH (This is important)
Sterilise them at the vet if you are not a experienced cat owner/don't want to breed (Sterilising is so they can't have babies)
Costs:
Food and water bowls (So they can eat and drink!) - $6.00 - $10.00
New food every week (Otherwise they'd die) - $15.00 - $100.00
Collars (If they ever get lost, so they can find their way home) - $10.00 - $15.00
Water (from tap) - Free - EVERYONE HAS TAPS!
Microchips (You go to the vet for this) (If thy ever lose their collar, another way for people to find them) - $150.00 - $250.00
Kitty Litter Box (So they don't poo and pee all over your house ._.) - $50.00 - $80.00
Kitty Litter every week (So they don't poo on the surface of the litter box and so they can dig to pee and cover it up. A natural thing with cats is they dig, then pee, then cover it up) - $14.00 - $40.00
Scratching Post (TO KEEP YOUR FURNITURE FROM BEING DESTROYED!!) - $80.00 - $500.00
Toys (To cure boredom) - $2.00 - $12.00
Cat Bed (So they can get comfy) - $20.00 - $80.00
Cat doors (if they go outside) - $30.00 - $70.00
Cat carriers (Otherwise how do you take them to the vet) - $30.00 - $50.00
Brush (To groom them. All cats need to be groomed) - $5.00 - $15.00
PureBreed cats can go from $300.00 - $800.00
Moggies can go from $80.00 - $170.00
There are more posts in this board that can help you.
Things to Think About - "Should I really get a cat?"
Many people want cats. Well listen mate, it's not as easy as dancing, or even clicking. It's like having a child. It's a responsibility you will have for 14, 15 years. There are so many things you should think about before you get a cat and a lot of things to take into consideration. Would a cat be right for you?
Do YOUR Research - Do your research on lots of different breeds if you want to pay that $500.00 for a pure breed. Different breeds are different, and some people have had to give up cats because the breed is just not right for them.
How much Money do you have? - Owning a cat could cost up to $1,000 when you first get it. There are so many supplies you need. And the food costs and you have to buy a new bag basically every week.
Are you at work all day? - Cats need a lot of attention. If you are at work all day, a cat wouldn't be sutible for you.
Have you had cats before? - If so, you should get a cat. If not, ask someone in your family about cats if they've had one. If no one you know hasn't ever had a cat before - do not get one.
Things you'll need:
Here are a list of things you'll need for a cat.
Food and water bowls (So they can eat and drink!)
New food every week (Otherwise they'd die)
Collars (If they ever get lost, so they can find their way home)
Water (from tap)
Microchips (You go to the vet for this) (If thy ever lose their collar, another way for people to find them)
Kitty Litter Box (So they don't poo and pee all over your house ._.)
Kitty Litter every week (So they don't poo on the surface of the litter box and so they can dig to pee and cover it up. A natural thing with cats is they dig, then pee, then cover it up)
Scratching Post (TO KEEP YOUR FURNITURE FROM BEING DESTROYED!!)
Toys (To cure boredom)
Cat Bed (So they can get comfy)
Cat doors (if they go outside)
Cat carriers (Otherwise how do you take them to the vet)
Brush (To groom them. All cats need to be groomed)
You'll need to:
Microchip them at the vet (Ring your vet for more information)
Get a vet to go to every so often (Look for a local vet around you)
Have all the supplies up there (IMPORTANT)
Tuck away cords (They could get tangled and end up dieing from sufercation)
Any glass objects or things that can be broken easily, put them away. (They can smash it and hurt them selves, possibly die)
Do your cat RESEARCH (This is important)
Sterilise them at the vet if you are not a experienced cat owner/don't want to breed (Sterilising is so they can't have babies)
Costs:
Food and water bowls (So they can eat and drink!) - $6.00 - $10.00
New food every week (Otherwise they'd die) - $15.00 - $100.00
Collars (If they ever get lost, so they can find their way home) - $10.00 - $15.00
Water (from tap) - Free - EVERYONE HAS TAPS!
Microchips (You go to the vet for this) (If thy ever lose their collar, another way for people to find them) - $150.00 - $250.00
Kitty Litter Box (So they don't poo and pee all over your house ._.) - $50.00 - $80.00
Kitty Litter every week (So they don't poo on the surface of the litter box and so they can dig to pee and cover it up. A natural thing with cats is they dig, then pee, then cover it up) - $14.00 - $40.00
Scratching Post (TO KEEP YOUR FURNITURE FROM BEING DESTROYED!!) - $80.00 - $500.00
Toys (To cure boredom) - $2.00 - $12.00
Cat Bed (So they can get comfy) - $20.00 - $80.00
Cat doors (if they go outside) - $30.00 - $70.00
Cat carriers (Otherwise how do you take them to the vet) - $30.00 - $50.00
Brush (To groom them. All cats need to be groomed) - $5.00 - $15.00
PureBreed cats can go from $300.00 - $800.00
Moggies can go from $80.00 - $170.00
There are more posts in this board that can help you.
