Of course, we think our kitten, Olwyn, is magic. But she is! Turns out, she got another cat a home. I felt so much for Olwyn’s littermate; the tortoiseshell kitten who was the other survivor of that litter. She was in better shape than Olwyn, and I knew she would be a charming addition to [...]
Posts Tagged ‘adult adoption’
Dear Pammy, Would a Friend Help My Cat Forget the Outdoors?
A reader writes: My five year old pound kitty always used to go out, but since our move it’s not safe. He does not seem terribly unhappy but he does demand to go outside on a regular basis and has begun using me a playmate far more often…grabbing my feet as I walk by, chasing [...]
The Bridge to Grown Cats
People like adopting kittens because they feel they can shape the adult cat to come. It’s true that we are training from scratch. But, on the other hand, we are training from scratch. Older cats are less meltingly cute, but they are also less exasperating. They have acquired self-discipline, learn more quickly, and have a [...]
The Great Unknown
What is the greatest unknown in the cat universe? The cat between three and eight. more animals If we are a cat newbie, there are many advantages to getting an adult cat. We will be better able to leave the cat unsupervised, more easily convince them to leave certain things alone, and will not have [...]
Best Cat for Newbies
Sometimes, the best cat for the job… is a cat. Let’s face it, kittens sell themselves. The tinyness! The fluffiness! The cuteness! But like a beautifully wrapped gift, what’s inside is a bit of a mystery. And it might not be what you wanted or needed. I completely understand the lure of the kitten. But [...]
