Buying a cat
#1
Buying a cat
We're thinking of getting a cat. Other than 'not a pet shop' I've got no idea where you can/should get cats from.
Any ideas? We're in Brisbane.
Any ideas? We're in Brisbane.
#2
Re: Buying a cat
http://www.rspcaqld.org.au/
http://www.petrescue.com.au/rescue_directory/qld
http://www.brisbanevalleycatrescue.com/
Last edited by furkew; Dec 30th 2011 at 9:47 am.
#3
Forum Regular
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 76
Re: Buying a cat
http://www.brisbanevalleycatrescue.com/
and he's a lot more sociable than my pedigree one I paid $650 for
#4
Re: Buying a cat
You could follow the Paws Express out to Wacol:
http://www.qt.com.au/story/2011/12/1...era-for-rspca/
http://www.qt.com.au/story/2011/12/1...era-for-rspca/
#5
Auntie Fa
Joined: Nov 2006
Location: Seattle
Posts: 7,344
Re: Buying a cat
If you're out a lot, please consider getting two, to keep each other company - it's no more hassle than having one and may save your furniture
(If you travel a lot, maybe research local pet sitters before you commit, too. We had trouble finding one where we are.)
edit: Blimey, did I take that long to type!
#7
Auntie Fa
Joined: Nov 2006
Location: Seattle
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Re: Buying a cat
I (along with a few others) have been having a technical hitch for about a week now, can only reply using the "Quick Reply" function. Obviously it's only quick if you don't procrastinate
#8
Re: Buying a cat
Thanks guys, will have a look..
Seasider yeah that's why we've not got one up till now, because we do like going away on holidays! My sis in law lives 10 mins from us now so she'd be able to help when we're away, so that helps. But don't want to get one if it's not going to be fair on the poor thing.
It would be home alone some days, it depends what shifts I'm on (husband works normal day shifts, I'm a shift worker).
Edit - ideally I'd like one that can dance around a handbag like MP's
Seasider yeah that's why we've not got one up till now, because we do like going away on holidays! My sis in law lives 10 mins from us now so she'd be able to help when we're away, so that helps. But don't want to get one if it's not going to be fair on the poor thing.
It would be home alone some days, it depends what shifts I'm on (husband works normal day shifts, I'm a shift worker).
Edit - ideally I'd like one that can dance around a handbag like MP's
#9
Re: Buying a cat
You could follow the Paws Express out to Wacol:
http://www.qt.com.au/story/2011/12/1...era-for-rspca/
http://www.qt.com.au/story/2011/12/1...era-for-rspca/
#10
Re: Buying a cat
We got a dog from them when they were still at Fairfield and they were good...shots included in price and you have a little interview to ensure the animal is going to a good home.
Last edited by fish.01; Dec 30th 2011 at 10:17 am.
#11
Re: Buying a cat
The Weekend Shopper in Saturday's Courier Mail has a pet section and, often, people are giving away kittens.
If they don't get homes, they might end up at the pound anyway, so you could save them the trauma.
If they don't get homes, they might end up at the pound anyway, so you could save them the trauma.
#12
Re: Buying a cat
Thanks guys, will have a look..
Seasider yeah that's why we've not got one up till now, because we do like going away on holidays! My sis in law lives 10 mins from us now so she'd be able to help when we're away, so that helps. But don't want to get one if it's not going to be fair on the poor thing.
It would be home alone some days, it depends what shifts I'm on (husband works normal day shifts, I'm a shift worker).
Edit - ideally I'd like one that can dance around a handbag like MP's
Seasider yeah that's why we've not got one up till now, because we do like going away on holidays! My sis in law lives 10 mins from us now so she'd be able to help when we're away, so that helps. But don't want to get one if it's not going to be fair on the poor thing.
It would be home alone some days, it depends what shifts I'm on (husband works normal day shifts, I'm a shift worker).
Edit - ideally I'd like one that can dance around a handbag like MP's
#13
Home and Happy
Joined: Dec 2002
Location: Keep true friends and puppets close, trust no-one else...
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#14
Re: Buying a cat
Get two... Young brothers that have been done from the rescue place of your choice....
Cheaper to "do"..... Friendlier than queens... And need each other to remain "cat"
Put away the christmas tree before they arrive, remove all curtains...coz they is both climbable... And decide from day one whether you want them to eat cheap cat food or the bloody stoopid expensive stuff.... If its the cheap option then. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES allow them to sample the small tins of dead expensive stuff coz there will be NO going back.
Say goodbye to your cherished ornanments, your unscratched sofas and your precious rugs...
Prepare to be woken for demand feeding and by ninja cat attacks at 3 am...
Stock up with sticking plaster for repairs to hands after those playful moments they will have
And forget about booking a holiday for at least 18 years.... Because if you try and put them in a cattery for a vacation they will never speak to you again, merely occupy space in your house...
You are about to be ordained in the holy order of cat owner... Be prepared to spend much time on your knees praying to the new God(s) in your house
Cheaper to "do"..... Friendlier than queens... And need each other to remain "cat"
Put away the christmas tree before they arrive, remove all curtains...coz they is both climbable... And decide from day one whether you want them to eat cheap cat food or the bloody stoopid expensive stuff.... If its the cheap option then. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES allow them to sample the small tins of dead expensive stuff coz there will be NO going back.
Say goodbye to your cherished ornanments, your unscratched sofas and your precious rugs...
Prepare to be woken for demand feeding and by ninja cat attacks at 3 am...
Stock up with sticking plaster for repairs to hands after those playful moments they will have
And forget about booking a holiday for at least 18 years.... Because if you try and put them in a cattery for a vacation they will never speak to you again, merely occupy space in your house...
You are about to be ordained in the holy order of cat owner... Be prepared to spend much time on your knees praying to the new God(s) in your house