Thread: Buying a 2nd

Originally Posted by donnad

"There is no one 'perfect' way to care for all cats because every cat and every situation is different. Cats are now increasingly kept as indoor-only pets, whilst many are given access outside or even live outside permanently. It is up to you how you look after your cat, but you must take reasonable steps to ensure that you meet all its needs."

Ironically I found this statement on the RSPCA website. Personally I think it is irresponsible to let cats roam the streets, not only is it dangerous for the cat, it is also dangerous for wildlife. I think if people took as good of care of their children as the RSPCA wants them to take care of their pets, this would be a wonderful world indeed.

also they give indoor care advice her:
Keeping cats indoors - Environment - Cats

See I would of thought the older cats would need to be let outside as they have grown up being allowed out... where as kittens are still getting used to a room.

I let my first cat out (DHS moggie) via catflap and she had 2 fights with foxes (she won both, had enough fox hair to make a pillow lol) but I couldn't stop her from going out as she was accustomed of doing so. Not that she really enjoyed going out anyway.

Originally Posted by AFK_Matrix

Hi Sbreame,

I do fostering for Cats Protection and I can find out what their policy is on kittens as I know they definitely do indoor cats but they are generally older. Have you contacted Cats Protection to find out?

Also if you do go for a breeder and up the amount you can spend then I can recommend Majesticoon in Eastbourne. I haven't got my 2 from their yet but I have visited and their maine coons are soo awesome and friendly and I know another member of these boards has got an MC from them and he rates them highly too.

Thanks but we're going to go for either a maine coon cross, or a pedigree. We really would prefer a kitten so we can raise it exactly how we want it to be if that makes sense. It would also be much less stressful for Sampson too.