Thread: Just adopted 2 cats

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....and I'm freaking out a little. Can I really do this? It happened so quickly. This lady had to give away her 2 cats because she travels way too much now. She just brought them in when I was there and they're so cute and great, let me hold them and didn't fuss. They're both standing at the window looking out the balcony now. I know it's going to be easier than having a dog, but I think I'm freaking out a little that I'm responsible for 2 lives now.

The black one is Panther and the other is Lola.

Any encouragement from cat owners?

Just love them to death Mrs Myers!lol They are just beautiful!

Muf

Awwww...what pretty babies.
Here's my advice:
1) If they are not fixed yet, have it done as soon as possible.
2) Litter box maintenance every day.
3) Invest in a good vaccum!

Other than that you should be good to go. Cats are fairly self sufficient - feed them, water them, and clean the litter box(es). Brush them every once in a while to keep down the shedding. Mine never go outside so they never need a bath. They keep themselves immaculately clean!

They're so entertaining, especially when you've got more than one. Have fun with the new family additions!

oooooooooooooooooooooooooh they are SO pretty!! And Halloweeny! I'm so jealous. We lost our kitty last year and we moved to a petless complex but there's two stray kitties here I can love. I can feed them, and pet them just a bit, they're a little feral, but it's still not quite the same.

Follow Rikki's advice and I would also suggest a vaccination just in case they manage to slip outside. Our little deveil tried to sneak out once in awhile.

And I suggest reading Cats for Dummies. Very educational and entertaining. I learned a great deal from it.

Congratulations on the new additions to your family!

Congrats MrsM ! I know you have been wanting "company" !!! You'll do fine, have faith. The cats will take care of themselves...... and you!!!

They're beautiful!

Make sure you make time to play with them

patience and love that 's all they are asking and you can see in those adorable eyes that they are ready to start a brand new life in a loving home . Congrat! and i am living with 5 cats and 2 dogs ( not all mine but in the house anyway lol) and even if sometimes i would .... ... when i don't see one when i arrive i search in the house to see the missing one to say hello .

Congrats!!! You will be a fantastic cat owner. I know how great you were with your dog and cats are lower maintenance.

I hate to say it but I think I'm going to bring them back. I feel like the place pressured me and I was in the moment which is not fair to these cats. I'm a total dog person, I can't do this to these cats.

Do what you feel is right.