Another damn animal picture.
Yeah, I’m sure you’re all sick of cat stuff by now. Too bad.
I’m seriously thinking about keeping the little furball. I’m not really a cat person, but this one’s cool. And as GeorgeH pointed out, if he’s raised with a dog he might decide he IS a dog.
Just watching him change over the course of 36 hours was remarkable. He went from a trembling, starving, helpless critter to a happy, purring, highly affectionate poop factory. Little guy even knows to poop on the litter already.
So, cat owners: am I going to regret this later?
Well, talk to the vet. Ask about getting him fixed. (Horrible thing to do to a guy, I know, but without it, the kitten is going to “Mark his territory” in a truly horrendous smelling urine when he gets older.)
So … you’ll want to do that as soon as the vet says that he’s old enough.
Trust me … You REALLY want to get that done if you’re gonna keep him.
Comment by AJD — December 16, 2007 @ 8:54 am
It seems as if the kitten chose you, showing up on your porch like that. Plus, he must be a brave little guy, willing to risk tangling with a big dog just to find a warm home.
I have many cats and I don’t regret any of them. Cats are great companions… funny cuddly fierce little hunters, they are only barely domesticated and will hang out with you only if they really like you. So a cat on your lap is like a gift, a sign of approval.
So enjoy. It’s time to give the kitten a name.
(& if you need any cat help/tips, etc. feel free to contact me.)
Comment by Breda — December 16, 2007 @ 11:46 am
So, cat owners: am I going to regret this later?
Yes, but do it anyway.
And do get him fixed. You don’t want to smell dormant cat pee burning off an electric stove element. You really, really don’t.
Comment by pdb — December 16, 2007 @ 12:24 pm
Aww, kitteh is very cute! I say keep him (though you may not want to listen to me since I’ve never owned a cat either).
Comment by M — December 16, 2007 @ 1:27 pm
You will not regret it.
Get him fixed, but leave the poor man his claws…if you train him well enough, he’ll stay away from the furniture. The “magic invisible spray bottle” will help that, as will a proper scratching post with a touch of catnip to encourage him to scratch there.
Congrats on the new addition to the family. Don’t name him Dildo.
Comment by Squeaky Wheel — December 16, 2007 @ 4:08 pm
Since he’s still so young, it would be a good time to start getting him used to having his claws trimmed. Take a nail clipper and very carefully nip off the very tip of the claw, just the point. Give treats after and by the time he’s grown up you’ll have no problem. (and yes, get him fixed, no question)
Comment by Breda — December 16, 2007 @ 8:58 pm
Remember, your placement in the afterlife is determined by how well you treat cats in this one.
I’d say you’re in good shape so far.
Comment by Tam — December 17, 2007 @ 12:52 pm
Cats are cool, very low maintenance.
Besides, the mere presence of a cat will keep the mice away.
I’ll echo the “get him fixed” part. I had to get rid of a perfectly good love seat due to male cat territory pee. It don’t come out.
Comment by Rustmeister — December 17, 2007 @ 12:56 pm
Keep him, cats are the shit. Kyou & Kagura always need new friends, but mainly because they’re assholes…
Comment by Jenda — December 17, 2007 @ 7:45 pm
You too can produce lolcats now…
Comment by drstrangegun — December 18, 2007 @ 7:50 am
Ditto on fixing. But the first order of business is to get the little guy to the vet to be checked for worms and the standard diseases. Until kitteh gets a clean bill of health, don’t let him and doggie really interact, and you should wash your hands after playing with kitteh…
Honestly, from the pics he doesn’t look to have been lost for too long, so he probably hasn’t had the chance to pick up anything nasty, but you definitely want to clear out any worms or ear mites.
Congratulations! “I can haz brain cells?”
Comment by CJW — December 18, 2007 @ 3:06 pm