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Anonymous
Hey /an/ I rarely come on this board, so I do not know if this thread is redundant or not. If it is I apologize in advance.

I am thinking of getting a new pet, most likely a cat from the humane society.

I had a dog before, but after she died I cannot see myself getting another dog.

How do kittens and cats compare to dogs, maintenance wise?

Also what can I expect as a cat owner?
>> Anonymous
OP here.

Forgot to ask if my kitten wants to go outside should I let him? How do I know if it is indoor cat or outside? what is better?

I see cats roaming my neighborhood all the time and they seem ok.

Thanks.
>> Anonymous
>>317639
I think most people agree that outdoor cats are not a good idea.
>> Anonymous
I used to have an outdoor cat. He died of liver failure after picking up some pesticides outside. Fun shit.

Expect less desperate want of approval from your new animal and more individuality and independence. It won't be pestering you 24/7 for attention.
>> Anonymous
>>317640
>>317647

Thanks
>> Anonymous
You should only let your cat go outside if you live in a safe area. If you live near a busy street or have assholes for neighbors don't do it. If you do keep your cat indoors, just make sure he/she has plenty to keep him/her entertained.
>> Anonymous
If you can maintain a dog, a cat is no sweat.
>> Anonymous
>>317676
Oh gawd. I had a cat by the name of Tommy... i think my Sophomore year of HS. Well... He was an indoor cat but I when I finally let him start playing out side I deeply regretted it. One day he went out an never came back. Of course I was deeply worried and saddened thinking he had run off with some loose ally cat but weeks later I heard the door to my grandpa's tuck shut in the wee hours of the morning.. that morning I heard cat cries coming from inside and as I opened the door to my horrid surprise it was Tommy. Beaten, bleeding, nothing but skin and bones -starved obviously, and suffering. Apparently one of the assholes I live by stole my cat and almost broke his hip - beat him nearly to death - and just dumped him back off. ;__;
He disappeared again but i think this time they killed him.

point is... DON'T LEAVE YOUR CATS OUTSIDE.
>> Anonymous
If you get a kitten and keep it indoors it probably won't have much of a desire to go outside. As long as you don't live in a tiny flat it should be just fine inside, I personally would recommend keeping it inside as they tend to have a longer life expectancy and won't annoy your neighbours/get into fights etc. You'll have to teach it to leave your furniture alone, which isn't too difficult, water gun works fine for that.
>> Anonymous
>>317758
Get your vet/shelter to teach you how to clip its claws as well.
>> Anonymous
>>317749
Kill the neighbor. Rape his children, burn his house down.
>> Anonymous
Cats maintain themselves. All you really have to do is feed them, clean their litter box, and provide a lap to cuddle on.
>> Anonymous
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i was thinking of getting a cat too, but I'm wondering if they make alot/any noise (i live in a flat). I mean... i know cats are nice and quiet when you are with them, but when i go out all day to work, is it going to meow/cry cos it's lonely?
>> Anonymous
>>317958

I would say for the vast majority of the cases no. Although it is hard to tell if they make a lot of noise when you are not there to notice.

One of my cats back home, I think, starts to yowl when he can't find me and doesn't want to search the house for me. I usually call his name out and he move to where he heard it. He keeps this up until he finds me. Although this might just be a game to him.
>> Anonymous
About the only other thing I would add is get them fixed as soon as it is okay for the cat. Although being a dog owner you probably already know that.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w0ffwDYo00Q