I would suggest a Maine Coon cat from a local kennel in Lawrenceburg. They are big cats but are the most even tempered, social cat I have every owned. THey are long haired, beautiful and a little pricey...but worth it. I have a male and female and they get along great. The male is very smart and much larger than the female..

 

Usually, at this kennel you can "purchase" the cat and then have your spouse pick it out from the kennel when you are ready to bring it home. they are grow very slow and have to be a little older at the adoption than a normal cat.

 

I have had cats for over 30 years and these are the best house cats I have had. They both had their front claws, laser removed and never venture outside.

 

THey do have Funny voices though...

I always thought it would be cool to one of these cats.

Went by the shelter on Saturday and started doing some preliminary investigating. Naturally, I have some questions...

 

- Our full intentions are to have this as an indoor cat, is it unsafe to have a cat declawed? I realize for protection purposes it would be best to let them stay. One of my best friend's cat and my mother in-law's cat are decalwed and seem fine.

 

- I realize I would need a litter box and food, but what else would I need to buy? Would I need one of those "cat trees" or whatever they are called so they can have somehwere to play and scratch?

I think the saying goes..."Dogs have owners, Cats have staff". My cat certainly believes it.

 

My Vet says laser de-clawing is much less invasive, less painful, and requires less recovery time. I think it is more expensive, though. My cat is an indoor/outdoor, so I don't have any experience with that. As to the litter box, look for the sifting liners. You put all of them in at once, and remove them a layer at a time, sifting out and bagging up the soiled litter and leaving the still-good litter behind. :thumb:

 

Good luck!

I have a de-clawed indoor cat. All you absolutley have to buy is food, water, and a litter box. Since he is de-clawed up front, he doesn't need a scratching post. In fact, he'll try to use your couch as a scratching post, but won't tear it up because he has no claws.

 

Occasionally, you may need to buy some "cat grass" since your cat won't be able to eat any greens or grass from the outside. Cat grass is available at Walmart and any pet store, and may help keep your cat's digestive system in check (my cat has a weak stomach but rarely throws up when he has grass available to him). Speaking of weak stomachs, don't keep changing your catfood variety with whatever is on sale. Try to stay consistent and talk with a vet with what food your cat needs (I use an indoor variety that was suggested by a vet).

 

Buy a few toys for your cat and see what they really like. My cat loves fake mice and anything with feathers. We don't use catnip as our cat is already over-hyper, but that is an option for you.

I have a de-clawed indoor cat. All you absolutley have to buy is food, water, and a litter box. Since he is de-clawed up front, he doesn't need a scratching post. In fact, he'll try to use your couch as a scratching post, but won't tear it up because he has no claws.

 

Occasionally, you may need to buy some "cat grass" since your cat won't be able to eat any greens or grass from the outside. Cat grass is available at Walmart and any pet store, and may help keep your cat's digestive system in check (my cat has a weak stomach but rarely throws up when he has grass available to him). Speaking of weak stomachs, don't keep changing your catfood variety with whatever is on sale. Try to stay consistent and talk with a vet with what food your cat needs (I use an indoor variety that was suggested by a vet).

 

Buy a few toys for your cat and see what they really like. My cat loves fake mice and anything with feathers. We don't use catnip as our cat is already over-hyper, but that is an option for you.

 

What is "catnip"?

I think the saying goes..."Dogs have owners, Cats have staff". My cat certainly believes it.

 

My Vet says laser de-clawing is much less invasive, less painful, and requires less recovery time. I think it is more expensive, though. My cat is an indoor/outdoor, so I don't have any experience with that. As to the litter box, look for the sifting liners. You put all of them in at once, and remove them a layer at a time, sifting out and bagging up the soiled litter and leaving the still-good litter behind. :thumb:

 

Good luck!

 

 

Ballpark estimate on the cost?

What is "catnip"?

Speed for cats.

 

I'm generally against declawing cats. It's not cutting their nails. It's more like cutting their fingers off at the last joint. Instead, take the time to train the cat not to scratch your stuff and give him something he can scratch on. It's good exercise for the cat.

What is "catnip"?

Wow, you are a noob.

A couple of recommendations:

 

Check out the crystal litter. It is more expensive, but it dries "everything" up and therefore there is much less smell.

 

Try Purina 1. Again, more expensive, but I saw a dramatic increase in the overall well-ness of my cat (energy, digestive health, shininess of coat).

 

If your cat is to be an indoor only, I would have it declawed.

My cats were laser de-clawed and it has made all 3 of us happy. They do not get yelled at and have the run of the house, and I have furniture that looks somewhat decent.

 

I have a male and a female and my male has a problem with Urinary Tract infections. Purina 1 makes a special food for this and it has worked wonders.

 

Good Luck.! By the way, I have also found that 2 cats are better than 1..

A couple of recommendations:

 

Check out the crystal litter. It is more expensive, but it dries "everything" up and therefore there is much less smell.

 

Try Purina 1. Again, more expensive, but I saw a dramatic increase in the overall well-ness of my cat (energy, digestive health, shininess of coat).

 

If your cat is to be an indoor only, I would have it declawed.

 

My cats were laser de-clawed and it has made all 3 of us happy. They do not get yelled at and have the run of the house, and I have furniture that looks somewhat decent.

 

I have a male and a female and my male has a problem with Urinary Tract infections. Purina 1 makes a special food for this and it has worked wonders.

 

Good Luck.! By the way, I have also found that 2 cats are better than 1..

 

 

L1 - think they would pay us to make a commercial for this product?

Instead, take the time to train the cat...

 

 

Training a cat has the same effects of training a teenager... they know what's right and wrong, but still do it when you're not looking. Our cat knows better than to jump up on the kitchen table... but when my wife and I are away, the cat will play anywhere he knows he's not allowed.

Ballpark estimate on the cost?

 

No idea, but typically at this clinic adding "laser" to other procedures such as spaying or neutering amounts to about $50.00 more.

Wow, you are a noob.

 

What does that mean?

 

:lol: