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kid friendly cat

  • 04-12-2018 9:17pm
    #1
    limnam
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,294 ✭✭✭


    I'm looking to buy a cat


    Is there any specific type of cat that would be best to have around young kids?


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  • #2
    cocker5
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    How young OP?


  • #3
    limnam
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,294 ✭✭✭limnam


    cocker5 wrote: »
    How young OP?


    4 and 5


  • #4
    Sheepdish1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 618 ✭✭✭Sheepdish1


    I would strongly suggest going to a local rescue or shelter to get a kitten, they are bursting with kittens and will likely be able to give you one that has been fostered and socialised!

    I bought a kitten years ago, bad experience, it was in bad condition and I didn’t have the heart to not take it. I reckon it had stayed in a filthy shed since it was born and I was never able to tame it properly. She was never affectinate and behaved semi feral. She still bites when people pet her out of the blue just because she’s had enough and she’s not in pain. I still have her but she is not affectionate at all and actually walks out of a room if you try to interact with her. Ha.

    My newer cat is as affectionate with us as a dog. I got her from a rescue, I fostered her and couldn’t give her back! Rescues will worm, chip & spay at a reduced cost too, they will likely need donation but it will be usually cheaper than private vet visit! You’ll also get matched with a kitten suitable for your children and house, eg indoor or indoor/ outdoor cat and will likely be socialised unless stated that they are feral looking for a feeder.

    Would strongly recommend adoption


  • #5
    Tipperary animal lover
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,503 ✭✭✭Tipperary animal lover


    The resuces are full of kittens and every age up, people surrender older cats that have been with families of all ages, so you will find a cat to suit what you want, talk to the rescue they'll introduce the cat/kitten your looking for.


  • #6
    aonb
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,277 ✭✭✭aonb


    Also have a very serious discussion with your children before the cat arrives - you need to educate them, to understand that if they are rough with the cat/kitten, they WILL get scratched/bitten! Cat claws are SHARP - small children will get scratched - a bit of serious supervision when it arrives first is very important!
    Since you have two children, you might consider having two kittens - the children might enjoy watching the antics of the two kittens playing. Its so important for small children to learn about and live with and love animals - have fun!


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