Just looking for people's opinions here. I can't get a new kitty for awhile but I've been waffling back and forth about whether I want a kitten or a cat. I'm pretty sure I want a rescue cat although I LOVE maine coons, forest cats and ragdolls. I think I'd feel too guilty getting one.
Anyway I got Loki as a young adult because that is what I felt I wanted at the time. Now I'm finding that I miss that kitten thing that people get to go through. Last time I had a kitten I was 7 years old!
With a kitten I could train it to walk on a leash, get its nails clipped, carrier train it etc etc. Things that are more difficult with an adult. Also have the joy of watching it play and grow and see its personality develop.
Adult cats are less likely to be adopted and their personalities are already established so you know what you're getting (sorta). There are some seriously gorgeous cats in need of a home. Adults are also a bit more difficult to integrate. Although I'm not sure how Isis would react to a kitten either.
Anyway let me know how you feel about this
Anyway I got Loki as a young adult because that is what I felt I wanted at the time. Now I'm finding that I miss that kitten thing that people get to go through. Last time I had a kitten I was 7 years old!
With a kitten I could train it to walk on a leash, get its nails clipped, carrier train it etc etc. Things that are more difficult with an adult. Also have the joy of watching it play and grow and see its personality develop.
Adult cats are less likely to be adopted and their personalities are already established so you know what you're getting (sorta). There are some seriously gorgeous cats in need of a home. Adults are also a bit more difficult to integrate. Although I'm not sure how Isis would react to a kitten either.
Anyway let me know how you feel about this