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[catkinkitten]

The thing is we got both cat's when I still lived at home and was in high school and then went off to college and am now back in my home town. So Jasper and Spencer have been with her for 4 years. I never had them on my own they have always been with her and the other cats. This is my dilemma. I have somewhat talked it over with my mother and she is skeptical about how they will react if I move them :\ I want what's best for my kitties, so I just don't know.

[Saracirce]

I got my cat when I was in Middle School. Took him on a cross-country move. Had him with me all through High School. The only time I've left him was when I went to help out a family member with their children for 6 months. He's always lived with other cats, my mom's dog and with my mom but he'd definitely be much happier as the only cat in the household. He doesn't like moving (he gets anxious in new places and even when we just introduce a new piece of furniture to our current house and he absolutely despises being in a car, moving or not) but in the end he'd be much happier with me in our own place then in our current situation.

Anyway, my point being is you should at least try. If it doesn't work out and your mom is still willing to care for your cats for you, okay. In the end, they are your cats and not hers and you should be the one responsible for them.

[Cat With A Top Hat]

Little question for you experienced cat owners,
Uhm, Harry keeps on rolling in his litter tray after he urinates. Is this normal, and how do you get him to stop becuase I don't want him stinking of pee.

[Jazi]

Reputable cat breeders tend to prefer their kittens stay with mom and litter for 12-14 weeks. They're able to be adopted as young as 8 weeks, but the extra few count for shots and socialization which is said to really allow the kitten to blossom. In the US cats and dogs can legally be bought/adopted at 8 weeks.

[Cat With A Top Hat]

Reputable cat breeders tend to prefer their kittens stay with mom and litter for 12-14 weeks. They're able to be adopted as young as 8 weeks, but the extra few count for shots and socialization which is said to really allow the kitten to blossom. In the US cats and dogs can legally be bought/adopted at 8 weeks.

I agree. To tell you the truth I wish my dad didn't get Harry just yet.
It was an accidental pregnancy, the molly got outside and came back prego so the breeder wanted the kits on asap.
We bought him for £400.

[Saracirce]

Little question for you experienced cat owners,
Uhm, Harry keeps on rolling in his litter tray after he urinates. Is this normal, and how do you get him to stop becuase I don't want him stinking of pee.

Well, Boo rolls in his litter box but it's usually right after it's been cleaned and we added fresh litter though in winter he tends to do it even with dirty litter. I also noticed he'll roll around in dirt quite often when outside when it's a hot, dry day and the soil has that dusty texture to it. I think it's just an instinctual thing for some cats. Wild animals will roll around in dusty dirt to help with fleas, ticks and mites. (Just because he's doing this doesn't mean he has parasites! It probably wouldn't hurt to check though). I've honestly never tried to really stop him from doing it though sometimes we'll groan and say 'Boo! Stop that!' Of course, he doesn't listen >.> butthead

[Jazi]

Reputable cat breeders tend to prefer their kittens stay with mom and litter for 12-14 weeks. They're able to be adopted as young as 8 weeks, but the extra few count for shots and socialization which is said to really allow the kitten to blossom. In the US cats and dogs can legally be bought/adopted at 8 weeks.

I agree. To tell you the truth I wish my dad didn't get Harry just yet.
It was an accidental pregnancy, the molly got outside and came back prego so the breeder wanted the kits on asap.
We bought him for £400.

Why did you pay so much for a moggie? :O

[Cat With A Top Hat]

Reputable cat breeders tend to prefer their kittens stay with mom and litter for 12-14 weeks. They're able to be adopted as young as 8 weeks, but the extra few count for shots and socialization which is said to really allow the kitten to blossom. In the US cats and dogs can legally be bought/adopted at 8 weeks.

I agree. To tell you the truth I wish my dad didn't get Harry just yet.
It was an accidental pregnancy, the molly got outside and came back prego so the breeder wanted the kits on asap.
We bought him for £400.

Why did you pay so much for a moggie? :O

My dad did. It was a birthday surprise. :L

[Jazi]

I'm sorry to say that your dad paid way too much money for him. Moggies can easily be gotten for very cheap from a shelter or for free. He is a cutie though, regardless of cost, but that was quite a bit of money to spend on a cat lacking papers

[Pi.]

Yup is it true that if a domestic short hair was a dog itd b a mutt? Just asking.