Adopting pets during a crisis

[Kraken]

Just don't let the cats outnumber the people. That way lies danger.

[Drazzil]

I think mostly I disagree with everyone else. I think as long as you have one cat already, another is not going to make your risk significantly higher and there are a shitload of animals that need homes. But I understand the other perspective.

The family we got our two "kittens" (still less than a year old, the male is larger than my 9 year old female cat) just had another brood. Not sure why they are not getting their cats fixed. I've had to say no several times to taking in yet another kitten, but I suspect one of these days my wife will just bring one or two home.

I miss being subject to the cat distribution system. All of my one of my old cats came from this method.

[Unagi]

I think mostly I disagree with everyone else. I think as long as you have one cat already, another is not going to make your risk significantly higher and there are a shitload of animals that need homes. But I understand the other perspective.

The family we got our two "kittens" (still less than a year old, the male is larger than my 9 year old female cat) just had another brood. Not sure why they are not getting their cats fixed. I've had to say no several times to taking in yet another kitten, but I suspect one of these days my wife will just bring one or two home.

I miss being subject to the cat distribution system. All of my one of my old cats came from this method.

Sus.

Which is it. All of, or one of?

[Unagi]

I think mostly I disagree with everyone else. I think as long as you have one cat already, another is not going to make your risk significantly higher and there are a shitload of animals that need homes. But I understand the other perspective.

I struggle with my own opinion on this as well (as I share your concern and I adore all animals). However, I will say that there is a shitload of animals that need stable homes. They are often in shelters because people who couldn't actually host them thought they could but had to give them up - and that isn't a cycle that should just continue.

It's up to the individual to decide if they are in a position to be that host. Drazzil clearly is a loving host, that is obvious. And I only go off of what he tells us regarding his situation, outlook, prospects, etc. From all of that, he seems to have some concerns if he could host the animal indefinitely. Nothing is ever certain - so I mean, I don't expect anyone to have guarantees, but at least some measure of confidence in their choice.

[Drazzil]

I think mostly I disagree with everyone else. I think as long as you have one cat already, another is not going to make your risk significantly higher and there are a shitload of animals that need homes. But I understand the other perspective.

I struggle with my own opinion on this as well (as I share your concern and I adore all animals). However, I will say that there is a shitload of animals that need stable homes. They are often in shelters because people who couldn't actually host them thought they could but had to give them up - and that isn't a cycle that should just continue.

It's up to the individual to decide if they are in a position to be that host. Drazzil clearly is a loving host, that is obvious. And I only go off of what he tells us regarding his situation, outlook, prospects, etc. From all of that, he seems to have some concerns if he could host the animal indefinitely. Nothing is ever certain - so I mean, I don't expect anyone to have guarantees, but at least some measure of confidence in their choice.

Through my actions I have caused the deaths and suffering of too many cats already. I can never take back the messed up things that happened in my past, I can never atone for that. I will take my dying breath remembering the cats that I (and mom) treated callously. Of the cats that I failed of my own regard. I will never be able to forgive myself. The only thing I can do going forward is continue to spoil and treat the cats that I do get like rockstars. Which they are. I *really* want to give another cat a loving home but till we get more clarity about section 8 and if I have a permanent enough home going forward then there's nothing I can do.

[Drazzil]

I think mostly I disagree with everyone else. I think as long as you have one cat already, another is not going to make your risk significantly higher and there are a shitload of animals that need homes. But I understand the other perspective.

The family we got our two "kittens" (still less than a year old, the male is larger than my 9 year old female cat) just had another brood. Not sure why they are not getting their cats fixed. I've had to say no several times to taking in yet another kitten, but I suspect one of these days my wife will just bring one or two home.

I miss being subject to the cat distribution system. All of my one of my old cats came from this method.

Sus.

Which is it. All of, or one of?

Sorry caught me in an edit. All but one of my cats is from the cat distribution system.

[Blackhawk]

I will add this: The #1 deciding factor for me on pets is whether I could pay for the vet bills in an emergency. If I can't be confident of a 'yes', then I won't have the pet. So while housing is a concern, the financial factor takes the #1 spot on the checklist.

[Drazzil]

I will add this: The #1 deciding factor for me on pets is whether I could pay for the vet bills in an emergency. If I can't be confident of a 'yes', then I won't have the pet. So while housing is a concern, the financial factor takes the #1 spot on the checklist.

Bootsie's end of life care rang me to about 2k. That was just bog standard tests, and a specialist visit, and euthanasia. Veterinary care doesn't have shit on rent tho.

[Drazzil]

Just don't let the cats outnumber the people. That way lies danger.

If I owned a home I would ABSOLUTELY be outnumbered by cats. By about five or six to one. Maybe if I didn't work up to 6-10:1.

There is no more wonderful feeling then reclining in a chair and having like five cats decide to form a cuddle puddle on you.

Less so in the middle of the night and a fight touches off over who gets to lie on your bare back.

[Blackhawk]

Veterinary care doesn't have shit on rent tho.

A pet in a car or hotel room for a few weeks is one thing. A sick pet suffering because you can't pay to help them is another.

[Unagi]

There is no more wonderful feeling then reclining in a chair and having like five cats decide to form a cuddle puddle on you.

Oh Yeah!?

My golden-doodle sleeps with her head on my shoulder. The snuggle from her is pure joy.

We have an amazing cat too. But, I will say the 'cuddle puddle' is mostly her pressing her paws all over my internal organs until she decides she's comfortable. It's nice in that animal connection way, but it's for her.