Kitten poll

[resonant]

Yesterday the kidlet was begging me for a kitten. (Actually the kidlet was begging me for two kittens, plus another grown cat, but we won't address that.)

I said what I always say about cats: "First, I don't know how well our poor humble kitty would adapt to having another feline in the house. Second, I refuse to have a cat declawed, and I'd be worried about damage to the furniture and/or carpet. And finally, we don't have to go out looking for a cat. When the universe wants us to have a cat, the universe will provide one."

Today, the manager of my coffee shop is trying to get rid of a litter of kittens.

So what do you think?



[Poll #314866]

edited 2020 to retroactively correct the kidlet's gender pronouns

Comments

Re: feline furniture damage

[fearthainn.livejournal.com]

Delurking to add that my sister uses Softpaws on her two cats and swears by them. She has brand-new couches, and says that with these the cats haven't done any damage to them at all. (Plus the coloured ones make them look like they've had little kitty manicures--they're really cute!)

[resonant8.livejournal.com]

Aww. They're so cute! We'll definitely have to try these, if we go for it.

We got the current cat as an adult, and her former humans had her declawed -- and much as I disapprove, I have to admit it's lovely to have both a cat and an intact couch!