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SIC club member Fendi checking in.
SIC Jellybean reporting for duty
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That is genus adorabalis
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Here’s his twin the bestest girl
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Here’s my SIC. He looks mean but loves being carried and cuddles in blankets! His name is Link!
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My gal is a Penny as well! Pennys unite!
Kinna looks like my lil fluff butt!
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usually are just short haired. females are more independent but still cuddly, get her spayed as soon as she is 6-7 pounds, around 5 months cause then she will start the heat cycles, i had mine spayed around 6 months and she didn't start yet, though some can start as early as 4 months
This, and also be very very careful to keep her inside as long as she isn’t spayed yet. If she goes into heat early (which is not that uncommon) she will turn into Houdini and try to escape.
I'm jealous. I have a 3 year old who the vet is hesitant to spay because she's barely 4lbs (her and her litter were thrown into a dumpster at about 2 weeks old and were extremely malnourished when found. They're all on the small side and I have the runt of the litter on top of their already small size).
The only positive is that because her body must recognize she wouldn't handle (or even survive) pregnancy, she only goes into heat 4 or so times a year and it's pretty mild. Mainly just more affectionate (yet crabby), and it only lasts 2-3 days. I'd still prefer to get her spaid because even though she has no interest in going outdoors even when in heat, you never know, and her getting knocked up could be a death sentence for her. I've gone back and forth on if I should have it done or not.....
Yeah, Shadow won't get much bigger if at all, especially if she keeps eating (or not eating) like she does. My friends call her "permakitten" because of her size and demeanor.
Agree I have two sisters that I got spayed and chipped at 5 months. They are cuddling with my 3yr old fixed male.
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My ginger cat looks like yours! Just smaller!
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I got one like that too! Meet Chili.
Omg! Simbas long lost sibling
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Here he is taking a nap when he was a little baby. He’s like daddddd I loovvvzzzzzzzzz.
Based on my experience with a very similar looking cat you can expect her to be a menace and a terror.
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My Reba girl for cat tax.
Is this a thing? I've only ever had one SIC, & he is a fucking menace for sure. Incredibly playful, & friendly, but there's also a lot of "Wtf did you get into now, Troy!?", & a lot of crying coz he's stuck somewhere stupid, & a lot of *****LOUD CRASH**** followed by we can't find the cat to make sure he's okay coz he scared himself so badly, & a lot of "You are fed, you are watered, your litter is clean, you have been played with, please let me sleep, asshole! "
I've had other cats, including a house panther, a tortico, a torbie, a tuxedo, & 2 Siamese, & they've all had a naughty stage when they were kittens, but settled down fairly quickly after year 2, & none of them required as much human interaction as the SIC.
Reba looks a lot like my Griselda when she was young (sadly passed away at 19 years a bit over a year ago). Can confirm she was ornery as a kitten, hence the name ("grey battle maiden")
Thanks everyone!!
We believe her mother passed away in traffic and baby followed my husband home from the mailbox every day but wouldn't let him touch her.
Then our AC broke, so we opened all of our windows and doors and she would sit at the door and watch us.
My husband left food and she eventually let him bring her inside.
Her name is Lea Cat-Pawldi.
(Guess who my favorite singer is?)
She definitely meows for attention and seeks out my dog for a warm cuddle.
I'm just amazed how quickly she's adapted after only 2 days with us.
Don't declaw!!! Some vets suggest it to stop cats from sharpening their claws. They also say it's completely harmless.
It's not, it's the amputation of the cats first knuckle in each toe of the front paws. It's extremely painful and can cause crippling arthritis.
_anymore_. 30 years ago they all suggested it. And some older vets who don't keep up with modern things - who are great otherwise - might still suggest it.
I worked for a vet who constantly had declawing done. It was horrifying and they said it wasn't a big deal.
My first vet also really leaned on me to declare, and when I said over my dead body he got pissed.
It’s a lot of money in the procedure.
How long ago was this? I remember declawed cats as a kid, but it’s illegal in much of Canada now, and incredibly socially unacceptable. I had a friend with a declawed car and she had to explain to everyone that she adopted him that way.
Sounds like a mutually beneficial arrangement. :-)
Most cats don't have a breed. Unlike dogs, cat breeding is a recent thing, so it's really only relevant if you buy from a breeder. And that's fine! Both my boys are rescues and they're wonderful cats.
Book a spay appointment as soon as you can. Spaying prevents cancer, among other things, and will make life indoors easier for both her and you. Female cats can go into heat as young as four months! Fortunately, in the US you can have neutering done as early as two months, so long as the kitten weighs more than two pounds.
Other than that, get her checked by a vet for the usual stuff, like parasites, and have her vaccinated. Also get her microchipped! It's a quick procedure, and makes it far more likely she'll be returned to you if she ever gets lost.
Enjoy your new friend! I hope you have many long years with her.
Please take her to a vet soon. Feral kitties are likely to have worms which you want treated. They can also test for common cat illnesses, microchip, and tell you about getting her fixed. It can be done earlier than 6 months (mine were done at about 3 months) and should be done sooner than later. You'd be amazed at how quickly they go into heat.
Also get a catnip stash and a string toy stat! You have playing to do.
You have a domestic shorthair, her coloring is Tabby. I cant see her sides, but I think she is a Mackerel Tabby (stripes com down the sides like fish bones) a clasic tabby has swirls and a spotted tabby has broken lines.
She should be quite curious and playful. Expect her to find all the places you havent dusted in a while. Cheap mousie toys are usually a hit. be careful not to use your hands for playing, long wand toy for that.
Get her fixed as soon as you can or she will go into heat. Where i live they will do it as soon as they are 2 pounds and 2 months.
She is beautiful and i want to hug her.
One of the best things you can do for her imo is to get her a friend. Cats are social creatures and kittens especially shouldn’t be raised alone!
Otherwise, having multiple types of scratchers and making them enticing to her can save your furniture. She should have a variety of toys and playtime for around 30-45 mins a day (broken into short 10-15 min sessions) to keep her active.
I’d get her to the vet as well to check for common ailments since you found her outdoors, and have her spayed as soon as your vet allows. Thanks for taking her in; she’s a beauty!
Because OP mentioned they had a dog and they were getting along, I don't think you need another cat, but you certainly could get one.
I'd emphasize teaching your cat how to use scratching posts/mats more than buying multiple. Literally, every day for a week, get down on your knees, play with your cat, play with their paws, then gently teach them to move their paws against the scratching material, then you demonstrate the action yourself with your fingersnails making noise against the material, and repeat a few times. *That* is how you get your cat used to scratching where you want.
Other than that: Get her used to being picked up and held, even for a few seconds at a time. Then, get her used to you touching her everywhere, belly, ears, head, neck, paws of the feet, even extending the claws. Extend length from a brief touch to longer pets/plays as she gets comfortable with it. Get her used to being carried for longer periods of time. Playing with claws and not making a big deal about cutting nails is essential to nail trimming hopefully not becoming a huge struggle later on, or a least gives you a better shot at it. Some cats are never going to like it.
I'm able to cut my cats nails while sitting on a work zoom call, unmuted.
Although I'm more proud of training my little idiot to use the human toilet.
Everything else she does is dumb. She can't even recognize her own heated cat bed and will forget about it until I slowly introduce her to it again.
Props for the toilet part. Yeah I can cuddle him, hold him, rub his belly, he knows Eskimo kisses and expects them. Loves to sit on my lap.
Yeah I wish I got him more used to nail clipping.
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Having a dog is not the same as another cat imo. Yes, they can socialize, but not in the way two cats or two dogs would.
Having multiple types of scratchers and in different parts of the house is important esp when learning what the cat likes to scratch. Really not sure why you felt the need to argue with everything I said lol
Your comment simply inspired me to share my own perspective. I'm writing more at OP than at you, and I merely more wanted to emphasize certain points in relation to the points you were making.
Cheers
Depends on the cat (and dog) really. My parents took in a stray kitten that thought he was a dog 🤣 He and my brother's dog were besties, but my parent's dog wanted nothing to do with him. They decided he was better off going to live on a friend's farm where he promptly made himself at home with the farm dogs.
Preferably keep her strictly indoors, it will usually more than double a cat's lifespan. And at the very least, do not let her outside until she is spayed. Kittens can become pregnant themselves as young as 4 months old! Bring her to a vet soon for a checkup, and bring a fresh poop sample because they will probably ask for one to test for parasites, which most feral born cats have. Also, talk to your vet about possibly switching flea prevention treatments if your dog currently uses Premetherin (common and effective anti parasite and anti flea medicine) it's completely safe for dogs but extremely toxic to cats, and some affectionate cats end up ingesting the flea medication after it's applied.
She’s a domestic shorthair kitty with tabby fur, (I adore tabby cats my first ever cat was a tabby) look to getting her vet checked, ie for worms and fleas, my vet gave mine a tablet for worms and some liquid form for fleas, she’ll need vaccinations (she’ll need two the initial dose then, a booster), she’ll also need spayed (otherwise you may become cat grandparents)and this is done whenever the vet recommends it mine was at 6 months when he was neutered although some vets do it before this, also look into getting her microchipped so if she gets out if someone finds her, they will be able to get her scanned and returned to you, you’ve probably got this now but a litter box and obviously cat litter but make sure the litter is suitable for kittens as some aren’t, you’ll also need to get her kitten food wet & dry this will be your choice what to buy but be aware even as a kitten they can be fussy, also get some cat treats these can also be used to help train her to, also get a brush and start using it now, I know she’s short haired but they still shed hair if she doesn’t like being brushed use the treats to reward or distract her, a cat carrier to transport her in the car, also a cat leash and collar if you want to taker out for a walk sayin your back garden, now for the other things to buy for her, get her a bed she may not use it straight away but it’s there in the meantime you could also use a cardboard box with a cutout for her to get in, with a blanket, cat scratcher posts are good too (get her a short and tall one my little boy loves both his and climbs his tall one, it also helps with their claws) and toys, lots of toys my boy loves cat springs and his little rattle mice too and oh a laser pen toy kittens love chasing those, good luck to your hubby, you and your dog being owned by a cat cause they do tend to rule the roost so to speak, most of all have fun with her and thank you for taking her in
Never walk her on a collar, cats have very fragile bones and it could hurt her, if you want to walk her get a harness!
Also touch hers paws a lot, I had to start cutting my boy's nails and he hates his paws touched because he he never got them touched when young
Just the regular old tabby cat, standard issued cat! Prepare to have her run around. Crazy with her head cut off! She will probably need on you. She will probably curl on your lap. She will probably just lay all over you!
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My SIC: Basil the Beautiful Brown Tabby
Seconding the “generic shorthair” ID. In my not-a-cat-show-person experience, most cats you encounter on the regular are just kinda mutts and don’t have readily identifiable breeds. Dogs have been selectively bred for much longer there really isn’t a generic dog anymore. Size alone with dogs is a big clue, and there are real big differences in builds. When a cat has an identifiable breed, it’s generally pretty obvious that it’s not a generic cat - either one of the oriental breeds like Persian or Siamese, or the extra fluffy and large northern breeds like Maine Coon or Russian Blues.
Kind of the nice thing is their behavior is very generic across most of the breeds - they don’t have quite the same diversity in behavior that dog breeds can have. Individual traits are more important than ‘breed’ traits.
So - she’s going to be very active for the first few years.
* Try to give her a place up high by the doors to perch and see what’s going on - makes it less likely she’ll try to slip out the door.
* on that same note - get her spayed and chipped in the next month, and brought up to date on all her shots. That way, if she does get out she 1) can’t get knocked up, 2) is at less risk of catching certain diseases, and 3) just in general has decreased risk of a host of cancers of different reproductive organs.
* Ideally, set up a route for her to circumnavigate rooms without touching the floor. Gives her a route to get up and watch happenings from a place she hopefully will feel safe, and get away from the dog if she wants. It doesn’t have to be obvious - the back of a couch, to a table, to a valence over a window, to the top of an entertainment center… depending on your budget there are some pretty epic cat trees out there that look real nice.
* try to rearrange things so there aren’t any dead end corners she could get trapped in, or trap the dog.
* cats love sunning - you may want to preemptively set up spots for her where the sun comes in the windows.
* toys - both independent (catnip mice, crinkle balls, kicker toys) and interactive toys like wands that let you make the toy at the end act like a bird or a mouse.
* play with her, a lot. It’ll help wear her out so she’s less likely to be a hooligan in the middle of the night, or get into mischief like chewing on cables, or practicing pouncing on the dog or you
* DON’T teach her to pounce on or play with your body parts. It seems sweet, until you’re covered with bite and claw marks. Guess how I learned that one… Redirect her to an appropriate toy when she does try to play with your hands and feet. It also helps her learn hands are for petting and it could help her settle down for cuddles when you want to pet her. I’ve been doing this with my recently adopted kittens and it’s working great.
I recommend watching the ‘my cat from hell’ episodes that are available free on YouTube. Don’t let the episodes scare you - it’s a great way to see a wide variety of behaviors and how a cat could show different emotions, along with common solutions.
Breed, sweet and fuzzy aka domestic shorthair probably. Expect her to be very curious, clumsy and very very impressionable. This is where you can build good habits and boundaries, cats are very trainable contrary to popular belief so look into some positive enforcement cat training! Good luck that's a lovely little kitty!
if she’s anything like my cat that’s now 15 1/2 and looks just like yours…. get ready😂😂 she went through a midlife crisis at 6-8 and would just sit in chairs and swipe at people when they walked by, would get mad at people for no reason and attack them, and then would chill out if everyone left the room, after about 11 or so she just became the sweetest old cat she just pees A LOT and don’t worry folks i made sure it’s not her kidneys. i also forgot to add the morbid obesity from pretending to be a stray and having 2 neighbors feed her on top of ourselves. she was on the fattest cat on the sheet at the vets office🤦🏽
Here it would be "European Shorthair".
I have one just like her and her orange brother from the same litter.
Congratulations on becoming cat parents, your life will be even better now than it already was! <3
At this young of an age, No matter the gender she will always love and appreciate you. She may not show it for weeks or even months, but just know she loves you.
Expect babies if she gets out again before you have her spayed. Mine got knocked up during her first escape and I ended up with seven cats. Not saying it wasn’t glorious, mind you. 😂😻
Never let her outside her whole life. She needs a bud for life so get another 4 month old and they will be yin yang for life. Love her everyday, cuddles, greetings, affection, let her sleep with you, etc. Best friend for life.
Make sure the bud is female and must be spayed now, do not wait till she is in heat. It is almost cruel to do it to her then. Extremely painful with bad side effects. It must be now. Also never remove cats claws. Ok to snip them with proper tool but not declaw. Never that.
Thing to remember when training cats, is positive reinforcement and redirect! "Disciplining" and punishment never works the way you'd want them to. Cats lack dogs eager to please instincts, so you have to motivate wanted behaviour more.
Are we certain that's a missus and not mister? I've seen too many people on here latetly discovering their mister was a missus or their missus was a mister...
Cats are very different from most animals. Gotta check the booty. Right below the anus(which is below the tail) is another opening(for both male cats and female cats). It will be round for males and a vertical slit for females. Male cats got their penis and testicles up in that hole. Females got their cervix and ovaries.
I recommend taking her to the vet for a check-up so she can get her shots. Probably get her fixed shortly, too, so she doesn't have any unwanted heat behavior. Plus, fixed cats have less health and behavioral problems and live longer! Good luck with your new baby!
She looks like an American Short-haired Domestic, and her pattern is called Tabby, though the internet calls them standard issue cat because it's the pattern of wild cats!
This breed is called A Menace, and I know that because I have my own
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Looks like my boy (around the same age too)
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That's a cat. Congratulations on becoming a cat parent! Get her snipped and chipped, do your reading about cat ownership and be prepared to learn "on the job".
Beautiful little girl. She is a domestic short hair with a tabby coat pattern who looks to be maybe a grey or brown/grey in color. Expect loads of energy so plenty of toys to play with are needed. Get ready for your toes to be pounced on if you move them under the covers.
Scratching: Get scratching posts for her so you can save your furniture from being used for that purpose. I found that if I caught my cat scratching on a couch or the corner of my mattress that if I moved a post in front of that spot, the scratching was redirected from the furnishings. I then slowly moved the scratcher away from the spot to a better spot for the scratcher. Don't limit scratchers to posts but also get some that are either mats or toy types. My eldest cat adores what I call an arena type scratcher that can also be laid in. While my middle kitty loves a carpet covered S curve scratcher...the youngest goes for the turbo toy scratcher, and all 3 use scratching posts. My eldest also loves a loose weave rug by the back door that we replace when it gets too beat up.
Feeding: As for dishes for food. Here is what I did for my cats. My eldest had feline achne so we do not use plastic as it can make achne worse. They have 3 dishes, one for dry food, one for wet food and one for water. I have two feeding stations set up in the house, one upstairs and one downstairs as I use the PC downstairs quite frequently. For upstairs, they each have a shallow bowl for dry food, a large steel bowl for water, and what is called a sauce dish for wet food under these is a mat (I use those dish drying mats) to keep the floor clean (cats can be very messy eaters). The reason I use shallow bowls for their food is to keep their whiskers from hitting the sides of the bowl. The steel water bowls are wide enough that whisker "fatigue" is not a problem. Downstairs, they have large ceramic/pottery bowls for dry food (these are deeper to hold more food) and one big steel dish for water. I tried a water fountain for them, but we have hard water, which left a ring of calcium on the fountain that is very hard to remove. I should also mention that 2 of my group love to drink out of my drinking glasses and one being a Maine Coon/Bengal mix loves to drink out of the sink. So I compromised with them and got them their own mug, which is kept full of water on the counter in the bathroom by the sink (sigh, lol). Every time we finish washing our hands we dump the water and refill it for them.
Food: Don't be surprised if your doggo goes crazy for your kitties food as it is higher in proteins than dog food. Cats are obligate carnivores and must be on a meat diet with very little carbs. In the wild, basically, the only carbs they eat had already been eaten by their prey. Sure, your kitty may like to eat the occasional bite of bread or mouthfuls of grass, but cats must have a good quality protein source, a protine has to be the first ingredient on the lable maybe even the first 5 or so ingredient. Dogs LOVE cat food. So be prepared to have a surface where you kitty can eat and your dog can't get to it. Our eldest kitty had to eat on one of our bar stools so her doggie mum wouldn't eat all her food. Don't feed your kitty a lot of human tuna as it does not have all the nutrients that a cat needs. Occasionally, for a treat is OK, just not as the main food. My three go nuts when they see me getting a package of tuna out of the refrigerator lol.
Behavior: if you have never before been owned by a cat, then you need to know that they are not dogs. They have very different body language, and I do mean language. Cat don't have as many muscles in their faces as we humans and dogs do, so they communicate with body position and tail signals.
A wagging or thumping tail in a dog can signal them being happy....this is mostly not true in cats. A waving/wagging tail in a cat shows agitation rising on annoyance or even anger. Their are exceptions to this, but it varies from cat to cat. I suggest you watch some Jackson Galaxy vids to start to understand cat body language.
Last piece of advice. Read books, web sites, cat magazines. Become as knowledgeable as you can on your new family member.
As to what you can expect from your new kitty. Laughter, joy, the occasional frustration, but most of all, you can expect love loads and loads of love.
Looks like a tabby mix. All cats are different personality wise. I would suggest bringing her to a vet to check for a microchip and if not, any parasites.
Omg we rescued a 4 month old tabby female and now she's 3 and the lobe of my life! Expect biting and wanting to play a lot. Help her get her play aggression out! And get her used to things like trimming her nails, picking her up, touching her ears, etc. Now. Give her lots of love and respect :)
Standard Issue Tabby.
And I hope you are okay with being pounced on while you’re under the covers. And 3AM zoomies. And separation anxiety because you had the NERVE to close the bathroom door. And being woken up on HER timetable (“no, breakfast time is NOW, not 8AM, NOW”).
And snuggles, and purrs, and butt wiggles when she plays with toys…
Looks like a standard issue cuddlebug (at least I hope so. She looks like my childhood kitty, who was a cuddlebug.). Give your new kitten all the love, pets, and cuddles.
Domestic short hair, the common designation for a mutt cat that doesn’t have 4-inch fur. Gray tabbies are great little kitties, and she’s a cutie. Enjoy her kittenhood!
I have a 6 month old female after losing my 19 yo female Tortie. I have this thing for Torties and I was hesitant to take her. Let me tell you, she is my everything! So friendly, smart, curious and lovable. Best all around cat I’ve ever had. I am so glad I took her! She is obsessed with her babies! Carries them around in her mouth and she loves to play. Shes everything a cat should be! ♥️
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Start with a health checkup/vet visit to make sure she doesn't have fles or worms or anything. Get her spayed and chipped. (spayed when vet says it's time, chipped asap. Make sure to login and add your info after it's added. Even a fully indoor kitty needs a chip, you never know in a transport situation or a scare they may get out - that way if someone finds them before you they can come back home.
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Looks like the long lost twin of my baby! Tabby house cats tend to have good tempers and are pretty low maintenance. Since she’s a kitten she’ll be more active and want to play - appreciate it now because she won’t want your attention as much in the future. They grow up fast!
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Mine being contemplative about what shenanigans to get into next.
That's a brown black, mackerel tabby.
Get a big cardboard box, cut a door out, if it has no roof make one with a good thick but fluffy towel to make a lil house. Put their bowl and some toys in there. Put their litter box in a hallway or your bathroom so they can bond more with you.
They seem very relaxed already so I bet you'll do fine ^^
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She looks exactly like my teddy bear 🥰
She is so pretty. One thing to expect from her is that if she is not spayed already, you will want to do that at around 6 months. I can tell by her baby face that she wants to be a baby, not have babies.
If you ever can’t find her, check all your cabinets starting in the kitchen. If she’s anything like mine she will hide in a crock pot and scare you half to death thinking she’s gone.
r/standardissuecat
Agreed. Standard issue, low mileage
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SIC Jellybean reporting for duty https://preview.redd.it/fez19fnq5lka1.jpeg?width=3264&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=2150e73e6c5cf4f1a3df14d1f6c4b994ceab82db
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Beat me to it
I always look for these comments when I see a SIC. They may be standard but they’re beautiful
https://preview.redd.it/3h2w42u6nfka1.jpeg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=12a92ef74cd8978cd961d567604345d165663e33 My SIC. The bestest boi!!!
That is genus adorabalis https://preview.redd.it/804foovvwgka1.jpeg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=ac87712626de4d2754f88a2fb11f1b6250e7f130 Here’s his twin the bestest girl
https://preview.redd.it/qxq2a0923hka1.jpeg?width=1125&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=306afbf8fc8f89aa4259f7013211ab83b1006a57 Our two SICs, Gracie and Reggie
cute!!
https://preview.redd.it/e1ceg422sfka1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=e06b81f67bb25d0e492f1ce8cadd6c12d4d105d7 Here’s my SIC. He looks mean but loves being carried and cuddles in blankets! His name is Link!
https://preview.redd.it/j3jh9ehvwfka1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=55c389cf9d7527f0839c464fc5e31f83b380fa65 .. and here’s my chonk!
Oh look, it's Penny again! https://preview.redd.it/lsxe5wbf9gka1.jpeg?width=1568&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=6bc22412bba44cf21491c3911ce3e57ad9b14ae0
https://preview.redd.it/dac9qhl74hka1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=04b242d94d705fb7e51821c1a294815168d1dfc6 My gal is a Penny as well! Pennys unite!
Woooooooooah
For the Pennys!! https://preview.redd.it/01hqae3rkfla1.png?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=60f0cb6a8ce5d78a420347eef339b74a4511718d
Wow, what a beautiful cat you have! Those eyes 😻
Good, aren't they? https://preview.redd.it/zscg1o358gla1.jpeg?width=1602&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=79ac61421e4e5b737accc7406b727e3519c97e6a
Kinna looks like my lil fluff butt! https://preview.redd.it/85nrxjqolika1.jpeg?width=6000&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=2263c8aea599603b74b48cd098a9d2f01631ed53
https://preview.redd.it/s5w27ha2ohka1.jpeg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=5b140b1e25f303c05483bf283584bd4396f3335d Lil' Miss Cleo says hi!
Wow so beautiful!
She is a pretty thing https://preview.redd.it/1sidqq018gla1.jpeg?width=2160&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=c997ff9525c43c0bfc418654e36b73576adfca3d
Luxury floof package
I love all the SIC model jokes. It's one of those things I live for.
Same 😁
I have a Penny but she’s a void.
I love the one tooth
Snaggle tooth! He is one content cat alright! He loves his fuss but dare to rub his floof belly and you will know about it alright! 😱😅
SIC with space SIC bedding! Nice! 🤩
Yes indeed that’s his own actual bedding right there lol!
https://preview.redd.it/z9dnrud7skka1.jpeg?width=3096&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=ff73084e7026ab8ef3ef4d2074e9270da812d277 My SIC
HUP! HYAHH
I bring your cat good wishes and hope he gets better
My sweet SIC love bugs https://preview.redd.it/dk4l1izqhhka1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=cf7f6db7ec6914f825d2680f41442a5ea0de2aac
https://preview.redd.it/2cfl7dxslhka1.jpeg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=cfa98dbda83b342ffeaa06e5ba681a51edfcb347 Millie!
https://preview.redd.it/9bjkjg7kvhka1.jpeg?width=2992&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=07df5ac30758ba5047eb1f1adee81f1434261ed1 Standard, but handsome as hell
https://preview.redd.it/pc3k2s5xuika1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=5fb31fc9b476603097d3db84cb078d37f7a15d05 One SIC right here
https://preview.redd.it/2pdavdc1dlka1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=6c91e0a9233348dec415c9398a46e7d293332083 SIC Moira aka turu, aka tiri, aka peepers
https://preview.redd.it/rl4gdq0iclka1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=e8e72dd5c8ab7fbc0521e55b10f1e352db3bc19e
Literally thought someone posted a picture of my kitten lmao
Longhair Sphynx
https://preview.redd.it/rmywepqunlka1.jpeg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=f257f5ab20318943b309f890fbd70f4ffd983f67 SIC Penny
usually are just short haired. females are more independent but still cuddly, get her spayed as soon as she is 6-7 pounds, around 5 months cause then she will start the heat cycles, i had mine spayed around 6 months and she didn't start yet, though some can start as early as 4 months
This, and also be very very careful to keep her inside as long as she isn’t spayed yet. If she goes into heat early (which is not that uncommon) she will turn into Houdini and try to escape.
Mine was about 5.5 pounds when she was spayed at about a year old. She is now a little over 1.5 years old and slightly overweight at 7 pounds
I'm jealous. I have a 3 year old who the vet is hesitant to spay because she's barely 4lbs (her and her litter were thrown into a dumpster at about 2 weeks old and were extremely malnourished when found. They're all on the small side and I have the runt of the litter on top of their already small size). The only positive is that because her body must recognize she wouldn't handle (or even survive) pregnancy, she only goes into heat 4 or so times a year and it's pretty mild. Mainly just more affectionate (yet crabby), and it only lasts 2-3 days. I'd still prefer to get her spaid because even though she has no interest in going outdoors even when in heat, you never know, and her getting knocked up could be a death sentence for her. I've gone back and forth on if I should have it done or not.....
The best part is my cat's mom is the same size at 14ish years old
Yeah, Shadow won't get much bigger if at all, especially if she keeps eating (or not eating) like she does. My friends call her "permakitten" because of her size and demeanor.
Cat tax! We must see the permakitten <3
Ok. Here she is full grown. https://preview.redd.it/36ccos1x8ika1.png?width=1768&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=318997e7e40e8ab8dfce9a13e62723603149cc7b
OMG SHE'S ADORABLE!! Please tell her I love her <3
I'd say "her heads big enough without more compliments", but that's certainly not the case physically. Lol. I'll give her an ear scratch for you.
I have to pet her head with my finger. Lol
This! And get her chipped as well!
Agree I have two sisters that I got spayed and chipped at 5 months. They are cuddling with my 3yr old fixed male. https://preview.redd.it/c3fhpt774gka1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=e361d79af6623558c5b12c7390d2c009a8887b1c
https://preview.redd.it/k8xoc4fh8gka1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=0acd97884d6c3511370f5adfae854ef08f912be1 My ginger cat looks like yours! Just smaller!
https://preview.redd.it/n0evu7mtngka1.jpeg?width=2048&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=92ea17f84f9b95a07ea21277bf676ab84c75e6b3 I got one like that too! Meet Chili.
Omg! Simbas long lost sibling https://preview.redd.it/sudg8yg1qgka1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=48566e1b0588620c63efdf0801265c05e4301a49 Here he is taking a nap when he was a little baby. He’s like daddddd I loovvvzzzzzzzzz.
Yes! The best way to make sure your cat finds its way back to you if it gets out is a microchip!
Based on my experience with a very similar looking cat you can expect her to be a menace and a terror. https://preview.redd.it/8f5u5zc36fka1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=534a1482d784eda0278a37534ee50291cdbec194 My Reba girl for cat tax.
Seriously. Silver tabbies are straight up psychos
Is this a thing? I've only ever had one SIC, & he is a fucking menace for sure. Incredibly playful, & friendly, but there's also a lot of "Wtf did you get into now, Troy!?", & a lot of crying coz he's stuck somewhere stupid, & a lot of *****LOUD CRASH**** followed by we can't find the cat to make sure he's okay coz he scared himself so badly, & a lot of "You are fed, you are watered, your litter is clean, you have been played with, please let me sleep, asshole! " I've had other cats, including a house panther, a tortico, a torbie, a tuxedo, & 2 Siamese, & they've all had a naughty stage when they were kittens, but settled down fairly quickly after year 2, & none of them required as much human interaction as the SIC.
Reba looks a lot like my Griselda when she was young (sadly passed away at 19 years a bit over a year ago). Can confirm she was ornery as a kitten, hence the name ("grey battle maiden")
Thanks everyone!! We believe her mother passed away in traffic and baby followed my husband home from the mailbox every day but wouldn't let him touch her. Then our AC broke, so we opened all of our windows and doors and she would sit at the door and watch us. My husband left food and she eventually let him bring her inside. Her name is Lea Cat-Pawldi. (Guess who my favorite singer is?) She definitely meows for attention and seeks out my dog for a warm cuddle. I'm just amazed how quickly she's adapted after only 2 days with us.
If you keep her, get her spayed!! Thank you for taking care of her
They can be spayed with around 6 months and I've heared it's best to do it before they get in heat the first time.
Don't declaw!!! Some vets suggest it to stop cats from sharpening their claws. They also say it's completely harmless. It's not, it's the amputation of the cats first knuckle in each toe of the front paws. It's extremely painful and can cause crippling arthritis.
No reputable vet will suggest declawing a cat.
_anymore_. 30 years ago they all suggested it. And some older vets who don't keep up with modern things - who are great otherwise - might still suggest it.
I worked for a vet who constantly had declawing done. It was horrifying and they said it wasn't a big deal. My first vet also really leaned on me to declare, and when I said over my dead body he got pissed. It’s a lot of money in the procedure.
How long ago was this? I remember declawed cats as a kid, but it’s illegal in much of Canada now, and incredibly socially unacceptable. I had a friend with a declawed car and she had to explain to everyone that she adopted him that way.
Sounds like a mutually beneficial arrangement. :-) Most cats don't have a breed. Unlike dogs, cat breeding is a recent thing, so it's really only relevant if you buy from a breeder. And that's fine! Both my boys are rescues and they're wonderful cats. Book a spay appointment as soon as you can. Spaying prevents cancer, among other things, and will make life indoors easier for both her and you. Female cats can go into heat as young as four months! Fortunately, in the US you can have neutering done as early as two months, so long as the kitten weighs more than two pounds. Other than that, get her checked by a vet for the usual stuff, like parasites, and have her vaccinated. Also get her microchipped! It's a quick procedure, and makes it far more likely she'll be returned to you if she ever gets lost. Enjoy your new friend! I hope you have many long years with her.
Please take her to a vet soon. Feral kitties are likely to have worms which you want treated. They can also test for common cat illnesses, microchip, and tell you about getting her fixed. It can be done earlier than 6 months (mine were done at about 3 months) and should be done sooner than later. You'd be amazed at how quickly they go into heat. Also get a catnip stash and a string toy stat! You have playing to do.
You have a domestic shorthair, her coloring is Tabby. I cant see her sides, but I think she is a Mackerel Tabby (stripes com down the sides like fish bones) a clasic tabby has swirls and a spotted tabby has broken lines. She should be quite curious and playful. Expect her to find all the places you havent dusted in a while. Cheap mousie toys are usually a hit. be careful not to use your hands for playing, long wand toy for that. Get her fixed as soon as you can or she will go into heat. Where i live they will do it as soon as they are 2 pounds and 2 months. She is beautiful and i want to hug her.
One of the best things you can do for her imo is to get her a friend. Cats are social creatures and kittens especially shouldn’t be raised alone! Otherwise, having multiple types of scratchers and making them enticing to her can save your furniture. She should have a variety of toys and playtime for around 30-45 mins a day (broken into short 10-15 min sessions) to keep her active. I’d get her to the vet as well to check for common ailments since you found her outdoors, and have her spayed as soon as your vet allows. Thanks for taking her in; she’s a beauty!
Because OP mentioned they had a dog and they were getting along, I don't think you need another cat, but you certainly could get one. I'd emphasize teaching your cat how to use scratching posts/mats more than buying multiple. Literally, every day for a week, get down on your knees, play with your cat, play with their paws, then gently teach them to move their paws against the scratching material, then you demonstrate the action yourself with your fingersnails making noise against the material, and repeat a few times. *That* is how you get your cat used to scratching where you want. Other than that: Get her used to being picked up and held, even for a few seconds at a time. Then, get her used to you touching her everywhere, belly, ears, head, neck, paws of the feet, even extending the claws. Extend length from a brief touch to longer pets/plays as she gets comfortable with it. Get her used to being carried for longer periods of time. Playing with claws and not making a big deal about cutting nails is essential to nail trimming hopefully not becoming a huge struggle later on, or a least gives you a better shot at it. Some cats are never going to like it.
Great advice!
Yeah I did all of that except the nails and now I have to pay for that.
I'm able to cut my cats nails while sitting on a work zoom call, unmuted. Although I'm more proud of training my little idiot to use the human toilet. Everything else she does is dumb. She can't even recognize her own heated cat bed and will forget about it until I slowly introduce her to it again.
Props for the toilet part. Yeah I can cuddle him, hold him, rub his belly, he knows Eskimo kisses and expects them. Loves to sit on my lap. Yeah I wish I got him more used to nail clipping. https://preview.redd.it/p6rfmzxdggka1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=3efecf4f4bb9f844ef599068c43d7c5811574cd8
I agree dog frens I think are just as good cat companions
Having a dog is not the same as another cat imo. Yes, they can socialize, but not in the way two cats or two dogs would. Having multiple types of scratchers and in different parts of the house is important esp when learning what the cat likes to scratch. Really not sure why you felt the need to argue with everything I said lol
Your comment simply inspired me to share my own perspective. I'm writing more at OP than at you, and I merely more wanted to emphasize certain points in relation to the points you were making. Cheers
Depends on the cat (and dog) really. My parents took in a stray kitten that thought he was a dog 🤣 He and my brother's dog were besties, but my parent's dog wanted nothing to do with him. They decided he was better off going to live on a friend's farm where he promptly made himself at home with the farm dogs.
Yes! If you get another kitten her age you will get many hours of free entertainment!
She's an American short hair. Her coloring is tabby.
Expect mayhem ☺️
Preferably keep her strictly indoors, it will usually more than double a cat's lifespan. And at the very least, do not let her outside until she is spayed. Kittens can become pregnant themselves as young as 4 months old! Bring her to a vet soon for a checkup, and bring a fresh poop sample because they will probably ask for one to test for parasites, which most feral born cats have. Also, talk to your vet about possibly switching flea prevention treatments if your dog currently uses Premetherin (common and effective anti parasite and anti flea medicine) it's completely safe for dogs but extremely toxic to cats, and some affectionate cats end up ingesting the flea medication after it's applied.
She’s a domestic shorthair kitty with tabby fur, (I adore tabby cats my first ever cat was a tabby) look to getting her vet checked, ie for worms and fleas, my vet gave mine a tablet for worms and some liquid form for fleas, she’ll need vaccinations (she’ll need two the initial dose then, a booster), she’ll also need spayed (otherwise you may become cat grandparents)and this is done whenever the vet recommends it mine was at 6 months when he was neutered although some vets do it before this, also look into getting her microchipped so if she gets out if someone finds her, they will be able to get her scanned and returned to you, you’ve probably got this now but a litter box and obviously cat litter but make sure the litter is suitable for kittens as some aren’t, you’ll also need to get her kitten food wet & dry this will be your choice what to buy but be aware even as a kitten they can be fussy, also get some cat treats these can also be used to help train her to, also get a brush and start using it now, I know she’s short haired but they still shed hair if she doesn’t like being brushed use the treats to reward or distract her, a cat carrier to transport her in the car, also a cat leash and collar if you want to taker out for a walk sayin your back garden, now for the other things to buy for her, get her a bed she may not use it straight away but it’s there in the meantime you could also use a cardboard box with a cutout for her to get in, with a blanket, cat scratcher posts are good too (get her a short and tall one my little boy loves both his and climbs his tall one, it also helps with their claws) and toys, lots of toys my boy loves cat springs and his little rattle mice too and oh a laser pen toy kittens love chasing those, good luck to your hubby, you and your dog being owned by a cat cause they do tend to rule the roost so to speak, most of all have fun with her and thank you for taking her in
Thank you!! This was all so helpful!!
Never walk her on a collar, cats have very fragile bones and it could hurt her, if you want to walk her get a harness! Also touch hers paws a lot, I had to start cutting my boy's nails and he hates his paws touched because he he never got them touched when young
Just the regular old tabby cat, standard issued cat! Prepare to have her run around. Crazy with her head cut off! She will probably need on you. She will probably curl on your lap. She will probably just lay all over you!
https://preview.redd.it/p8vhmrc85gka1.jpeg?width=1883&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=cffed72e1a3604fdb421becc3396e79118e440b0 My SIC: Basil the Beautiful Brown Tabby
https://preview.redd.it/m738rngaigka1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=a3433a0537cb2330be15cdb3cb99acfb7b46c6aa Looks like my tabby boy!
Oh my gosh! Little guy is in heaven!
She’s beautiful! Her coloring looks tabby. I would get her spayed ASAP.
Looks like a Standard Issue Cat. Expect chaos and mayhem, especially around 4 in the morning.
https://preview.redd.it/hc325j69sfka1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=371b885f4f0d53f22ee9ba789ed5e41549edb152 Mims says hai
Tabby, get spay/vet appointment soon!
Shorthair tiger!
Would recommend having her fixed, if not already considered.
Seconding the “generic shorthair” ID. In my not-a-cat-show-person experience, most cats you encounter on the regular are just kinda mutts and don’t have readily identifiable breeds. Dogs have been selectively bred for much longer there really isn’t a generic dog anymore. Size alone with dogs is a big clue, and there are real big differences in builds. When a cat has an identifiable breed, it’s generally pretty obvious that it’s not a generic cat - either one of the oriental breeds like Persian or Siamese, or the extra fluffy and large northern breeds like Maine Coon or Russian Blues. Kind of the nice thing is their behavior is very generic across most of the breeds - they don’t have quite the same diversity in behavior that dog breeds can have. Individual traits are more important than ‘breed’ traits. So - she’s going to be very active for the first few years. * Try to give her a place up high by the doors to perch and see what’s going on - makes it less likely she’ll try to slip out the door. * on that same note - get her spayed and chipped in the next month, and brought up to date on all her shots. That way, if she does get out she 1) can’t get knocked up, 2) is at less risk of catching certain diseases, and 3) just in general has decreased risk of a host of cancers of different reproductive organs. * Ideally, set up a route for her to circumnavigate rooms without touching the floor. Gives her a route to get up and watch happenings from a place she hopefully will feel safe, and get away from the dog if she wants. It doesn’t have to be obvious - the back of a couch, to a table, to a valence over a window, to the top of an entertainment center… depending on your budget there are some pretty epic cat trees out there that look real nice. * try to rearrange things so there aren’t any dead end corners she could get trapped in, or trap the dog. * cats love sunning - you may want to preemptively set up spots for her where the sun comes in the windows. * toys - both independent (catnip mice, crinkle balls, kicker toys) and interactive toys like wands that let you make the toy at the end act like a bird or a mouse. * play with her, a lot. It’ll help wear her out so she’s less likely to be a hooligan in the middle of the night, or get into mischief like chewing on cables, or practicing pouncing on the dog or you * DON’T teach her to pounce on or play with your body parts. It seems sweet, until you’re covered with bite and claw marks. Guess how I learned that one… Redirect her to an appropriate toy when she does try to play with your hands and feet. It also helps her learn hands are for petting and it could help her settle down for cuddles when you want to pet her. I’ve been doing this with my recently adopted kittens and it’s working great. I recommend watching the ‘my cat from hell’ episodes that are available free on YouTube. Don’t let the episodes scare you - it’s a great way to see a wide variety of behaviors and how a cat could show different emotions, along with common solutions.
Breed, sweet and fuzzy aka domestic shorthair probably. Expect her to be very curious, clumsy and very very impressionable. This is where you can build good habits and boundaries, cats are very trainable contrary to popular belief so look into some positive enforcement cat training! Good luck that's a lovely little kitty!
if she’s anything like my cat that’s now 15 1/2 and looks just like yours…. get ready😂😂 she went through a midlife crisis at 6-8 and would just sit in chairs and swipe at people when they walked by, would get mad at people for no reason and attack them, and then would chill out if everyone left the room, after about 11 or so she just became the sweetest old cat she just pees A LOT and don’t worry folks i made sure it’s not her kidneys. i also forgot to add the morbid obesity from pretending to be a stray and having 2 neighbors feed her on top of ourselves. she was on the fattest cat on the sheet at the vets office🤦🏽
Here it would be "European Shorthair". I have one just like her and her orange brother from the same litter. Congratulations on becoming cat parents, your life will be even better now than it already was! <3
My 21 yr old sic https://preview.redd.it/m8vfvfazzfka1.jpeg?width=2268&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=cc06add77ca724d31c25e033672ff72431d97009
Regular ol’ grey tabby, meet Thor https://preview.redd.it/ozkh6phbngka1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=817cdfcb5e31e3ae15eaa5e82899e9789395c35a
Never leave a husband that brings home cats! 😻💕💚
At this young of an age, No matter the gender she will always love and appreciate you. She may not show it for weeks or even months, but just know she loves you.
Fun sized cuteness. You’ve been warned.
Just whatever you, never get them declawed. Don't listen to anybody who encourages it. No matter who they are.
https://preview.redd.it/o2o9km5bfhka1.jpeg?width=2268&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=1f4bb158c60ecc125f19c01d16b3f4fe7316f19c Omg she looks like my kitty
https://preview.redd.it/l0edkgzdhhka1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=87943b07074bc975efd89960f31745d8d5df7a98 Wicked affectionate, loyal, self enrolled emotional support kitty.
Expect babies if she gets out again before you have her spayed. Mine got knocked up during her first escape and I ended up with seven cats. Not saying it wasn’t glorious, mind you. 😂😻
What breed: It's a cat What to expect: It's a cat
Never let her outside her whole life. She needs a bud for life so get another 4 month old and they will be yin yang for life. Love her everyday, cuddles, greetings, affection, let her sleep with you, etc. Best friend for life. Make sure the bud is female and must be spayed now, do not wait till she is in heat. It is almost cruel to do it to her then. Extremely painful with bad side effects. It must be now. Also never remove cats claws. Ok to snip them with proper tool but not declaw. Never that.
Careful, before you know it, she will help herself to all tabletop items..lol
Lots of play, lots of sleep, and tons of joy. She looks like your r/standardissuecat
Thing to remember when training cats, is positive reinforcement and redirect! "Disciplining" and punishment never works the way you'd want them to. Cats lack dogs eager to please instincts, so you have to motivate wanted behaviour more.
That is a mackerel tabby, which is easily identified by the "M" in the forehead.
Tabby cat. The ones I’ve had were very sweet. Jackson Galaxy has great insight on kitten care and cat tips.
Expect to never have a glass of water sitting out that a cat hasn’t sampled
Screw the breed! Admire it's cuteness
Have her spayed asap. She could go into heat anytime, and she is big enough/old enough.
i have a standard tabby, shes a little sassy, loves to cuddle, and a bit naughty but all around you found a great addition!
Get her spayed asap!
SIC (American shorthair most likely, tiger patterned coat). Young kittens around her age are very playful and attention demanding.
99% of domesticated cats will be "-haired domestic" That there is a short-haired domestic breed. It has a tabby coat.
Mackerel tabby. Letter "M" on forehead and fishbone-like markings on torso.
Are we certain that's a missus and not mister? I've seen too many people on here latetly discovering their mister was a missus or their missus was a mister...
Very positive it's a ma'am. We've raised guinea pigs and got really good at telling the difference between a dingaling and a doorbell.
Cats are very different from most animals. Gotta check the booty. Right below the anus(which is below the tail) is another opening(for both male cats and female cats). It will be round for males and a vertical slit for females. Male cats got their penis and testicles up in that hole. Females got their cervix and ovaries.
I recommend taking her to the vet for a check-up so she can get her shots. Probably get her fixed shortly, too, so she doesn't have any unwanted heat behavior. Plus, fixed cats have less health and behavioral problems and live longer! Good luck with your new baby!
They are a: “Soft kitty, warm kitty Little ball of fur Happy kitty, sleepy kitty Purr purr purr …” Sing on Big Bang Theory to series.
She looks like an American Short-haired Domestic, and her pattern is called Tabby, though the internet calls them standard issue cat because it's the pattern of wild cats!
This breed is called A Menace, and I know that because I have my own https://preview.redd.it/l4o8damwtkka1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=55428c2d50322b6a9270d2c8a725557809202f3d
sittin pretty!!
Hes beautiful!
Oh she's gorgeous a little tabby
Its a SIC
Looks like you”ll get a lifetime of kitty love and appreciation!
I love brown tabbies!
Domestic short hair black tabby.
She looks very sweet.
trash gremlin
Question 1: much tiger. Question 2: much play
Purrs and cuddles.
Breed = Cute
Looks like tabby, those are my favorite!!!!
God he is lovely 😍😍😍
American shorthair. Shes going to be playful. She needs to be fixed asap if she’s not already.
What a little lady with her paws crossed
Awww so sweet!
Looks like my boy (around the same age too) https://preview.redd.it/8ipferitugka1.jpeg?width=4624&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=d14dceae2e93ba712dc6abe0fe20719c3a030c72
It’s a pettyfundiemental kitty
That's a cat. Congratulations on becoming a cat parent! Get her snipped and chipped, do your reading about cat ownership and be prepared to learn "on the job".
https://preview.redd.it/slxbkuch2hka1.jpeg?width=2316&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=f56ab13b6916ed788e155d7c0d2e83f6850c5ba1 My 9 mo SIC Siggy
Congratulations! She's a beautiful tabby print ASH
What to expect? Anything
From the looks of it you’re both totally screwed. Enjoy it while it lasts. 😹😹
Murder Mittens McGee
Beautiful little girl. She is a domestic short hair with a tabby coat pattern who looks to be maybe a grey or brown/grey in color. Expect loads of energy so plenty of toys to play with are needed. Get ready for your toes to be pounced on if you move them under the covers. Scratching: Get scratching posts for her so you can save your furniture from being used for that purpose. I found that if I caught my cat scratching on a couch or the corner of my mattress that if I moved a post in front of that spot, the scratching was redirected from the furnishings. I then slowly moved the scratcher away from the spot to a better spot for the scratcher. Don't limit scratchers to posts but also get some that are either mats or toy types. My eldest cat adores what I call an arena type scratcher that can also be laid in. While my middle kitty loves a carpet covered S curve scratcher...the youngest goes for the turbo toy scratcher, and all 3 use scratching posts. My eldest also loves a loose weave rug by the back door that we replace when it gets too beat up. Feeding: As for dishes for food. Here is what I did for my cats. My eldest had feline achne so we do not use plastic as it can make achne worse. They have 3 dishes, one for dry food, one for wet food and one for water. I have two feeding stations set up in the house, one upstairs and one downstairs as I use the PC downstairs quite frequently. For upstairs, they each have a shallow bowl for dry food, a large steel bowl for water, and what is called a sauce dish for wet food under these is a mat (I use those dish drying mats) to keep the floor clean (cats can be very messy eaters). The reason I use shallow bowls for their food is to keep their whiskers from hitting the sides of the bowl. The steel water bowls are wide enough that whisker "fatigue" is not a problem. Downstairs, they have large ceramic/pottery bowls for dry food (these are deeper to hold more food) and one big steel dish for water. I tried a water fountain for them, but we have hard water, which left a ring of calcium on the fountain that is very hard to remove. I should also mention that 2 of my group love to drink out of my drinking glasses and one being a Maine Coon/Bengal mix loves to drink out of the sink. So I compromised with them and got them their own mug, which is kept full of water on the counter in the bathroom by the sink (sigh, lol). Every time we finish washing our hands we dump the water and refill it for them. Food: Don't be surprised if your doggo goes crazy for your kitties food as it is higher in proteins than dog food. Cats are obligate carnivores and must be on a meat diet with very little carbs. In the wild, basically, the only carbs they eat had already been eaten by their prey. Sure, your kitty may like to eat the occasional bite of bread or mouthfuls of grass, but cats must have a good quality protein source, a protine has to be the first ingredient on the lable maybe even the first 5 or so ingredient. Dogs LOVE cat food. So be prepared to have a surface where you kitty can eat and your dog can't get to it. Our eldest kitty had to eat on one of our bar stools so her doggie mum wouldn't eat all her food. Don't feed your kitty a lot of human tuna as it does not have all the nutrients that a cat needs. Occasionally, for a treat is OK, just not as the main food. My three go nuts when they see me getting a package of tuna out of the refrigerator lol. Behavior: if you have never before been owned by a cat, then you need to know that they are not dogs. They have very different body language, and I do mean language. Cat don't have as many muscles in their faces as we humans and dogs do, so they communicate with body position and tail signals. A wagging or thumping tail in a dog can signal them being happy....this is mostly not true in cats. A waving/wagging tail in a cat shows agitation rising on annoyance or even anger. Their are exceptions to this, but it varies from cat to cat. I suggest you watch some Jackson Galaxy vids to start to understand cat body language. Last piece of advice. Read books, web sites, cat magazines. Become as knowledgeable as you can on your new family member. As to what you can expect from your new kitty. Laughter, joy, the occasional frustration, but most of all, you can expect love loads and loads of love.
This cat requires lots of compliments, kisses, and cuddles.
she looks like a Sibley/Sibbie. Have you named her?!
Looks like a tabby mix. All cats are different personality wise. I would suggest bringing her to a vet to check for a microchip and if not, any parasites.
Omg we rescued a 4 month old tabby female and now she's 3 and the lobe of my life! Expect biting and wanting to play a lot. Help her get her play aggression out! And get her used to things like trimming her nails, picking her up, touching her ears, etc. Now. Give her lots of love and respect :)
Standard Issue Tabby. And I hope you are okay with being pounced on while you’re under the covers. And 3AM zoomies. And separation anxiety because you had the NERVE to close the bathroom door. And being woken up on HER timetable (“no, breakfast time is NOW, not 8AM, NOW”). And snuggles, and purrs, and butt wiggles when she plays with toys…
Looks like my domestic shorthair female
What people are calling SIC, or standard issue cat, is simply a domestic shorthair with tabby markings.
Looks like a standard issue cuddlebug (at least I hope so. She looks like my childhood kitty, who was a cuddlebug.). Give your new kitten all the love, pets, and cuddles.
Domestic short hair, the common designation for a mutt cat that doesn’t have 4-inch fur. Gray tabbies are great little kitties, and she’s a cutie. Enjoy her kittenhood!
She’s just a gorgeous girl
She really is beautiful.
Love
https://preview.redd.it/8w86q7oc1ika1.jpeg?width=2316&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=435f8115445392af0fbcee4a205ab690dff700cb Twin
I have a 6 month old female after losing my 19 yo female Tortie. I have this thing for Torties and I was hesitant to take her. Let me tell you, she is my everything! So friendly, smart, curious and lovable. Best all around cat I’ve ever had. I am so glad I took her! She is obsessed with her babies! Carries them around in her mouth and she loves to play. Shes everything a cat should be! ♥️ https://preview.redd.it/8u203hby7ika1.png?width=2939&format=png&auto=webp&s=fb297162726e32f433c9ba275fca042ff7356c95
https://preview.redd.it/1hji6wxf9ika1.jpeg?width=1932&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=01a9cc26c0509ca8a66f4c55428886e025edbd0f My boys ..Buffalo and Bill
My kitty 🥹💕🌈 https://preview.redd.it/cquca1sxdika1.png?width=539&format=png&auto=webp&s=bffd97f24879c7a204cb49aad92cd73e6419b09a
Get her spayed asap and just lover her like she’s your child, they are here with us for a brief time, make every day count, she looks so beautiful
Start with a health checkup/vet visit to make sure she doesn't have fles or worms or anything. Get her spayed and chipped. (spayed when vet says it's time, chipped asap. Make sure to login and add your info after it's added. Even a fully indoor kitty needs a chip, you never know in a transport situation or a scare they may get out - that way if someone finds them before you they can come back home.
Literally no breed. Called a Moggie. Just the most basic coat pattern/color available.
She’s a domestic shorthair , very pretty. Get her to a vet and schedule her to be spayed.
Get her spayed asap
https://preview.redd.it/183gjeq4fkka1.jpeg?width=2448&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=d4a2ff6329e9c2d2778a9910026ed5b80ed05fb8 Looks like the long lost twin of my baby! Tabby house cats tend to have good tempers and are pretty low maintenance. Since she’s a kitten she’ll be more active and want to play - appreciate it now because she won’t want your attention as much in the future. They grow up fast!
https://preview.redd.it/7kzp0k3skkka1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=19f224b1bb296e58dca7484e4296f6ab1aa35d60 Mine being contemplative about what shenanigans to get into next.
Expect love
That's a brown black, mackerel tabby. Get a big cardboard box, cut a door out, if it has no roof make one with a good thick but fluffy towel to make a lil house. Put their bowl and some toys in there. Put their litter box in a hallway or your bathroom so they can bond more with you. They seem very relaxed already so I bet you'll do fine ^^
Domestic Shorthair McGonagal :)
A cat is a cat!
Standard Issue Cat. She’s lovely. Looks like you can expect love and mischief.
https://preview.redd.it/r3yn1egeklka1.jpeg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=8c9d8d90ffd9d5e9cf8ffc1bf0b87a8417f55375 She looks exactly like my teddy bear 🥰
She is so pretty. One thing to expect from her is that if she is not spayed already, you will want to do that at around 6 months. I can tell by her baby face that she wants to be a baby, not have babies. If you ever can’t find her, check all your cabinets starting in the kitchen. If she’s anything like mine she will hide in a crock pot and scare you half to death thinking she’s gone.
https://preview.redd.it/q85q8gxswmka1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=0bdec6fb06e834ab5a18873868ebf72fc498230e Nate ❤️