Vanity: Need help choosing cat from shelter.

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[Brainhose]

I'm planning on adopting a cat from our local shelter.
I haven't had a cat since I was young so I'd appreciate some input
on which of these cats that you'd think would be the best to adopt :)
I Know that there are a lot of cat lovers in the freeper community.
Many Thanks Nashua Humane Society
Personally I'm leaning towards Jamie or Whitney.

[jocon307]

TOO MANY CUTE KITTIES! Who could choose?

[loboinok]

I'd go with Ashleigh!

[ScottM1968]

You need Jamie.

Whitney already thinks she owns you. Jamie sees you as a friend.

Otherwise, I'd suggest a good dog. :-)

[darkwing104]

Good for you. Just pick the one you get along with and you should be alright. A friendly cat makes a wonderful pet.

[BreitbartSentMe]

Well, I'd have to choose Jamie, she's been in the shelter long enough, she needs a permanent home. Especially if you're away from home most of the day, adult cats usually handle that better. However, if you want a more active cat, to entertain you with their antics, you might want to think about a kitten.

Just my 2 cents worth (and 6 cents from my 3 cats, all rescued)

[loboinok]

I have 20, all but 2 are dropoffs.

[nina0113]

I'd take Ashleigh myself, but Jamie sounds good for a starter cat - no furniture clawing to break her of, shorthair so minimal brushing. One worry I'd have is that she's so settled into her home at the Humane Society that she doesn't want to change. Cats HATE change.

[loboinok]

Like with most animals,food is a super training tool and cats are definately game.

[NautiNurse]

Have quite a bit of experience with this:

First of all--are you prepared for the antics of a kitten? If yes, choose a kitten that is playful in its cage. I choose the one that claws its way up to my shoulder, and snuggles.

If you are looking for something a bit more mature, spend time with the cat out of the cage. A cat who purrs promptly when stroked under the chin will bring as much happiness to you as you will to it.

Finally, make sure the animal is healthy--no crud around the nose or eyes, no visible whites of the eyes. Take the kitty immediately to a veterinarian for an exam before taking it home.

Enjoy!

[nana4bush]

I'd pick Tillie, the baby Calico. A Christmas kitten would be wonderful.

[Brainhose]

Thanks to all. I'm leaning towards an older cat I think.
I would be at work all day ant I usually ride my bicycle for a couple of hours after that. So a laid back kitty would be best I think.
I also live in an apartment and the selected pussy would definitely be an indoor cat.

[Brainhose]

I had thought the same thing.
I'm a lot like a cat myself, as that I also despise change. :)

[Brainhose]

Thanks much for the sage advice!
Our family had lots of cats when I was a kid, and they seem to have an affinity for me for some odd reason, friends' cats who won't go near other people jump up on my lap. I suppose I should spend a few afternoons at the shelter getting aquainted with them to find the best one. I think I would prefer an older female. Again, Many Thanks!

[nina0113]

Definitely not a kitten then, unbearably cute as they are. You have to really work with a kitten to get it trained. The two adults we have now have no idea why they are not allowed on the table, because their last human did allow it.

[NautiNurse]

I think I would prefer an older female.

Then my vote is for Mya. She's a cutie with some serious personality!

[GMMAC]

Personally, I like orange cats - the classic marmalade colored Garfield or Morris sort of guys. We've got 2 now and I've had several others in the past.
To me, they're smarter and have lots more personality than "ordinary" felines.
Interesting to note that none are supposedly now available at your shelter. (hmmmm - wonder who got 'em all?)
However, "Rain" looks like a keeper.

[thoughtomator]

Whichever one fits in a Viking Kitty helmet!

[Calpernia]

Some general care and behavior problem advice for you to use if needed here:

http://www.breederville.info/

See the Cat Category :)

[Calpernia]

I'm partial to this one: