August 2009 Weddings
rebaann
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Calling All Cat People
I kinda, sorta told Jim we could get a cat for his birthday. We went to the shelter today and met a couple and I think that I am going to go back tomorrow and make a decision.
We have a carrier, litter box and food/water dishes. I'll get food, a scratching post and some toys tomorrow if we get a kitty. What else might I be forgetting and what suggestions do you have for introducing our furbaby to his/her new home?
My Life in D.C.
The Daily Nugget
Cycle 12, IUI #1 - 33m post wash 10/15/10 = BFN
Cycle 13, IUI #2 - 15m post wash 11/16/10 = BFP, missed m/c, D&C 1/3/11
Cycle 15 - 18, IUI #3-6 = BFN
Cycle 20, IUI #7 = BFP!, missed m/c 9/14, D&C
DE-IVF Aug. 2012: ER 8/30 11R, 7M, 4F; ET 9/4 returned 2
Beta 9/18 #1-820, #2-1699, #3-7124
10/1 1st u/s measuring right on track, 125 bpm
The Daily Nugget
Cycle 12, IUI #1 - 33m post wash 10/15/10 = BFN
Cycle 13, IUI #2 - 15m post wash 11/16/10 = BFP, missed m/c, D&C 1/3/11
Cycle 15 - 18, IUI #3-6 = BFN
Cycle 20, IUI #7 = BFP!, missed m/c 9/14, D&C
DE-IVF Aug. 2012: ER 8/30 11R, 7M, 4F; ET 9/4 returned 2
Beta 9/18 #1-820, #2-1699, #3-7124
10/1 1st u/s measuring right on track, 125 bpm
Re: Calling All Cat People
Aww YAY!
I assume you also have food and litter?
Kitty might like a spot to crawl into. Do you have any cat-shaped boxes lying around? Otherwise we just leave the carrier out with the door removed and Sherlock sometimes hangs out in there.
When you get home, set up the litterbox and take kitty there so she can orient herself to your home around it. Otherwise others may have more suggestions, but Sherlock was pretty easy. We just let him loose and he just explored on his own.
GL!
Baby #2: Surprise BFP 9.19.12, EDD 5.24.13, natural m/c 10.19.13 at 9w
I do have litter.
ETA: Once we put the litter box somewhere, can it be relocated later or will that just confuse kitty? I'd like to put let the kitty out in the guest room at first, but don't want to keep the litter box there permanently. Can you tell that I've always had dogs?
The Daily Nugget
Cycle 12, IUI #1 - 33m post wash 10/15/10 = BFN
Cycle 13, IUI #2 - 15m post wash 11/16/10 = BFP, missed m/c, D&C 1/3/11
Cycle 15 - 18, IUI #3-6 = BFN
Cycle 20, IUI #7 = BFP!, missed m/c 9/14, D&C
DE-IVF Aug. 2012: ER 8/30 11R, 7M, 4F; ET 9/4 returned 2
Beta 9/18 #1-820, #2-1699, #3-7124
10/1 1st u/s measuring right on track, 125 bpm
This may also go without saying but don't forget the litter scoop!
So exciting.... have either of you ever had cats before?
Baby #2: Surprise BFP 9.19.12, EDD 5.24.13, natural m/c 10.19.13 at 9w
Jim has, but not me. I went back and asked another question above.
The Daily Nugget
Cycle 12, IUI #1 - 33m post wash 10/15/10 = BFN
Cycle 13, IUI #2 - 15m post wash 11/16/10 = BFP, missed m/c, D&C 1/3/11
Cycle 15 - 18, IUI #3-6 = BFN
Cycle 20, IUI #7 = BFP!, missed m/c 9/14, D&C
DE-IVF Aug. 2012: ER 8/30 11R, 7M, 4F; ET 9/4 returned 2
Beta 9/18 #1-820, #2-1699, #3-7124
10/1 1st u/s measuring right on track, 125 bpm
I think kitty will be OK, the smell of the litter is pretty obvious to them. If anything you could just bring kitty over to the new location just to be sure. I've also moved Sherlock's food dish around no problem.
Oh also, I put a little rug in front of the litter box opening to prevent too much scattering of litter on the floors. It still gets around but much less so.
Baby #2: Surprise BFP 9.19.12, EDD 5.24.13, natural m/c 10.19.13 at 9w
I've had cats my entire life and never had a problem moving the litter box around from place to place until one of my childhood cats got older. After I move the box, I just take the cat and show them where it's at.
I have a plastic litter box mat in front of the litter box.
I volunteered at a cat rescue, be sure to ask whoever you adopt the cat from what they're favorite toys are there, if they're familiar with a certain bed type, etc..
And we need to see a picture!
I think it's pretty obvious that I am SUPER excited for you guys!
all the previous suggestions are awesome! I would also recommend that you get the litter box with the cover on it... otherwise, you will have litter everywhere!
it's definitely smart to confine kitty to one room at first, and let him/her get to know and trust you before letting it loose. it may be kind of shy at first, so don't be surprised if it hides a lot... under beds and behind furniture. depending on it's history, it might be kind of skiddish at first, as some shelter animals can be. either way, this kitty will love you forever for rescuing it!
TTC since October 2010 | BFP 12/29/11 | RRQ BORN 08/26/12
planned | married | blogged
The Daily Nugget
Cycle 12, IUI #1 - 33m post wash 10/15/10 = BFN
Cycle 13, IUI #2 - 15m post wash 11/16/10 = BFP, missed m/c, D&C 1/3/11
Cycle 15 - 18, IUI #3-6 = BFN
Cycle 20, IUI #7 = BFP!, missed m/c 9/14, D&C
DE-IVF Aug. 2012: ER 8/30 11R, 7M, 4F; ET 9/4 returned 2
Beta 9/18 #1-820, #2-1699, #3-7124
10/1 1st u/s measuring right on track, 125 bpm