what should i do?

Question

my cat had four little kitties and one was an all white long haired kitty, my husband really wants to keep it but i don't think it is a good idea. we live in a very small 1 bed house and already have two full sized cats to take care of. he thinks we should get rid of the momma cat and keep the kitty but its hard to get rid of adult cats and honestly i love my momma cat shes a tonaniese which look like siamese. what should i do? what should i say to him?

i want to keep my cat.

i didn't let her get pregnant, the person i got her from was being shipped to iraq and needed to house her cat that was already pregnant, i got her fix three weeks after the kittens were born

Answer 1

I have 3 cats at my house and all of them were strays and they all have different personalities and it gives my home personality. There is always room for another cat. My oldest cat knows when my husband and i are sick he will lay next to you and not leave either one of us until we are better and that is why i love having cats. Keep the momma and the white one. It will be all good.

Answer 2

If you're familiar with the siamese breed (and some related breeds), you know that they're all born white and develop their coloring as they age, growing darker every year. If he likes the coloring, remind him of this fact.

Otherwise, maybe strike a compromise: to avoid future litter dilemmas, consider (and I strongly recommend) spaying/neutering ALL of your animals. It'll not only eliminate the possibility of this problem happening again, it'll also help keep unwanted litters out of the over-populated shelters. You'll be a responsible pet owner.

As for the number of animals you have, it depends on two things...1) What are the zoning laws where you live? Are you limited to the number you can have? and 2) How many are you willing to support?

It is VERY possible for you to have 3 cats even in your small living space. Not too long ago, I was living in a 27' RV with my husband, infant son, 5-yr-old step-daughter, 2 cats, and 2 small dogs. Talk about tight! But we did it. The key to having multiple cats is making sure they have a clean litterbox. It's recommended that you have one box per cat, but my 2 do just fine using one...it'll just depend on your individual kitties' preferences.

Good luck and enjoy the company!

I just saw that you already had the momma fixed. Good for you! Kittens can be safely fixed when they've reached about 2 lbs. Vets have their preferences, but that's the soonest I've heard of. I'd keep both, but only give the other kittens to responsible people. My advice if you deal with someone you don't know is to charge them $10-20 per kitty. If they're willing to fork over a tiny bit of money to get the kitty, they might have a higher tendency to be responsible and care for the kitten properly (shots, sterilization, etc)

Again, good luck!

Answer 3

Most people love babies - kittens, dogs, anything thats so cute, but everything grows up and it would be wrong to get rid of your momma cat just because your husband wants a cute little kitten instead of a grown cat. I'd vote to keep the momma - #1 and then if you can handle it, keep the kitten too, unless you really don't want it. We have three cats in a small house and it works out. Good Luck!

Answer 4

I would find a no kill shelter and take the babys there or if you have friends that want a cat then give the baby away, but dont get rid of the momma, you will regret it later. Besides she already has formed a relationship with you. Tell your honey that you would rather keep the older cat because you want to remain loyal. Besides having a kitty is a lot of work.

Hope that you make the right choice, goodluck !!!

Answer 5

It sounds like two is enough for you with the space you have and a lot of cat needs to attend to as is.

You certainly should be able to keep the cat you love. A lovely white kitten will have no trouble finding a home as would the mother cat. You need to impress this on your husband - that surrendering an older cat could result in her death and be very stressful for her even if she should find a new home.

Also he should take your feelings into consideration as you really want the mother cat to be with you.

Answer 6

I have one cat and live in a 2 bedroom apartment and just having him is a lot of work. I really believe it is very hard to find an adult cat a home and cats are very tempermental if this cat has recently been moved to your home and has adjusted well I think it would be horrible to make it adjust to another home. That cute little kitten will grow into a cat that isn't so little and adorable. I really think you should explain that to your husband. and if he still argues make him do all the work. I know thats easier said than done but i wish you the best of luck

Answer 7

I'm glad you don't want to get rid of your cat. If it were me (i.e. my husband saying we should keep the kitten and get rid of the adult cat), I'd put my foot down and just tell him no way in hell.

I don't see any reason why you can't keep all three, though. We live in an 1100sq.ft. apartment and have two cats. We were going to get a third, but have decided to get a dog instead. But three cats, even in a small house, isn't too much. Unless you can't afford their food and care, I say keep 'em all. Then everyone's happy:)

Answer 8

You both need to agree on this. 3 cats is a lot of work, and more expense. If you aren't ready for it, you aren't.

Getting rid of the mama to keep the kitten seems frivolous, if your husband sees mama as disposable, what if he sees another kitten he wants in a few years and wants to get rid of the kitten he wants now?

This is a big decision, and if you both don't agree, find the kitten a new home.

Answer 9

I would keep the mama cat. Just explain to your hubby that she is like your child and you love her and that you refuse to get rid of her. As far as keeping the kitten if your hubby really wants to keep it then let him. Yeah your place might be small but cats don't take up much room and you would both be happy.Taking care of 3 cats isn't any harder then taking care of 2 cats.

Answer 10

I have 7 inside cats at my house and I end up going through over 40lbs of cat food and 100lbs of litter a month. That is in a three bedroom house. Taking care of the litter box is a full time job. Those are just some ideas on what may deter you husband especially if he's the one that has to change the litter