I just moved in to my own home (single), and since I always had several pets at a time growing up (mostly dogs and cats), I would like to get at least one or possibly two of each (cats and dogs).
My question is whether it would be better to get them all at the same time, so they 'grow up' together, or would it be better to get them seperately (e.g. get the kittens first, and when they're grown up a bit get the dogs). Also, if it is better to get them seperately, would it be better to get the kittens or the puppies first?
I'm on a extended leave from work at the moment (probably going to be at least six months, up to a possible eight months) because of a medical issue (it won't affect my ability to care for the kittens/puppies, including walking the dogs).
I will probably just see what the local animal shelter has for kittens when it's time to get them. For the puppies, I love larger dogs, so it will most likely be a pair of standard poodles, or a S. Poodle and an Italian Greyhound.
2007-10-18 11:04:27 · 10 answers · asked by Jesse T 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
I'd get one cat and one dog. . . .after having them a few months see if you want to add two more.
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2007-10-18 11:06:55 · answer #1 · answered by naturegirlkole 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We've always brought new animals (mostly cats, but also a dog) no more than 2 at-a-time, always as kittens (the dog was 3 when we got her).
We just got a brand-new kitten yesterday -- rescued from a feral population. She is still on a bottle for another few days.
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2007-10-18 11:08:31 · answer #2 · answered by tlbs101 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have always heard that it's better to get them at either the exact same time or at least when they're both still new to the enviroment. I found then even when just getting two cats, getting them at around the same time helped a lot when they were adjusting to the house as well as to each other.
2007-10-18 11:08:43 · answer #3 · answered by hey 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you get one at a time, the original one will feel like they own the house and will possibly have issues with any new animal you bring home. If they grow up together they'll probably be best buddies..
2007-10-18 11:07:58 · answer #4 · answered by Miss Piggy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get a puppy and a kitten at the same time so they can grow up with each other it really works!!!
2007-10-18 13:47:22 · answer #5 · answered by Sheeba Kitty 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes if u raise cats and dogs togethter..then they have some relationship best to get them wen there young and same time so they dont fight later on or scare each other
2007-10-18 11:13:08 · answer #6 · answered by Nathan K 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would get a dog and then get a cat and if the relationship goes well u can gradually add animals
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2007-10-18 11:12:05 · answer #7 · answered by HUGS and KISSES 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If I were you i would wait to get one after the other. If you get them and one cat and another dog arent getting along well the wat do u do.
2007-10-18 11:11:57 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Althogether, so they can fuly understand each other
2007-10-22 11:09:02 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
get at the same time so they dont kill each other
2007-10-18 11:10:19 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋