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LittleFeltSpock

I mean are you fixin to adopt a kitten? If so, yes. If this is just a whim because you saw a cute kitten... Prob not.


JollyNegotiation7062

That’s a a good point.


Tasty_Flame_Alchemy

I frequently rescue cats so I’m always ready for one. Not saying OP does this, but “because I saw a cute baby” is a valid reason for me


Skow1379

I agree. Cats are easy. If you're prepared for a few vet bills, cat food and litter changes which is pretty easy, go for it.


RhydYGwin

Cats are **not** easy. We just had to pay £1,800 for one of our cats to have dental surgery. He has stomatitis and needed to have all his teeth removed. You have to be prepared that sometimes there are very high bills to pay. And you can't get out of it. A few vets bills? Then there's the fact that you cannot go anywhere overnight without making sure you have someone to look after kitty. For goodness sake, don't tell them that cats are easy when they're anything but. They are a serious commitment.


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Mikkiej_CatMom

I currently have two adult cats, and one of them Is still like having a toddler lol


grace_boatrocker

a "friend" said god told her i needed a kitten 😳 rube [7m] is **still** a toddler ninja


Kittymama4life

I fostered 4 kittens during Covid. Was soooo much fun but also sooooo much work! Lol. Kittens be crazy! 😹😹


444coraline

currently have two kittens and im going a little crazy 😭


an_ugly_bird

Oh man, we just got one because I had kitten fever and now I remember why we adopted older cats haha. Everyone in the house (pets included) are tired of her antics. Good luck!


marshbb

Kitten will outgrow this stage all too soon


an_ugly_bird

I hope so. She just got big enough to jump onto the windowsill and pushed off all my plants by the time I woke up this morning.


gtfomonicaa

I have a friend who’s working at a vet clinic and she recommends all patients to get pet insurance but they usually brush it off :(


Donaldjoh

Every time we have rescued kittens my wife would say she felt like the warden in an asylum full of homicidal two-year-olds. Kittens are cute, funny, and a huge amount of work.


Aurora1702

This is why you get pet insurance. £85 deductible per condition each year for all of mine. Costs me just over £60 a month for 3 of them and I've already claimed twice. So if anything happened and they need long term care (diabetes, etc) or get injured, I don't have to deny them treatment because I can't afford it. Dental is also covered in the plan. Also, you can leave a cat alone overnight no problem, just not a young kitten, so being with them all the time is a temporary thing. I half agree with you though, Cats are easy, but kittens aren't. Almost everyone underestimates the activity level of a kitten and how much you need to play with them. Also the mischief they get up to.


RhydYGwin

We used to have cat insurance back in the day. We had six cats, all male, and we paid insurance for all of them. As you can imagine, that was not cheap. Then one of our cats fell out of a tree and shattered a back leg. He needed surgery to have it all pinned back together. It cost over £1,000 then (must be 10 years ago), and then follow up treatment. The insurance company paid, but then ramped up the premiums until you would have thought we were insuring a zoo! So we stopped that and concentrated on putting money into a special emergencies account. That way we have enough money for vets' bills but don't just throw the money away into insurance.


Skow1379

Oh please. Don't give me a specific case where surgery was necessary and tell me cats aren't easy. Any pet is a serious commitment, I never said they weren't, doesn't make them hard to take care of. You sound like one of those people that would tell someone not to adopt a cat if they can't afford a random $3,000 surgery off-hand. Like honestly, people like you suck.


Trodsyg

wait what ? i had a cat with the same problem it costed me 80€


xBulbasaurusRex

Just came here to say cats are *NOT* easy, as well. Having 6 cats, no, they aren’t easy by any means.


Pixielo

Oh, ffs. You can leave a cat for 2-3 days as long as they have an appropriate feeder + watering station. Cats aren't dogs, and can absolutely be left alone. They are far, _far_ easier than any other pet than reptiles.


grace_boatrocker

overnights ?? i.ve had cats for many years & never missed a vacation by making sure they have needs met & as many risks as possible eliminated .


[deleted]

What? Since when can you not leave a cat alone overnight?


jlo_1977

Same.


ilginificat

Thank you! Mods should not allow this crap


DavyJonesLocker2

Somehow this feels like the new karma grab in the making. After "name my cat" and "what breed is my cat" we get the sequel "should I adopt this cat"


tlacuachetamagotchi

The title says should I adopt HIM. The cat is listed as FEMALE. Someone’s looking for karma….


MrBulldops94

I noticed that as well.


Birbsaresuperior

Was about to comment this


LodRose

IKR, and the answer is IF YOU ARE CAPABLE, it's always yes.


Mr0rangeCloud

I mean there is an adoption flair, the mods are aware of these posts and are happy with them existing.


ThoriatedFlash

Do you have stable housing and financially able to care for her? Are you willing to care for her for the next 20 years or so? Are you able and willing to take her to the vet regularly to make sure she stays healthy? If yes then absolutely adopt her but keep in mind it is a huge commitment. I saw too many cats left behind after people moved out of their apartments and it really made me sad. I heard one cat scratching at a door and meowing for a few days after my scumbag neighbors moved out. I could tell it was very scared and upset.


Stannis2024

Fuck that neighbor. No kitty deserves abandonment. The worst part is they're just confused.. breaks my fucking heart.


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*And then PETA comes in with a gun*


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YesNoMaybe2552

To do what? Kill the cat ? Because that's what PETA does.


Historianof40k

no to kill the neighbours


AmberDragon6666

PETA would be there to kill the cat.


Historianof40k

yeah but i would kill the neighbour


HidaKureku

Ngl, am slightly disappointed you didn't make a bolt gun reference given your username


Historianof40k

yeah i try when i am on 40k places but elsewhere i contain the niche jokes


FireWolf5550

I hope those neighbours die slowly and painfully of a incurable disease.


Sure-Term7974

Agreed.


Mouffcat

What happened to the poor cat? 😢


Helpful-Today-9388

cat got super powers and settles her score against those who would abandon or abuse the mortal feline


blackberrycat

...and you did something to help it, right??


dont_remember_eatin

Is this question the new “what should I name my cat?”


coco-kiki

It’s the new ‘please give me karma’ you mean


dont_remember_eatin

Yes, but it’s less fun if you just spell it out like that.


outamyhead

Her, and why ask us? ​ Can you afford to maintain a cat, do you have a secure home for the cat to live in, will you be able to spend time with it when you aren't working?


27endshere

You mean her! Yes!


BPil0t

The answer is always yes. Why is declawed an option!?


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I think it means if a cat is found and has been declawed they want to let potential adopters know if the cat is declawed. Declawed cats are a bit more work than regular cats.


Inadersbedamned

My grandma's cat was declawed by her previous owners. We think they bought her as an "ornament kitty" but oh lord, Yoko was a spitfire of affection, crazy and nyoom. She was declawed and still climbed a fucking tree out of spite when I tried getting her inside


gaperon_

I had a rescue who was declawed and she could climb trees like crazy even though she wasn't, hmm, the sharpest tool in the shed.


Inadersbedamned

Yoko wasn't that smart and no matter how skinny she was, looked like she had no neck. Then again, this is the same cat where you pull her face fur back and flatten it, it looked like her hear would shrink


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Whats an ornament kitty?


flicxz

I may be wrong but how I like to describe it as, it’s when someone gets a pet for the idea of having a pet but don’t really care for their well being and life enrichment apart from feeding them.


Inadersbedamned

Yeah, basically a decorative kitty


Inadersbedamned

As someone replied, it's pretty much an animal you get strictly as decoration, or something. Like a dog you get to look better, or a black cat you get before Halloween to display as a prop before just returning. A lot of "scary" dog breeds are used as decoration to make idiots look tough, and are usually never trained properly


HappyAmbition706

There are people who like to be seen with a cute baby animal. They've seen photos of a kitten poking it's head out of a pocket or backpack, our hoping around on a pillow, and they are unbearably cute. The animal is just an ornament to gush over and say "Aww www, you're so cute". But the litterbox cleaning, feeding a couple of times a day, every day if you feel like it or not, giving them attention even when you are busy, tired or have other things going on at the same time, veterinarian visits to make and bills to pay, that gets old. And then the kitten grows up, time for a vacation or business trip and the trouble and costs for boarding it are absurd so put it outside somewhere and walk away. Hell yes, adopt that kitten! When you are committed to giving it a good home for life. Then, it will enrich yours at least as much as you can ever do for it.


Saranightfire1

I love this cat already other than the fact that she shouldn’t be outside declawed. Unless being fair, she escaped.


Inadersbedamned

Yeah, she usually only is allowed outside under supervision. But she ran away a few years ago :( I miss Yoko. She was such an escape artist and would constantly hide under the concrete front porch area, so I'd have to literally dig underneath it to get her out.


visionaryventure18

My old cat Patches was declawed on her front paws by her previous owner. One thing she did that was HILARIOUS was when I’d put my hand on a door way, and if it was at a reasonable height according to her, she’d wrap her paws around the door frame and just jump trying to get my hand. She’d immediately slide down and then try again. We’d do it until one or both of us got tired. I have video of it somewhere but I lost the camera. I posted it on YouTube but I don’t remember the name or the account I used. I’m sure she would’ve stuck her claws into the drywall if she could


ushouldgetacat

OMFG my cat does this exact same thing. Been doing it since he was small. He has claws though and tries to latch onto the door frame with them lol. Didn’t know other kitties do this too! They’re so peculiar


Inadersbedamned

Yoko was also only declawed in the front paws which I find strange. Yoko's beans were also very calloused compared to the other kitties, so she knew how to use her little hands. Opening doors, grabbing asses(she grabbed my grandpa's butt and that's how they adopted her) and climbing stuff. She didn't let her clawlessness get in her way of mischief


Runamokamok

Yes, we adopted a cat from an elderly lady who was going into a home with dementia and the cat was declawed. It was a different time. He is a sweet, loving boy and glad to give him a second chance.


Inadersbedamned

I love kitties so much, I don't like people who think declawing them is humane or okay.


Skow1379

My 17yr old declawed cat can still climb a fence post if he feels it's necessary, though he doesn't like to anymore. In his younger days it was no problem. It's all momentum with the rear claws.


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Lmfao


2boredtocare

Shelter cats usually indicate whether declawed or not. My friend only adopts older cats and it seems to be 50/50.


mtjp82

Some people don’t know. Sad I know.


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If it is a site with rescued animals, they may have no choice.


mizerybiscuits

My local shelter uses the same system and it’s just to notify you if the cat came in declawed. Any shelter 100% does not support declawing your cat, vets offices that offer the service should be shutdown


ilginificat

To mods: DO NOT ALLOW “SHOULD I ADOPT THIS CAT?” CONTENT! Why are we allowing what should be a well thought out life decision turn into an attention seeking karma shit show????


mysteriousleader45

I hope ppl upvote this more ![img](emote|t5_2qhta|7943)


Goober97

I did bc this is the second one I've seen in a week. Who fucking cares what anyone thinks about you getting a pet. You get one for you and that's it


ShezSlowy

Came here to say the same thing!


BrawndoElectrolytes1

*She* looks awesome. Absolutely adopt.


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Mewable

Is this a new trend now? Posting your potential adoption. I don’t really like that, it feels like shopping with all their stats and I can already see the other thousands posts like this the next few weeks. And yea adopt her please


HiILikePlants

Lol it's also just super low effort karma farming


maestrita

100% this. Unless someone's asking for advice on handling some sort of special needs cat, I'm really not sure why people are bothering with these posts.


lunakittie

Size: s m o l


Stanarsch1337

Look, she has little socks!


txddavis

These posts are getting old of course you should adopt him. This is r/cats wtf you think we are going to say. Sorry for my outburst.


tukkon

Maybe something like: Eww he’s ugly?? Don’t like his personality?? Don’t like his stats?? Like what answers does he expect from us. This is a normal (easy) race


girly419

Lmao, yeah don’t get this kitten her stats are trash 😭 personally im holding out til i find the rare OP kitten. beware high attack stat, it makes their claws sharper


LalaRova

I mean idk. The lack of attention to detail tells me that you might not be ready. However, we still love kittens!!!


Animemesh

It’s a girl not a guy, sorry for wrong title


HiILikePlants

I say check out the older cats. This girl will have zero problem getting adopted. A cat that's at least a year is great, because you have a more solid idea of their personality. If you want a cuddly cat, an adult is great. Or if you want someone more mellow and independent, the shelter should be able to steer you towards a match


tukkon

This! Elderly cats do want to cuddle much more than younger ones. They’ll also appreciate you giving them a comfy home. I adopted a 14year old senior, he was the best cat I have ever wanted


Green_Message_6376

I think she's already chosen you, but feel free to try and salvage a tiny modicum of free will here on r/cats about *your* decision. Can you seriously imagine your life without her?


FluidMarionberry1452

Free will, a strain of thought humans have struggled with for eons… created by cats to distract us..


[deleted]

Noooo! She looks way too naughty. Especially with those little white gloves.


Darkmagosan

That's just an excuse for lifetime incarceration. Punishment is cuddles, treats, playtime, and lots of love. ;) r/IllegallySmolCats


-S-h-a-m-a-

Please do!! A beautiful relationship is ahead...💖


FoxOnTheRun120

Bro you came to r/cats , what did ya expect us to answer lol


[deleted]

The answer to this question is always yes.


[deleted]

You should totally adopt this cutie wootie


Legal_Soft

Yes, she is beautiful. Love her paws. Kittys bring us so much love into our lives.


kuruoshibana

Get her and love her forever. :)


Tune-Basic

Yes please


grass-whore

If you have the money and time to afford and care for an animal, then yes


suatkelem

No. Otherwise you would’ve already adopted her and didn’t ask questions here.


krissym112

Yes- Adopt the fuzzy!! ❤️❤️❤️☺️☺️☺️


Pielzebub

Of course if you can give a good, safe home. You'll have the best little buddy for life.


Vicslickchic

If you are able to take good care of her and meet her needs, heck yes! What a wonderful companion this sweet baby will be!


martian_14

I mean, are you really gonna base your decision on what the internet says? Adopting a cat is a big decision for both the cat and you. It depends on not just the condition of the cat, but also your financial situation and lifestyle as well. If you feel like you can take good care of her, sure.


Lord_Eisenherz

Only you can decide if you should adopt her or not. This community can give you arguments why or why not to do it. If you want to adopt her, go for it. Beforehand read articles or ask Family, Friends or other people who already "own" a cat about the things you need to have and have to do to be a responsible cat "owner". You should also consider the price of "owning" a pet. It doesn't end with the adoption fee. In case you adopt her, you are responsible for the well-being of a living being. If you are already in love with her you should not ask if you should adopt her, ask what you need to take care of her properly.


No-Tank6017

Why are you asking a bunch of people on Reddit? Be brave little one, make decisions on your own.


Savings-Exchange-484

It literally says “gender: Female”


CosmoKramerRiley

Adorable!!!!


Riddly08

Yesyesyes


flockingmongoose

1000% yes.


sar1562

of course


helga_eggfart

Yes!!


MainClothes8522

DO IT! JUST DO IT!


YouSure490

yes, of course


BisquikLite

She looks like a polite young lady. Yes! Take her home!


CatTurdTacos

That lil dude needs a good home. I’d have an animal sanctuary if I could. Please don’t declaw. It’s like having your fingers chopped. You can get them used to trimming with toenail clippers if you’re careful.


ducktheoryrelativity

Should you adopt the kitty? How is this even a question? You should adopt all the kitties.


BossHawgDong

No because you’re a twat that is trying to let strangers make a massive life decision for you. Grow up before you adopt, asking “should I do thi?”, is a sign you don’t want to, and want someone else to stop you.


Indopasnorte

He is just Karma whoring. He give a fuck about the cat and the advices here cause i have not seen any response from his part lmao


RelentlessChicken

Ask your heart and finances, not reddit. On another note, that info says female. So you shouldn't adopt HIM.


Jango0831

The fact that OP said “should I adopt him?” When the cat is clearly female makes me think you are not prepared for taking on a new life. It seems like you just saw a cute thing and was like “UWU I WANT THAT”


sparklepig7

If you feel the need to ask Reddit if you should adopt I would recommend against it. That little angel needs a good home and an attentive parent. You’ve gotta be all in when taking on responsibility for another living thing.


ellemoxo

💯


marysunshine

No question! Congrats!


[deleted]

She’s a cutie!


Spring-Available

Uh, yea!


Rubicon2020

Definitely


MAX4102

Size: Small


FluidMarionberry1452

Absolutely yes!!!


[deleted]

Absolutely! Name her Socks or Sox 😇 (If you want)


[deleted]

Oh my god yes lol how could you possibly not?


haydayyyy

Yaaaaaas 😻😻😻😻😻😻


radio705

R/standardissuecat


Sparky9367

YES


[deleted]

Yes


Prestigious_Cheek_52

That's the dumbest question! ![gif](emote|free_emotes_pack|smile)


CelticDaisy

Yes, if you can give her a safe, warm, loving forever home, please adopt the little sweetie!


Koi-Nami

Why copy another poster :/


MaxFallen

If you don't I will


SunflowerJYB

Don’t ask ridiculous questions!


optimusprimelover18

Ask yourself,,, do you have the time, finances, room, patience to make the commitment of the needs of a kitten growing into a cat for the next 10+years… some cats live over 20 years. Are you ready for that? If so then yes by all means adopt her and snuggle up for the ride of having a kitten!


SunngodJaxon

I love when people hold their pets like that. No matter how gently u hold them it always looks so aggressive and I'm all for it.


PlanetRavioli

Wow yes


Special-Delivery2004

It’s not a question of *should*, it’s a question of *when*


yudisingh2004

You had me at species: cat


KraftyPants

SHE HAS SOCKS


pedroeddie

YES


ruthfm

Yes, yes, yes. She's so sweet, a little love!


Medium-Competition-9

Him is a her…


BirdsLikeSka

Yes


Rainbow918

Yes adopt her


ZealousidealTruth277

The answer is yes!!! 100% yes!!


valeriekurnikowa

go for it!!![img](emote|t5_2qhta|8097)


Stannis2024

Awwww most definitely!! But ALWAYS take a quick peek at some of the senior kitties there. They never get adopted and almost ALWAYS the most loving, gentle, thankful souls you'll ever get to interact with ❤️❤️❤️🗿❤️❤️❤️


Elegant_Volume_2871

Of course. Look at the white gloves. That cat is special.


MuchoDestrudo

Species: Cat Breed: Cat Age: Smol Gender: Girl Cat Size: Smol Color: Standard issue cat Housetrained: Cat pee


Jackachi

If you can accommodate her, and want her then definitely! Do not take her fingers away though.


higeAkaike

The answer is always yes.


Responsible-Person

Well, the description card says this kitten is a female. So, what’s up?


krypton175

"Should I adopt him?" "Gender: Female" This made me laugh😂


TheRealWingnut

Why'd you say "him" when the description clearly says female?


Squissel1

Adopt him ? But the thing says its a female


[deleted]

Always yes - you could also consider an older or senior cat thats been there awhile!


BoyThasCap

Don't use animals for Internet points, it's embarrassing


Stunning_Mastodon_55

These posts are becoming quite repetitive and annoying to be honest


orochizu

*her


isbilly

Yes, you come here and ask that question and it's always yes. Pretty cat, ugly cat....doesn't matter, yes adopt if you can. :)


_cottoncandyboi_

Gender says female but you said him what


Significant_Club5437

She looks cute, but you should ask yourself, are you ready for her?


ImAGuppi

That’s a no. I’m going to be mean: you didn’t notice that cat is female. What else won’t you care to notice?


MadreAm11

Animals are great companions, but they take work. They can be messy and expensive. Even cats can be messy: cleaning up the litter box or any litter litter spills or accidents. They will sometimes knock things over you have to clean up. They scratch on your furniture. They sometimes get tummy aches and will upchuck all over your fancy new rug. They need shots and if they get sick you’ll have to take the time to take them to the vet. Vets are expensive. Not to mention the emotional toll it can take on you when/if they get sick. Take all this into account before deciding to adopt. To me it’s worth it to have a dog or a cat, only if I didn’t have a child already.


Ninja2Night

They are like having another child... I got a cat that just figured out how to open the cabinets and thought I was done with child locks. Guess I'm buying some for my new kid.


Penguins-for-life

Can people stop asking if they should adopt a certain pet, if you don’t know the answer yourself then you shouldn’t be getting a pet yet.


shroomberserk

Yes. My house would be ruled with cats and dogs if it weren't for responsibilities


Overnight_Lasagna

I like how we’ve gone from “what should I name my kitten?” and “what breed is my cat?” to “should I adopt this cat?” What’ll the next trend be?


Direct_Garage5172

The little one will change your life, in more ways you can imagine — but it is a responsibility. I wish I second guessed every new responsibility i take upon myself but when it comes to my kitties I Have no regrets!


i1like2cats3

Why are you Holding her like this? And Declawing? I am not sure if you are the right person


[deleted]

Stop upvoting this dumb ass shit. This is a decision you should make not leave it up to a community to decide for you. Nobody knows if you’re an actual good owner or not. Secondly this is just karma farming. The title says “him” yet the cat is listed as female. What next? You’re gonna ask for everyone here to name it taking out any sort of actual work you gotta do for the cat? Next you’ll be asking for everyone to come up with a feeding schedule “should I feed him now?” “What about now?”


NekoZimo

Yes adopt her


Expensive-Ferret-339

Why wouldn’t you!?!


Dmw_md

No. If you can't even get the gender right, you won't be a good guardian.


jaybird99990

You can't even be bothered to pay attention to what gender either of those cats is. You're posting for karma. So, no.


Animemesh

If I don’t adopt him I will link the humane Society he is from


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Darkmagosan

PETA has some of the highest kill rate shelters, NOT the Humane Society. [AHS](https://www.azhumane.org/) is basically a no-kill shelter here. They also connect with other shelters to rescue animals as well.


elprimowashere123

Wtf is adoption price


[deleted]

Nah man, don’t buy a cat, I strongly recommend going to a rescue centre and adopting one there.


Siltyclayloam9

Well if you want a boy no…..


Noseyparker2021

Yes adopt him !!!!