getting prepared for the cats

[yvi]

Hi cats!

I am getting ready to adopt (probably) two cats from the local shelter. I am not sure when this will happen, since I can only have strictly indoor cats where I live and the shelter has about 25 cats that need some outdoor time, and currently only one that could be kept indoors, but I am getting prepared. Neither me nor the boyfriend have ever had cats, but we have had friends and family with cats, so we are not totally clueless.

So far, we have bought:

* two cat litter pans
* tiny shovels for the cat litter and the first package of cat litter
* two water bowels
* two food bowels with two openings each, for fresh and dry food
* two cat carriers for picking them up etc.
* a 1.5 meters scratching post, screwed to the wall for added support
* a scratching mat to screw to the walls somewhere

Not bought any food yet, we hope to get some from the shelter for the first few days, so the cats will get the food they are used to at first.

Is there anything else you think we would need? I am planning on building some basic cat toys myself over the next few days, I am not too smitten by the things that are being sold.

And are there any tips you would give a beginning cat servant?

Comments

Getting Ready for Cats

[tj_jellybean]

You're on the right track! You may not have needed 2 litter boxes, but it does mean less cleaning up. Cats are SO precocious! We have spent lots of money looking for cat toys that they will actually play with. Our cats like paper balls, hair rubber bands, plastic ties, boxes (especially ones with holes on the side that they can spy through), store plastic & paper sacks, ping pong balls, the wrappers off jars, etc. So you see, it's better to look for things you already have around the house before going shopping. We see cute things at the local Petco and can't resist the urge to splurge! Big mistake! You will be entertained for life, I am sure. We have three "house" cats and love them to pieces. Enjoy your new family!!!