My partner and I are recent graduates, and are looking to adopt. I’ve only lived with a dog briefly and them a cat, so I don’t have insight but I’m not opposed. Casting a wide net as I’m the one lacking confidence here, their gung-ho ;~;
Old versus Young? Do breeds determine personality? Behavioral red flags? I know all floofs deserve a chance at love but we’re fresh faced parents.
Anything helps, thanks all!
We have four:
Rocket, adopted as a kitten from the humane society. 10 years old. She was rescued from a hoarder in Los Angeles.
Keanu, who was a tiny, starving kitten at a co-workers house. 8 years old.
Lorelei, aged 2. Neighbors cat had a litter:
Willow, 6 months, other neighbors litter:
All four have been raised and socialized the same way. Rocket and Keanu both love me and compete for who gets to curl up with me.
Lorelei is, largely, indifferent, unless food is in play. She demands the first right of refusal on all food, which she doesn’t actually EAT, she just wants to inspect it.
Willow is convinced she’s been kidnapped and wants nothing to do with us:
https://youtu.be/9os7eSj2KJo
We’ve been bribing her with treats, but she will not cuddle, hates being touched, and will actively back away from you if you try to pet her.