Kitten research <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
We let our eldest in on our plans and got her to do some research about what kittens need in terms of food, sleeping, toys and toilet\/hygiene. Then we ordered everything off Amazon in one go so it was ready and waiting for when we got our kitten.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Here is what we bought:<\/h5>\n\n\n\n- Pet carrier<\/a><\/li>
- A lovely soft bed<\/a> <\/li>
- Dry food – suitable for junior cats (under 1 year) <\/a><\/li>
- Wet kitten food<\/a><\/li>
- Scratching post<\/a> <\/li>
- Selection of cat toys<\/a><\/li>
- Cat litter box with scoop<\/a><\/li>
- Cat litter<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Buying a kitten <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Animal shelters are all shut right now so we headed to Pets4Homes,<\/a> which is the UK’s most popular pet classifieds. We wanted a Ragdoll (or part Ragdoll cat) as that’s what the girls had fallen in love with. Happily, as a breed, they’re known to have a laid back sociable nature and are touted as one of the best cat breeds for children.<\/p>\n\n\n\nWe discovered that kittens go quick, so when we found a match locally on the site we acted fast. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
We had a good telephone chat with the breeder. She had a litter of four, eight-week olds (kittens shouldn’t leave their mothers before eight weeks). Their dad is a Ragdoll and mum is a British short-haired Tortie Tabby (Torbie)<\/a>. We weren’t too concerned about the sex of the kitten as once neutered there’s little to no difference as to which makes the better pet. A plus point for me was that they were already ‘toilet trained’.<\/p>\n\n\n\nWe looked at the pictures and chose our favourite. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
My husband Matt went to pick up on his own. The breeder was very good and took every precaution with sanitising and social distancing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Life with a new kitten <\/h2>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.theparentsocial.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/IMG_1966.jpeg\"\/)
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Buying a kitten <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Animal shelters are all shut right now so we headed to Pets4Homes,<\/a> which is the UK’s most popular pet classifieds. We wanted a Ragdoll (or part Ragdoll cat) as that’s what the girls had fallen in love with. Happily, as a breed, they’re known to have a laid back sociable nature and are touted as one of the best cat breeds for children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n We discovered that kittens go quick, so when we found a match locally on the site we acted fast. <\/p>\n\n\n\n We had a good telephone chat with the breeder. She had a litter of four, eight-week olds (kittens shouldn’t leave their mothers before eight weeks). Their dad is a Ragdoll and mum is a British short-haired Tortie Tabby (Torbie)<\/a>. We weren’t too concerned about the sex of the kitten as once neutered there’s little to no difference as to which makes the better pet. A plus point for me was that they were already ‘toilet trained’.<\/p>\n\n\n\n We looked at the pictures and chose our favourite. <\/p>\n\n\n\n My husband Matt went to pick up on his own. The breeder was very good and took every precaution with sanitising and social distancing.<\/p>\n\n\n\nLife with a new kitten <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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