Fun Friday: Furry Friends

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Lately for some reason I’ve had pets on the brain. I’ve been noticing cute dogs all over the place, which is uncharacteristic, because I’ve always been a cat person. When I was growing up, we had as many as 5 at one time! And all of those were adopted from various places. They were all strays, or kittens of friends’ cats, though I’m not sure any of them came to us from a shelter.

Andy and I don’t have room for a pet right now. He didn’t grow up with pets, and I think having an animal in a one-bedroom apartment would be overwhelming to even the most seasoned pet-owner. But eventually, we’ll probably be in the market, and it will definitely be an adoption (especially if it’s a cat). Breed just doesn’t mean that much to me…but cuteness does!

Check out this little guy who is available at the Atlanta Humane Society:

I know NOTHING about having a dog, but if I were to find a friendly little fluffball that seemed manageable I think I’d be game.

But now, to ensconce myself firmly in my own comfort zone, I’ll some utterly gratuitous pictures of the cute cats you could adopt.

This little guy’s name is Yoshi:

And here’s Missy:

Muriel looks like a sweetie:

Eef looks like a loveable mess:

And I’ve always been a sucker for a black cat:

Many of these babies are older, which I imagine would be harder: when you raise a cat from a kitten, it gets used to you and your house and your rules. But it is possible to incorporate an established cat! My parents have a tomcat (aptly name Tom) who gradually made his way from our porch into our house via a pillowcased visit to the vet. He has his quirks, and he’s definitely not a sweet lapcat, but he’s domesticated now.

Even though I’m not “in the market” for a pet I had fun browsing the Humane Society‘s gallery! Are you a dog or a cat person? Where do you adopt or buy pets from?

  • michelle

    We have always been cat people.  Got them from a local breeder.  Now we have leapt into our first dog.  Lanie, a Golden Retriever has absolutely enriched our family.  We also got her from a breeder because we were nervous about all the health issues common in the breed.  However, all that said, I started volunteering at the animal shelter 2 years ago photographing the animals for adoption websites and for breed rescues to be able to see and come get.  In that time I have been SHOCKED at the quality of animals at the shelter.  There are superb animals there who have simply had the misfortune of being lost, being owned by the wrong people or life issues (divorce, bankruptcy, moving, etc) and ended up homeless.  At this point I would 100% get any future pet from our local shelter.  :)  

  • Theresa

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  • Theresa

    We definitely get our pets from shelters, though we’re not particular to any particular one.  It’s good that you like black cats, Laura, since they are usually the hardest ones to find homes for. (And speaking from experience, having two adults and a cat in a one bedroom is very…cozy.)

  • Deborah Levine

    I want Yoshi and Missy and Eef has appeal because he/she is grey but that cat does look a little freaked. I too opt for shelter or found pets. I think Tiger was the only cat we ever got from a known parent. 

  • Kimmiefarris

    Aww, Missy and Muriel look so sweet! I want them! (I don’t think Nemo would approve of that though. Or my dad, for that matter.) I got my cat from the bush behind my neighbor’s house. The neighbor called one day because she thought there was some kind of wild animal in her backyard and it ended up just being a tiny little grey kitten. The same grey kitten/cat who is sitting on my bed right now. Happy ending. :-)

  • Katie @ The Amateur Librarian

    Aww, love the pics from the shelter!  We got both our cats at the humane society, and although it’s a squeeze in a one-bedroom, they made the transition much more easily than I thought they would.  I thought our feisty one, especially, would miss being able to go outside but she’s adjusted really well.  Cats are great at living indoors, especially if they grow up that way, and vets actually recommend that they are indoor-only–it prolongs their life by years!