Theres a rat problem from a neglected building site nearby my house. I am considering getting a cat to scare them away. I have everything a cat should need with a nice big back garden with large trees for the cat to scratch and climb on etc.
A pet = responsibility so it's not a subject I would take lightly either. I had a dog for 20 years and it was heartbreaking when he died of natural causes. If cats are left with relatives while I am on holiday do they wander off and get lost or is it best to have someone at my home to feed them when I am away ? If they are fed while I am away but not let into the house do they suffer from being outdoors for a few weeks ? Should I hence have some kind of cat kennel outside in the garden ?
Can anyone give some advice ? I would rescue a cat/kitten from a shelter if the cat was already sterilized and there was no upfront cost or worry about having a litter of babies on my hands. I heard such shelters exist but have never been to one before and have no idea where they are. Can someone point me in the right direction for Dublin City centre and explain what might be involved ? I dont want to buy a kitten from a farmer as I figure theres already a problem with unwanted pets and consider rescuing one to be more ethical.
A pet = responsibility so it's not a subject I would take lightly either. I had a dog for 20 years and it was heartbreaking when he died of natural causes. If cats are left with relatives while I am on holiday do they wander off and get lost or is it best to have someone at my home to feed them when I am away ? If they are fed while I am away but not let into the house do they suffer from being outdoors for a few weeks ? Should I hence have some kind of cat kennel outside in the garden ?
Can anyone give some advice ? I would rescue a cat/kitten from a shelter if the cat was already sterilized and there was no upfront cost or worry about having a litter of babies on my hands. I heard such shelters exist but have never been to one before and have no idea where they are. Can someone point me in the right direction for Dublin City centre and explain what might be involved ? I dont want to buy a kitten from a farmer as I figure theres already a problem with unwanted pets and consider rescuing one to be more ethical.