Small 1 BDR apartment, want to get a cat?

Question

I live in a small 1 bedroom apartment and I was wanting to get a cat... I just wanted opinions on keeping a cat in such a small place. with me living in a large apartment complex of course the cat would not be allowed outside, do you think the cat would live happily in a small apartment? I just want to know what people think about it before I make any decisions. thank you!

Answer 1

I had a couple of cats that thrived in a small two bedroom apartment. They had their area with toys and beds and food and roamed the rest, never even wanted to go outside. :)

Answer 2

Jessi, don't worry about the space. A one bdr aprt is enough space. Between a cage and a 1 bdr aprt, I think any cat would prefer the apartment.  You going to a shelter to save a life would be the most beautiful thing to do. Get one out of a cage and make it part of your life. They adapt to the indoors dwelling very well. Make sure you cat proof your place, get a cat tree, toys, a cat tunnel would be awesome, and catnip so she/he can entertain herself/himself  when you're not home.

Answer 3

Cats are fine in apartments, there only small. Some cat breeds do better being indoors then other breeds though.

Tips when buying a cat

1. Looks, colour and fur type don't indicate cats temperment

2. Consider the size of the cat

3.Consider grooming requirements

4.NEVER buy from a BACKYARD BREEDER, KITTEN MILL, PETSTORE OR NEWSPAPER, PLEASE CONSIDER ADOPTING FROM A SHELTER OR POUND!

1. What you see is what you get.

When you adopt an adult cat, you know what you are getting. Sure, kittens are cute, but you never know what the future holds. An adorable kitten could grow up to be a really ugly puss. This is a big risk. Go for the sure thing. Take a sweet-faced old Tabby.

2. High mileage cats still run great.

Used cats aren't like used cars. They aren't at a shelter because they are defective or worn out. They may have simply outlived their former owners or been unable to join them at a hospital, nursing home, or new apartment. Some cats get lost and end up at a shelter. And many are brought to a shelter after a family member develops allergies, or an aversion to the family cat. (In those cases, it is the previous owner that is defective, not the cat).

Peyshoe, a gorgeous 7 year old 3. Adult cats aren't as "chewsy".

Kittens are like human children: everything goes in their mouths. Whether teething or just exploring bits of the world around them, kittens can be very destructive little bundles of fur. Kittens chew on shoes, the corners of books, ear lobes, carpet tassels, electrical cords, drapery strings, plants, and much, much more. Adult cats typically chew less, if at all. They tend to save their energy for more important activities, like tormenting the neighbor's Terrier.

4. Kittens stumble in blindly, where adult cats fear to tread.

Two well known clichés about cats are: "curiosity killed the cat" and "cats have nine lives." And curiosity usually leads to the loss of about 8 of a kitten's lives in its first year. Kittens tend to get into much more trouble resulting in accidents and injuries (see, for example, the reference to "chewing electrical cords" above). Kittens eat things they shouldn't, fall from high places, unsuccessfully attempt to make friends with the neighbor's tormented Terrier, and generally worry you half to death.

5. Kittens are lacking when it comes to l*****g.

Few kittens have mastered the fine art of self-grooming. While adult cats may spend up to half their waking hours l*****g fur, kittens are just too busy enjoying life to clean themselves properly. When you consider that kittens are really just dust-mops with legs, and that they generally display marginal litter box etiquette, you might want to master the somewhat dangerous art of cat-bathing.

10. It might be their last chance.

I'm Abbie and my guardian died and I desperately want to share a home with another loving human.Many adult cats end up in shelters due to no fault of their own. Separated from their loved ones, surrounded by other strange cats, confined, confused, and sometimes frightened, many are emotionally devastated by their misfortune. Sadly for adult cats, most people who adopt, gravitate toward the adorable, bouncy, big-eyed kittens. Older cats sit by and watch, as one loving family after another passes them over for a cute kitten from this season's litter. Kittens will always be popular, and most have no trouble attracting admirers. But for the abandoned, forgotten, and heartbroken adult cats, you just might be their last chance to have the love and warmth of a home where they can live out their years in comfort.

Please consider adopting an older cat. When cared for properly, cats can live well into their late teens, and sometimes early twenties. Typically, they will remain active and playful throughout most of their lives. Some may need a little extra patience while adjusting to a new home, but once they feel safe and secure again, most will give you years of faithful companionship and unconditional love.

Some breeds recommended for apartment living include Abyssinians, British Shorthairs, Birmans, Burmese, Persians and Russian Blues. An indoor cat will be kept happy with a window to look out of, some toys to play with and a scratching post.

Other animals that can make good apartment pets are birds, fish, rabbits, hamsters, mice and guinea pigs.

Answer 4

Cats are small.

Answer 5

The cat will be happier in a small apartment than it will be in a cage or dead. So if you are going to adopt a homeless cat from a shelter, please do so. If you are thinking of buying a cat, don't, you will only be contributing to unwanted kittens being killed.