Originally Posted by mspatt (Post 336947)

My first shelving unit was a baker's rack and the window only shed light on the top three shelves--so the bottom shelf was for the cats to stretch out. Now I have two more taller shelving units, but the bottoms of these are built of wire rods--I cover them with towels and then put the cats' round cat beds on top of the towels. My three cats love to sit on these shelves, curled up in their beds, and just watch the world go by. They know (thanks to a big, yellow, squirt gun) that the top shelves are taboo and we seem to have reached a good understanding. They never bother the orchids. The best method for me is to give the boys and girl their own shelves.This has worked well for me and I've got some gorgeous pictures (still experimenting with posting, though!). Give it a shot--it should work really well with a new kitten. But buy a squirt gun, too.:lol:

Originally Posted by marydaniellesantos (Post 336948)

My husky in my picture passed, but the Mal I have has been really good around other animals, ferrets, cats, other dogs, so the kitten would be fine, and they would never be alone together. It's not a for sure thing, there is this one kitten that I'm set on, but the owner said that someone was asking about it, but if it falls through I can have her.

Originally Posted by marydaniellesantos (Post 336950)

Lol. That sounds like a really good idea, WhiteRabit mentioned a windowsill perch that I was thinking of getting also, and a tall condo. Not sure yet though. It's all up to if the kitten is available or not. :pray:

Originally Posted by mspatt (Post 336947)

My first shelving unit was a baker's rack and the window only shed light on the top three shelves--so the bottom shelf was for the cats to stretch out. Now I have two more taller shelving units, but the bottoms of these are built of wire rods--I cover them with towels and then put the cats' round cat beds on top of the towels. My three cats love to sit on these shelves, curled up in their beds, and just watch the world go by. They know (thanks to a big, yellow, squirt gun) that the top shelves are taboo and we seem to have reached a good understanding. They never bother the orchids. The best method for me is to give the boys and girl their own shelves.This has worked well for me and I've got some gorgeous pictures (still experimenting with posting, though!). Give it a shot--it should work really well with a new kitten. But buy a squirt gun, too.:lol:

Originally Posted by WhiteRabbit (Post 336960)

well if not this kitty - there are always plenty that need homes, kittens and adults, at shelters :)
My Jack I adopted from the shelter, my previous cat Taz, was a stray my friend rescued ...

Originally Posted by Izzie (Post 336975)

I'm a big shelter fan. I was the head of the "cat cuddler team" at the Humane Society back near my college. So rewarding.

The window perches are awesome, and pretty cheap nowadays. Easy to install. I have one that is over a heat vent under a window- a favorite of my elderly tabby (RIP).

Originally Posted by Izzie (Post 336986)

I always always always adopt adult animals. I've seen way too many shut down and fade away at shelters while the "cuter" youngsters get to go.
(sorry...a little opinionated/jaded)

Originally Posted by Izzie (Post 336987)

:D They'll only like it if it's their idea, right?