• TinyBreak@aussie.zone
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    https://www.neko.org.au/ these guys were FANTASTIC. Both mine are from there and I couldn’t recommend them enough. if you have your eye on one bring a carrier with you (one from kmart is totally fine) and chuck a blanket in it. They feed them (or used to at least) Royal canin, so if they still do with having that at home along with the essentials (toys, bed, food bowls, water dish/fountain).

    Read the profiles, but know they arnt always 100%. If you are in a position to take a bonded pair its totally worth it too. They are social creatures.

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      10 months ago

      Thanks! I’ve been looking at Neko as well. How did you find the adoption process? Was it long? How long did you need to wait?

      I would love to take a pair but I think since it’s my first time having a pet, maybe one would be fine for now? Idk

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        Pairs will be better if you can. That way they have a companion and then there are less behavioural issues. A bonded pair or siblings is great fun.

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        10 months ago

        Second other’s advice about pairs, highly recommended to adopt as pairs… Siblings or bonded pair.

        We have three cats, two of which are siblings. The three of them are on friendly terms, but the siblings usually sleep together lol.

        Congratulations on the approval. Looking forward to the adoption news.

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          10 months ago

          Thanks mate! Approximately how much do you spend per cat per week? I was told about $200 per month by a coworker but wanted to hear more estimates!

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            10 months ago

            Per 4 weeks, in total for our three:

            • $150 on wet food

            • $80ish on dry food

            • $35 on litter (cheapest one, also the only one my wife likes)

            I don’t bother with proper cat beds anymore, since they almost always just ignore it in favour of our bed or a worthless cardboard box lol.

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        Adoption process was too easy. We went to the cafe back when it was a think. Went to see cat X, who wasnt super friendly. Our backup option was VERY friendly. We were asked a few follow up questions and then away we went. Took him home then and there.

        The only reason I bring up a pair is because they said cat 1 was totally ok by himself and didnt need a friend, but within a week it became apparent that wasnt totally accurate. We got him a friend, but she isnt totally into him. We would have been so much better off with a bonded pair from the get go. 2 cats is a lot easier than 1 some times.

        If you do go see them, tell them Woodro and “Tuesday” say hi.

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      Agree, have adopted through them and also currently fostering a kitten through maneki neko and they’ve been great.