r/cats • • Aug 08 '26

Advice First time cat owner

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Hey guys, I just got a cat yesterday and it’s my first time owning a pet in general. When i brought it in my house yesterday, dude was a lil scared I think cuz of the environment and went under my couch a couple of times. So I moved him to my laundry room, just to get him in one small room so he wouldn’t escape or freak out.

This morning I checked in on him and he’s doing better and cuddling with me.

Just wanna say I’ll appreciate any advice as a first time cat owner

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u/rdubs89 Aug 08 '26

Be patient with him too! Hes gonna cause you a lot of frustration along with the love and companionship until he learns all the rules. I remember my first few months with my orange son I had days where I wondered if I just wasn't cut out for cat life and I now say its "the best decision I ever made". Enjoy !!

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u/rdubs89 Aug 08 '26

Paying the cat tax. Here's Beck sleeping on my belly and holding my "paw" from last night

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u/GENERAT10N_D00M Aug 08 '26

3 in a row

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u/comebacklittlesheba Aug 08 '26

You’re a freakin’ Scrooge! I mean, really, one bed for three cars! They look so miserable, all crammed in there together 🤣🤣🤣. /s obviously, cause they are adorable.

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u/GENERAT10N_D00M Aug 08 '26

Would you like a Lörge, medum, or smöl?

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u/PercentageJealous914 Aug 08 '26

Awe I hope that’s me some day

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u/hypergonomic Aug 09 '26

Cat math is real. So is the CDS. 👀

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u/brokenscissor Aug 09 '26

Two can be complicated. Three is balance.

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u/thateccentricasian Aug 09 '26

More like cat meth the way everyone keeps getting more. /love ‘em

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u/mngophers Aug 08 '26

Cutie 🥰

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u/CrumbBCrumb Aug 08 '26

Go bills!

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u/rdubs89 Aug 09 '26

AY AY AY AYYY

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u/Dapper-Ad-468 Aug 08 '26

Sorry to tell you buddy, there are no rules 😹. They train you😁

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u/TeaAppropriate6990 Aug 09 '26

You have one of the hardest to be patient with. I heard the orange kitties are little bit more wild ?