Thread: My New Kitten!

Argh! Dave's sister came round today and quizzed us about Teddy - she was SO rude. She kept calling him a 'thing' and complaining about how difficult he's going to make our lives and how horrible cats are. I'm SO angry! That's really rude, regardless of your opinion on things there's a point where you keep your thoughts to yourself!...any one else have to deal with this?

Oh Stacey that's horrible. I would guess that everyone on here has, at some time, come across someone like Dave's sister. I wouldn't take it to heart, I would feel sorry for her, so much she is missing out on. The Tedster is beautiful by the way and I am so excited for you, do love the reds !!! Alison x

Thanks Alison! I was just so angry/upset! Some of our friends don't exactly approve (most think it's lovely) but none of them have been horrible, they've just said they don't think it's a good idea. I suppose it's because we're 'young' but I don't think she realises that we've been planning this since September! I think reds are my favourite but I like silvers and creams too

As a single man with only a limited amount family in the UK I get to choose my friends and my friends like cats (not just mine!) or they aren't my friends. It's actually one of the few "core values" that I don't budge on. They don't have to love them or have their own, but anyone who has a problem doesn't get a look in. Generally, these sad failures dislike all animals, not just cats and have empathy problems.

Sadly, you aren't in that space. However, try not to take it too hard as what's really important is that you and Dave will be happy with Teddy (and maybe his tabby brother? hmm? )

We can't choose our family, but it doesn't mean we have to be intimidated or insulted by them. Good luck!

Thanks Peter!

We hardly ever see her and I already don't like her attitude - I'm more upset about the fact she's going to run to Dave's mum and make out that we're adopting some little terror 'thing'.

My friends know that if they're going to be horrible about Ted - they're not welcome in my flat :P People have been slagging his name and I've told them if they don't stop it they're banned from visiting!

Originally Posted by Stacey

Thanks Peter!

We hardly ever see her and I already don't like her attitude - I'm more upset about the fact she's going to run to Dave's mum and make out that we're adopting some little terror 'thing'.

My friends know that if they're going to be horrible about Ted - they're not welcome in my flat :P People have been slagging his name and I've told them if they don't stop it they're banned from visiting!

Invite Daves mum round to see him soon after he is settled in,she will soon realise that he is a nice little terror & if you have to ban all your friend because they are aslo not nice then you will have to put an invite on the forum & we will all pile round....!

Oh loads of our friends are SO excited about Teddy - he has several god parents, a kitten shower and 'wetting of the kitten's head' planned for him/us. Hehe!!

His mum is a dog person...a very serious dog person and so is all their family. Their dad is allergic too. They're the kind of parents who still tell Dave what do to and when to do it. I don't think they're happy about the cat. They're nice people but I don't like how controlling they are. His sister isn't nice at all though - just rude. Haha!

She sounds like a sad,lonely jealous person who needs to get a life & agree with others before me,don't let her worry you.It is yours & Daves life that is important & your descion who or what is included in it,luckily for a certain red boy it includes him.She will have two choices won't she,luv em or stay away, MC's do seem to have a way of winning people round though but if she is that rude perhaps you wouldn't want that any way.....x

Originally Posted by Peter Galbavy

As a single man with only a limited amount family in the UK I get to choose my friends and my friends like cats (not just mine!) or they aren't my friends. It's actually one of the few "core values" that I don't budge on. They don't have to love them or have their own, but anyone who has a problem doesn't get a look in. Generally, these sad failures dislike all animals, not just cats and have empathy problems.

True. And sad. Very sad.

At the extreme end, there is a well-documented link between young children (esp. boys) who exhibit hatred for animals and sociopathy and psychopathy.

I can understand people not liking certain animals because they're afraid of them and do understand that some people have had bad experiences with cats being vicious and so on but we've tried to explain to those people that Teddy is a well socialised, people-loving kitty and if they can't love him for his cuteness then they're clearly flawed themselves :P

On a more serious note, my flatmate studies psychology and has told me about awful cases of children mistreating animals.