YOUR CAT MATTERS
BY TANIA BARTON, HOBBITS KNOB CAT RETREAT
A little ‘Cat-Sideration’! If you happen to be getting your first cat ever, welcome to the wonderful life of being a slave to a very intelligent creature! Cats have an amazing therapeutic quality that not only brings joy, but calm to your life. They possess this unbelievable ability to manipulate their owners and their curiosity and their playful personalities are the perfect time waster.
IT’S A CATS LIFE...
at Hobbits Knob Cat Retreat
Pamper your cat in a luxurious holiday sanctuary exclusively designed for providing optimal health and wellbeing whilst offering peace of mind to family.
If you’re introducing another cat into a household already occupied by a family with children, one or more cats or other animals, there’s a lot to consider. Because of animal nature, including humans, it doesn’t take much to tip the balance of harmony with change. An animal is a lifelong commitment. They need a ‘furever’ home and this decision should not be on impulse or taking lightly. An upset to the existing household dynamics or the new cat not adjusting can be very stressful. Points to consider when getting a new pet:
• Inspections welcome
• Will I have enough time to put into the new pet and introducing it to their new family?
• Climate controlled with heating and cooling
• Do I have a secure environment big enough and suitable enough to take another pet?
• Visiting your cat welcome • Piped music • Grooming, playtime and cuddles included
• Will every family member (human or the furry kind) be accepting of a new pet?
• Great discounts
• Can I financially commit to the needs of another pet with insurance, desexing, vaccinations, diet and general wellbeing?
• Central Sunshine Coast location
Ensure that you are prepared before bringing the new cat home with their own litter tray, bowls, food, bedding, as well as setting up their area which will not disturb other household animal’s surroundings. Remember, wherever you start out an animal’s’ ‘security area’, this will tend to be lifelong. So don’t put the litter tray in the bedroom if you don’t wish your cat to be toileting beside your bed forever.
Welcome to the wonderful life of being a slave to a very intelligent creature! ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Tania Barton is a qualified Veterinary Nurse with 19 years industry experience. Tania has a passion for encouraging responsible pet ownership by providing optimal health and wellbeing, desexing and microchipping in all animals. Tania loves sharing her passion, knowledge and experience in the animal industry and works closely with all Veterinary clinics and community organisations on the Sunshine Coast and beyond.
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