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[faeblooded]

Does anyone know how to take care of a cat?

I've never had a pet before.

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Attached is a picture of an orange cat. It looks like it's a very charming example of a feline.]

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[peacewithouttyranny]

[UN: havefaith.

Well, since he's taking care of a cat...]

Feed it, groom it, play with it. Buy a litter box. And buy toys or a scratch post to prevent it from tearing your furniture. They are rather easy to handle as they are independent creatures. Mostly independent.

I have a pet cat of my own, she's young, if you like them to meet and play together.

[Make friends, whatever. Soon, attached is an image of a rainbow kitten. Yes, actual rainbow fur... It's a very pretty kitty.]

[faeblooded]

Whoa! That's a cute looking cat!

Tell ya what. What you're saying sounds good and all, but maybe you should bring your friend over to meet mine. I've played with cats in the street... but street cats are different from ones that take over your house.

I think this one was supposed to be inside and got out somehow.

[peacewithouttyranny]

I was hoping for them to meet. She is young and would like to make friends. An outgoing one, it seems.

Street cats and house cats are different, yes. Is your friend a lost cat? And I take it you found them?

[faeblooded]

I gave them some of my lunch and they followed me home. Doesn't seem that smart about finding food on it's own, which is why I say it.

[peacewithouttyranny]

Hm, I see. Well, they've taken you as their owner now. At least taking care of a cat shouldn't be difficult.

[faeblooded]

If house cats are like street cats, then they're probably independent. I just wanna make sure I'm feeding them the right things and that they're treated right.

I never had a pet before. Strays don't count.

[peacewithouttyranny]

Probably.

Yours seem old enough to be independent. I still have to watch over my kitten. I believe she's still too young to act on her own.

Refer back to the comment I posted earlier, simply give them attention and you'll treat them right. As for the right things to feed a cat, cooked meat would be best. Fish and milk, too. In addition, I know that salmon is best used as an occasional treat rather than a daily diet.