adopting a rescue cat

[dieseluser07]

Me (man) and my partner (woman) want to adopt a cat from the rspca.

Is there anything to watch out for? Weve seen a few 'abused ones' and they seem very friendly and trusting considering but are these likely to go mental when we actually get it home??

Also do people think rescuing is the best way to go considering the potential 'issues' they may have

Whats a average monthly cost for a moggie cat??

Also are cats good pets???? Bare in mind im a male

[dieseluser07]

DKL said:

Not sure what being a man has to do with it, you'll be fine.
We've had 6 rescues now, 4 still here. We had all ours from kittens and they have, without exception, been great.
Monthly costs - food, insurance, portion of their jabs etc around £40 a cat maybe. I can't say I've ever done the maths. They get what they need.
So many need homes and if you go for an older cat then have a chat to the staff and I suppose expect some odd behavior as they settle in maybe. As long as there aren't small children to upset them and be hurt by them I'm sure you'd be fine.

Were looking at an adult cat so behaviour may be more affected as they understand the abuse more than a kitten.maybe???

[dieseluser07]

People think im a right fruitcake when i tell them i want a cuddly cat rather than a playful one lol