Am I Suitable For A Sphynx in the Future?

[jason]

Hello you lucky and lovely people of Sphynxlair! I am in need of your judgement to see if I am suitable to own a Sphynx cat in the future when I get my own place. So this is going to be short so I don't happen to bore people.

* I am 21 years old, I've always lived with furry cats my entire life (since I was 3 I believe) and I feel I truly understand them and I am very responsible.
* I've done plenty of research on Sphynx cats, I understand how much maintenance they are and I know they are worth it all for the love and company they'll provide like a best friend. They are just like human babies and I feel I can take on that responsibility.

* I have read stories that some Sphynx are so attached to their owners that they show signs of separation anxiety or worse, and that's where I need the approval. I am going to get one when I have plenty of off time from work and when I'm in my own apartment within the next year or early 2015. My fiance is in England and he won't be moving over until 3 years later so he can finish university, and when raising my future baby Sphynx I am going to be alone in the apartment with it. Should I get one while I am still at my parents house to let him grow up and have people to help me take care of him (I feel suitable taking care of him alone but I suppose for extra looking after him)? My parents have two older cats who are tabbies, both male. What do you think? Also, I would like to fix him because I don't want him to get another cat pregnant in the future by some slim chance of there being another cat in the house, would he handle that well?

I want to know that this sensitive baby will grow up healthy underneath my care and will be okay when I go to work and put bread on the table, and I completely understand that they are a lot of work like a real life human baby. I do not desire kids but my fiance and I feel much closer to cats and taking on our very first Sphynx will be an amazing adventure since he'll have more to teach us as we learn about him other than the basics. There is so much personality in these cats and I am dying to learn and know them than to go in life without knowing.

Please help me out! I want to provide this baby with all the love I can give him :')

I got my information, knowledge, and tips from these links;
http://sphynxcats.hubpages.com/hub/Sphynx-Cats
http://www.sphynxcats.co.uk/care-of-sphynx-cats.html

Thanks!

 

[Emily0404]

You sound like you have done lots of research so definitely if you have enough time, money and love then go for it! You will be overjoyed with a Sphynx baby and their antics! Just this morning my binx was loving me tooucj and got carried away

In answer to your question I think if your parents cats are tolerant then you can go for it now but be sure to separate to get them used to each other's smells for a while good luck

 

[Inflamed]

Hi & welcome to the Lair!

Sounds like you have done your research and know what you're getting into
Plenty of sphynx cats do fine on their own, as long as they get a lot of attention and play time when you're home. And they'll demand it too!
I'm not too sure about getting one already while you're still at your parents' house. What if the kitten ends up bonding with the furries and you'll have to break them up down the road? While it would be wonderful that the kitten will get lots of attention, it would be heartbreaking if you split them up and they miss each other. It's also probably a good idea to get the kitten used to being alone at a young age.

Good luck with your sphynx adventure, they are simply the best pets ever!!!

@Emily0404 that video is awesome!!

 

[MisoLina24]

Not all sphynx are super attached my sphynx Patrick Stewart is a love and super cuddly (with his dad) but he works all day and will patiently wait until he gets home to love on him! He's my baby btw but loves my hubby they bonded he's amazing though and I've had pets and been a vet tech for over 4years and he is the best pet I have ever had! I lurked on here awhile before I got him and I still love getting tips and advice from other Larians! Good luck hope to continue to see you here! Welcome!

The shower guardian Patrick Stewart

 

[andreanar]

Yay to you for doing your research. In my opinion, I would wait until you get your own place to get a kitten. If you felt that you dont want to leave your kit alone while you work, you could get 2 kittens, one could be a furry. Good luckk to you.

 

[Catzzzmeow]

I think it is super you are studying up and realize this breed requires a different level of care etc. I have to agree that as hard as it is to wait, I would wait until you were out of your folk's house. For a few reasons. You mention your parents have older cats, getting a kitten is an entirely different energy level. We got a kitten and our 2 older boys were not happy, so we got another kitten and everything balanced out quickly. Last thing you need is a crazy kitten driving the older boys and your folks nuts.

I also agree that the kitten might bond with a cat or your parents more than with you and then you are dealing with withdrawal and a depressed kitty when you move out. We have seen on here where a cat has bonded with a parent and then a family feud starts who gets to keep the cat. You might pay for it, but the care feeding and loving become a natural part for all to help with and family can be funny and it could become a drama for you.

Members have waited 5+ years to get their first naked and they know it was worth the wait. If you save up..in 2 years, you might just be able to bring home a baby and a sibling!

What ever you choose, you know your life and family dynamic best, I am only sharing from experience of others I have read about in here. No matter what, enjoy the journey...and welcome!


patti

 

[MollysMom]

I agree, I would wait until you can get one in your own place. If you can take some time off to be home when you first get your kitten, that would be ideal. Be sure that you have a trusted person in your life to care for your baby when you do need to go away for a few days. In the mean time I would look at different breeders in your area and visit them if possible. That way when you are finally ready, you will have one that you are comfortable with, and can maybe even get have first pick of the litter to get the kitten that you really want. You can also do a bit of research on vets and foods to see what would be a good fit for you as well. I swear I almost broke Google and the search function on this site when we brought home our first baby, so good for you for doing so much research!

 

[jason]

Wow I am seriously blown away from all the kindness, you fellas are so sweet and I can't tell you all enough how much that means to me. I've wanted to take on the responsibility of a Sphynx for quite some time now, and now that I'm an adult to understand responsibility inside and out I will be waiting for that opportune and right moment to seek a baby Sphynx to spoil rotten moreso than usual

You all have brought up good points about waiting for the apartment, I agree wholly and it makes me feel better to know that hopefully he'll adjust to me going out to make money so he can have all the toys and be the coolest cat on the block, be his own top cat. I'm prepared for all the things he has to teach me and I will be more than willing to listen to what he has to say as well as explore the forum for more tips! I can't tell you all enough how excited I am to know I've still got a chance. In the meantime I ought to start looking up and calling vets ahead of time next to know he'll be fully secure and keep them written down for when the time comes.

@Emily0404 I also love that video, I can hope my babe will be just as playful with me since I love when they're adorably off-the-walls happy haha! :~D

@MisoLina24 Thank you for sharing your precious baby to me, he looks so content and pleased with his spoiled life :cat:

 

[Ickushouse]

Welcome to the Lair! I'm so glad you are being so thorough and thoughtful about adopting one of these extraordinary little creatures (I like to think of them as persons!! ) You and a sphynx will make each other very happy .