Any cat owners ?
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I have two cats.
I would never live without a cat, or a dog (two of those also).
Some good advice for owning a cat:
1) get them spayed as soon as possible - this is the most importnat step in owning a cat. For them, for you and for the rest of the neighborhood.
2) Train them from the start. Usng a squirt gun and some tin foil you can train your cat to do a lot of things. But the difference between training dogs and cats - dogs you train to do things, cats you train to not do things. Just make sure they don;t see you squirting them. And use the tinfoil to keep them out of plants and off surfaces.
3)They are cute as Kittens...then become huge pain-in-the-asses...then are lazy and cool again.
4) Keep there litter box clean and fesh and you wil minimise the non-litter box incidents.
5) Pick up a laser pointer ($2.00 from the dolelr store). Keeps you cats busy, and your self entertained. Just for the love of god don't shine it in their eyes...or on your girlfiends legs.
I would never live without a cat, or a dog (two of those also).
Some good advice for owning a cat:
1) get them spayed as soon as possible - this is the most importnat step in owning a cat. For them, for you and for the rest of the neighborhood.
2) Train them from the start. Usng a squirt gun and some tin foil you can train your cat to do a lot of things. But the difference between training dogs and cats - dogs you train to do things, cats you train to not do things. Just make sure they don;t see you squirting them. And use the tinfoil to keep them out of plants and off surfaces.
3)They are cute as Kittens...then become huge pain-in-the-asses...then are lazy and cool again.
4) Keep there litter box clean and fesh and you wil minimise the non-litter box incidents.
5) Pick up a laser pointer ($2.00 from the dolelr store). Keeps you cats busy, and your self entertained. Just for the love of god don't shine it in their eyes...or on your girlfiends legs.
The landlord says I must either move out or get rid of my pet; Do I?
Only if the pet is dangerous, causes allergic reactions or causes problems for other tenants or the landlord, must you get rid of your pet or consider moving elsewhere.
Even if you signed a lease with a "no pets" clause, if the pet is not a problem for anybody they can not enforce it; such clauses are invalid under the law.
You do not have to move or get rid of the pet unless the Tribunal issues a written order to do so.
Therefore I personally would not even make the landlord aware that you have a cat or else he could very well say well its bothering your neighbours so get rid of it and all thats gonna do is cause you a whole lotta headaches.
Just my 2 cents.
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[ March 11, 2004, 06:29 PM: Message edited by: Casper137 ]
Only if the pet is dangerous, causes allergic reactions or causes problems for other tenants or the landlord, must you get rid of your pet or consider moving elsewhere.
Even if you signed a lease with a "no pets" clause, if the pet is not a problem for anybody they can not enforce it; such clauses are invalid under the law.
You do not have to move or get rid of the pet unless the Tribunal issues a written order to do so.
Therefore I personally would not even make the landlord aware that you have a cat or else he could very well say well its bothering your neighbours so get rid of it and all thats gonna do is cause you a whole lotta headaches.
Just my 2 cents.
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[ March 11, 2004, 06:29 PM: Message edited by: Casper137 ]
(TPA Section 64)
The Ontario Legislature has passed an amendment to the Landlord and Tenant Act concerning pets in rental units. "No Pets" clauses may still be included in rental agreements but if a tenant disregards such a clause this is no longer grounds for a court of law to grand a landlord an injunction ordering the removal of the pet, or order the termination of the tenancy and grant the landlord a writ of possession.
However, having a pet can still lead to an eviction if the animal interferes with the "reasonable enjoyment" of the other tenants or the landlord or with their safety or rights and the underlying reason is the presence, control or behaviour of an animal in or about the dwelling.
The judge hearing the case must be satisfied from the evidence presented of at least one of the following:
the past behaviour of an animal of that species has caused substantial interference;
the presence of an animal of that species has caused the landlord or other tenant to suffer a serious allergic reaction;
the presence of an animal of that species or breed is inherently dangerous to the safety of the landlord of other tenants;
Please refer to the Ontario Rental Housing Tribunal's web page for complete information.
Grounds for Termination by Landlord Because of a Pet(s):
67. (1) A landlord may give a tenant notice of termination of the tenancy if,
(a) a notice of termination under section 63, 64 or 66 or under an equivalent provision of Part IV of the Landlord and Tenant Act has become void as a result of the tenant's compliance with the terms of the notice; and
(b) within six months after the notice mentioned in clause (a) has become void, an activity takes place, conduct occurs or a situation arises that constitutes grounds for a notice of termination under section 62, 63, 64 or 66, other than an activity, conduct or a situation that is described in subsection 62 (1) and that
involves an illegal act, trade, business or occupation described in clause 62 (3) (a). 1997, c. 24, s. 67 (1); 2000, c. 26, Sched. K, s. 6 (16).
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(2) The notice under this section shall set out the date it is to be effective and that date shall not be earlier than the 14th day after the notice is given. 1997, c. 24, s. 67 (2).
The Ontario Legislature has passed an amendment to the Landlord and Tenant Act concerning pets in rental units. "No Pets" clauses may still be included in rental agreements but if a tenant disregards such a clause this is no longer grounds for a court of law to grand a landlord an injunction ordering the removal of the pet, or order the termination of the tenancy and grant the landlord a writ of possession.
However, having a pet can still lead to an eviction if the animal interferes with the "reasonable enjoyment" of the other tenants or the landlord or with their safety or rights and the underlying reason is the presence, control or behaviour of an animal in or about the dwelling.
The judge hearing the case must be satisfied from the evidence presented of at least one of the following:
the past behaviour of an animal of that species has caused substantial interference;
the presence of an animal of that species has caused the landlord or other tenant to suffer a serious allergic reaction;
the presence of an animal of that species or breed is inherently dangerous to the safety of the landlord of other tenants;
Please refer to the Ontario Rental Housing Tribunal's web page for complete information.
Grounds for Termination by Landlord Because of a Pet(s):
67. (1) A landlord may give a tenant notice of termination of the tenancy if,
(a) a notice of termination under section 63, 64 or 66 or under an equivalent provision of Part IV of the Landlord and Tenant Act has become void as a result of the tenant's compliance with the terms of the notice; and
(b) within six months after the notice mentioned in clause (a) has become void, an activity takes place, conduct occurs or a situation arises that constitutes grounds for a notice of termination under section 62, 63, 64 or 66, other than an activity, conduct or a situation that is described in subsection 62 (1) and that
involves an illegal act, trade, business or occupation described in clause 62 (3) (a). 1997, c. 24, s. 67 (1); 2000, c. 26, Sched. K, s. 6 (16).
Same
(2) The notice under this section shall set out the date it is to be effective and that date shall not be earlier than the 14th day after the notice is given. 1997, c. 24, s. 67 (2).
Originally posted by JRace:
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4) Keep there litter box clean and fesh and you wil minimise the non-litter box incidents.
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4) Keep there litter box clean and fesh and you wil minimise the non-litter box incidents.
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I have three cats ... all males, all neutered, all indoor. They get along well with each other (and my two dogs) and make great company. If I could post a pic I would.
Some great advice here. Keep a water pistol or spray water bottle handy to squirt them when they get into mischief. Keep the litter box clean. Cut their nails regularly. Brush them a lot (they love being brushed). My black cat sheds a lot so I have to vacuum regularly.
Some great advice here. Keep a water pistol or spray water bottle handy to squirt them when they get into mischief. Keep the litter box clean. Cut their nails regularly. Brush them a lot (they love being brushed). My black cat sheds a lot so I have to vacuum regularly.
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Well all those rules are nice and all... but I dont rent... I own a condo... therefore the rules are different I believe... but I will still go and ask.. dont want to get a kitten and then have to move or get rid of it just because of a stupid rule..
I live on 14th floor so I dont see how the can could bother anyone anyways... i mean no one can see it in a window etc...
And as far as all those things about cats shedding, spraying etc etc... I know all that and there are cats that behave if you let them know what allowed and whats not..
stupid condo rules. I have a 90 gallon fish tank in the apartment... what do you think will cause more damage... the kitten or the fishtank ?
I live on 14th floor so I dont see how the can could bother anyone anyways... i mean no one can see it in a window etc...
And as far as all those things about cats shedding, spraying etc etc... I know all that and there are cats that behave if you let them know what allowed and whats not..
stupid condo rules. I have a 90 gallon fish tank in the apartment... what do you think will cause more damage... the kitten or the fishtank ?
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Got one back home, they sleep to much after awhile n they get into all ur shhhhhit lol But they're good for a companion. Personally I'd still go for a dog but u cant get a dog as u stated ur barely able to get a cat lol If they say no four legged animals buy a cat with two amputated legs [img]graemlins/dunno.gif[/img] lol
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Cats are great! I love my cat, and I have no regrets on getting him.
I would suggest doing lot's of research and since you want a Himalayan I am assuming that you would be getting it from a breeder, well they are the best people to talk to about getting your cat. They can give you the best advice for your breed of cat.
As for shedding, I hope your not bothered by that cause it's major with a himalayan also lots of grooming. For me this was something I didn't want so I choose a non-shedding cat and he's hypoallergenic too.
Male cats aren't bad at all but they should be neutered or more than likely you will have to deal with spraying and them being generally high strung. Once they are nutered they are the best and lots of people say they are more friendlier than females, as they tend to be more solitary.
So do your reasearch and talk to some breeders even hit up a cat show your sure to find lots of info there.
I would suggest doing lot's of research and since you want a Himalayan I am assuming that you would be getting it from a breeder, well they are the best people to talk to about getting your cat. They can give you the best advice for your breed of cat.
As for shedding, I hope your not bothered by that cause it's major with a himalayan also lots of grooming. For me this was something I didn't want so I choose a non-shedding cat and he's hypoallergenic too.
Male cats aren't bad at all but they should be neutered or more than likely you will have to deal with spraying and them being generally high strung. Once they are nutered they are the best and lots of people say they are more friendlier than females, as they tend to be more solitary.
So do your reasearch and talk to some breeders even hit up a cat show your sure to find lots of info there.
