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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We have had a mouse infestation and we never want mice again.  We are animal lovers and we have two kids - ages 14 and 12.  We have a 5 year old mini Goldendoodle who we love.  We are thinking of getting a cat (kitten?) both because of the mouse problem and because we'd like another animal, and we don't want to get another dog (money, walks).  We don't know much about cats, and we think that raising from a kitten might be better than adopting an adult.  We also have allergies, but I've read that there is such a thing as hypoallergenic cats.

Give me some advice (and I know I should be prepared to get blasted because this is DCUM, but please - if you don't have experienced-based advice to give just move on).  [/quote]

1. Your kids ages.  You know you’ll have a cat for about 15 years (if it’s a kitten) — which is way beyond when your kids will have moved out.  Something to think about.

2.  Mice.  Don’t count on your cat being a mouser.  There is no way to know ahead of time.  I caught mine one morning who had cornered a mouse.  All my cat did was push his nose into the mouses cheek so far that it made the mouse’s eye squish shut.  LOL.  Worthless in the way of hunting.

3.  Cat vs kitten.  A kitten is likely to bond easier with a resident pet than an adult cat.  Some adults are good with dogs though.  Check with your local shelter.  They can steer you based on what they have observed about the personality.

4.  Allergies.  There is no such thing as a hypoallergenic cat.  You’re allergic to their saliva, not their fur.  So, yes, you can even be allergic even to a hairless cat.  With that said, you might be LESS allergic to one cat’s saliva over another.  Not allergy free though.

Hope this helps![/quote]

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