So I'm getting a cat...

QuintViskup

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This is Sophie.

For years I have been trying to get my landlord to let me have a cat.
He always said "blow it out your ass".
This week I finally had enough, so I did what any smart man would do... I sent my wife to ask him.

Well sure as shit, we are getting a cat.

So like responsible adults we went to our local humane society (which is suspiciously expensive I discovered) but sadly (and happily) we fell in love with this girl. I will certainly question thier pricing but I'll pay it just to have this girl home with us.
She picked us, I walked by her and gave her a quick scritch on the head (because the wife was kind of set on another cat), darling Sofie let out the most ridiculous noise ... I stopped and laughed ...
I asked the volunteer "what the hell was that" to which she responded "ya, it freaks people out".
So I leaned in real close to Sofie and said "make the noise again"...
She raised an eyebrow and went "mlewmp".
I burst into laughter, the cat gave me a headbutt and said "mlewmp"
I immediately called my wife over and told her we found our cat.
The cat looked her in the eye and made the noise... Laugher erupted and she agreed that we found our cat.
This sweetie has found her forever home.

More pics to come as soon as we are approved for adoption.

BandannaNinja

I adopted my cat Kinsley this just past April. She's my best buddie, and I can't think of my life without her.

9 years ago |

thebigcheese

Following you for ricidulous cat noises!

VanceatronBay

My oldest cat picked me, in a similar way. Congrats! Favoriting for cute kitty updates :D

UpvoteNazi

Love the cat! I love getting pets from shelters, but then I get sad because I think of the pets I couldn't take from the shelter.

NorthCrusade

Smol paws <3

SyyGuy

*Pterodactyl screech*

charnard

dots for mlewmp

clevernever

Congratulations @OP. She looks just like my girl I lost after 20 happy years together a few months ago. Love her dearly.

Daealis

One reason shelters have a big upfront payment is to deter assholes from adopting one and abandoning it the next day. It's the commitment.

trogdorrulez

I seriously think you got the reincarnation of my cat. Noises and all

TheGreatSheep

That looks suspiciously like my cat... it stopped me in my tracks.

Mlewmp for anyone who wants to hear it. https://youtu.be/dz8K5ms7GvI

Sntsnc

I've had this post open for a week. OP delivers. <3

ender00000

One of my cats rarely meows, but makes all kinds of different noises instead; one of them sounds like she's being tortured badly, but it …

…just means she's carrying something in her mouth. Freaked me out a few times, because she normally only does it when noone's near.

assntitties

As for the pricing and it seeming made up on the spot: a lot of rescues charge differently for kittens/puppies vs adults vs seniors. 1/2

Prices drop as they get older. So that may be why it seemed weird to you. Source: family owns a rescue.

imuniquejustlikeeveryoneelse

AstronomyDropOut

Wifey - the hero we need, not the hero we deserve

flashums

They get everything done

HellaFoxyLady

Imagine how her power increases when she becomes a Mom!

Sasskat

Post videos!

ohmygodwhywouldyoudothat

"Oh sweetie, why won't you lift your head above the water?" video came to mind.

JebediahJones

It took you years to think to send your wife?

It took years for my wife to grow enough cahones to ask him

retardwrangler

Your cat might not have cost them much but another needed $5000 surgery, adoption fees spread the costs around so they can keep running.

ComradeQuestionx

Shes adorable. Need more pics please.

YourLordNSavior

THATS WHAT MY CAT LOOKS LIKE

ulnek

I think they raise their prices depending on how many animals they are keeping so they can keep up with the expenses. Maybe.

Phullonrapist

Adoption fees cover a lot more than what you are paying for. Just means you are getting an animal that is all up to date medically and such

Agreed so it's worth it to me ... I just wish the response had been more concrete rather than wishy washy

To be fair, I also think there is a "can you actually afford an animal" situation that goes on.

Also they seemed to base it on her age which I thought was a weird thing ... She's four ... Umm $220? Ya $220

ImaginationJuice

Over here younger ones are more expensive than older ones, simply because everybody wants a kitten so they sell older ones cheaper

They outright ask that which is smart. Price wasn't the weird part it was the number pulled from thin air which seemed odd

type1dave

My cat's name is Sophie, too! and she's also a gray tabby!

gbray0700360

Yes! More pics and a video! I bet she was tired of being at the shelter.

IntelligenceWithoutAmbition

Grey kitties are really ridiculously weird and amazing. (Source: human slave to a grey murderfloof.) Congrats on the kit!

disneyeyes

Congrats on the new family member op! Awwww so cuuuute! Glad you adopted!

Greeneyeddevil

I reaaaally want to know what wifey said.

Can I get a cat... It was that simple. She's prettier than I am though

droptableusers

Videos please! Need to hear mlewmp!

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Sxyn

Yes, please.

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Agreed

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These are the best dots

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You have many temporary followers until we see a video. Use this power wisely.

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slitherysnek

I'm excited to hear this silly sound!

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SarahDactyl82

I apologize for any misunderstanding ... Sadly I won't get her for a few days because of the adoption process. I wish I had her here now

Iteki

Please tell me when you post the mlewp video.

pudgychicken

It's okay, just remember to update us when you can <3

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PeteTusk

. mlewmp

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sleepingsheep01

https://youtu.be/dz8K5ms7GvI

CacaFueg0

Congrats on that fluffball!

Ryoself

I have a maine coon kitten. She "talks" almost the same as Sophie :D

Wiredgen

Awww!

As soon I get her home there will be plenty of video.

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HPKazz

First time I'm following someone!

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charliegrs

WHEN WILL YOU BE HOME

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amieeblair

Must hear cute cat noise!!

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LiRivera

Are you there yet?

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Sheepyhead

We crave the mlewmp!

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DirtyAxeWound

How bout now??

EveCaffeine

It's been hours!! How far away is your house??

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KittyTrousers

How old is she OP?

According to the shelter she will be 4 in April.

Wetop

Hey, you promised us a video!

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Pls OP

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I'm now following your account so I won't forget to listen to this precious kitty

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When will u be home!!

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Video!

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Please....

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littlemorte

I paid $250 to adopt my dog... the rescue has lots of expenses, the fees are what covers some of it but not all.

Shiron14

The humane socitey, near me, is a non-profit so they live off of donations and adoptions

insaneinthemembrane001

Wow, I only paid 75 for my dog but this was also 10 years ago. Darn inflation but better than paying 2000 for a puppy mill dog.

OldIronsides

I paid $75 for my smaller one 4 years ago, and $30 for my large one the summer before last.

2/2 I paid $30 for a sheltie that was in animal control, he was so bad that I spent $5000 in vet bills that year. Sadly my ex kept him

My dog was a puppy mill breeder, the rescue also uses that money to go to secret auctions and buy animals from puppy mill breeders.

But isn't that supporting the puppy mills?

They take away the stock they need,legally they can't just take them,so they go incognito (cause they're not welcome)& get the ones they can

Interesting. I thought puppy mills were illegal.

2) so unless they have an agreement with the owners (like my dog) to not kill them when they don't give enough puppies, they can't do much

And I agree. It's not an unreasonable amount but it seemed a bit arbitrary and a number pulled out of thin air .... No set rate so ...

How much was it?

LMeire

They do that so junkies don't grab their animals and resell them at a profit to animal testing labs.

$220 which is OK but it was "ummm ... Hmmm $220?, Ya $220"

SJhook

Around here, grown cats are usually $75, but I've seen younger kitties go for $150 or $250. It depends on what all they need medically.

I found my baby kitten, and by the time I got her shots and spayed, it was like $400 total. I don't think shelters make $$ on their rescues

Pupcakes

They definitely don't. My cat was found as a kitten and covered in mites, fleas and had worms. 3 vet trips and ~$1k later, but I love her

muffinburp

Sometimes you're paying for their spay/neuter and their food for their time. Sometimes that doesn't even cover their medical expenses. :)

But you made the right choice. Shelters are a better way to go

I agree. She's so sweet I don't care how much she is to adopt

At the shelter here cats are often free. When they are not I believe they are $50. Maybe $75. Dogs are normally $75. I got mine for $30

They were having a special.

caralily

Yep. Mine was spayed, had a chip, shots up to date, but since she was an adult cat, she was free. I think the difference is city (1)

animal control paid by taxes vs. the charity shelters. (2)

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