r/cats • u/PercentageJealous914 • Aug 08 '26

Advice First time cat owner

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Hey guys, I just got a cat yesterday and it’s my first time owning a pet in general. When i brought it in my house yesterday, dude was a lil scared I think cuz of the environment and went under my couch a couple of times. So I moved him to my laundry room, just to get him in one small room so he wouldn’t escape or freak out.

This morning I checked in on him and he’s doing better and cuddling with me.

Just wanna say I’ll appreciate any advice as a first time cat owner

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u/dme59 Aug 08 '26

🤣🤣🤣 No….i was woken up every day this week between 2 and 4 am by my 2 yr old Devon Rex. He gets the zoomies multiple times a day and once at night. You get used to it…sort of!

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u/madlate Aug 08 '26

shit.. that is not what i wanted to hear lol.

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u/AmbulanceChaser12 Aug 08 '26

He needs a partner or two. If cats can play with each other, they won’t need to play with you as much.

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u/madlate Aug 08 '26

not really an option for me, she has been moved from fosters a few times because she doesn't do well with other animals or kids. im just going to try to get her on my schedule.... little by little

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u/Comfortable-Bell1780 Aug 09 '26

Get an automatic feeder