Future dad can't contain his excitement about adopting first cat and goes on a shopping spree; cat community gives him a wholesome reality check in the comments

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Blake Seidel • Managing Editor & Brand Manager
Mar 24, 2025 12:00 PM EDT

Howdy, feline fans. Do you remember adopting your first cat? We do. Like it was yesterday. Well, technically we don't remember adopting our first cat because our first cat was adopted by our parents when we were just a toddler (they found her behind a movie theater on their way out from a date night), but the first cat we adopted as an adult actually adopted us. She was a neighborhood cat that just waltzed right into our house and adopted us. We didn't have any choice in the matter, but we really didn't mind anyway.

We remember the excitement of those first few months - buying your new fur baby all the new toys, bonding with them, expurriencing cuddles from your cat child for the furst time….it's a meowgical experience. So, we can relate to the future cat dad in the post below, who is so excited to adopt his first cat that he went on a huge shopping spree. The comments section gave him a reality check…but in the most wholesome way. Scroll down to read it in full!

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    1st time cat dad, picking her up Sunday

    Cat Litter Box With Easy To Clean 8.7" 12" High Side: Effortless Odor Control: Ample Space Unique Buckle Design SUNNY HAND THEM THE WORLD ON A FURRY CARD FLATTER HAND THEM THE WORLD ON A FURRYSAL PLATTER Hand Them The World On A FurryTail HAND THEM THE WORLD ON A FURRYTA PLATTER Platter Cat Litter Mat 2009 CATSTAGES CATSTAGES Tower of Tracks PING Kitte
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  • We did the exact same thing when we got our first cat. We got everything they could ever want and more. And, surprise, surprise, they didn't want any of it. They only wanted the boxes they came in. We'll never make that mistake again!

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    Went on a shopping spree, never had a cat before so starting from scratch. Hopefully I checked everything off. Signed the papers last Friday and picking her up this Sunday... the wait seems like eternity. Can't wait to post her when she is finally home.
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    Spa A Intere
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    Savings_Count_6991 You did great on your shopping spree! She's going to feel so welcome and overwhelmed with love. Congrats on becoming a cat dad! Can't wait to see her
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    Jaded-Mess136 · 1d ago . The only thing she is going to be interested in is the cardboard boxes. Keep those and your receipts!!!
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    SecretImplement8578 · 1d ago Awww she'll be your little girl in no time! Tips for first-timers:
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    1. Be patient! Every cat is different, and gets accustomed to new surroundings, people at their own pace. Ideally, you should a closed room where she can decompress in when she gets there, complete with her litter, food and water (keep food and water as far as possible from litter)
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    2. Play!! Playing with her will be the quickest way to bond, get to know her, and help her adapt. A wand toy is a great way to do this. Try and make the toy move like prey!
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    3. Smells are EVERYTHING. Cats intermingle smells to bond. A quick way to help her adapt to you and the house is to integrate your smells. You can do this by petting her with a sock (especially along cheeks) and just sort of rub the sock around couches, corners etc
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    in the rest of the house. To help her get used to your smell, leave your dirty tshirt in there. I've had tons of cats have their favorite nap spot be smelly tshirts. Good luck, you'll do great!
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    glitter72 1d ago • I don't know what's cuter- the cat or your excitement for the cat :)
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    CatMoonTrade 1d ago . Awww. When I got my kitty I was 29 and I was worried she was injured a few days after getting her and so I had to take her to the vet in my biggest soup pot seses It had a clear top. Omg, memories. She was tiny so she wasn't crammed in there. I was crying and carrying this soup pot to my car.
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    Just remember kitties attach to humans much like kids, w the same emotional structures in their brains. They need time, cuddles and love. Obviously, I'm sure you know this.
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    Educational-War5360 1d ago Top 1% Commenter Aww, it warms my heart not only excited but prepared for a new cat! With worms on a string and all. I will say, just keep in mind you will never have privacy again (especially in the bathroom) and they are very nocturnal so be prepared for 3am zoomies. Thats what makes cats so silly though
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  • The most impawtant thing we learned from our first cat was patience. Patience to give them the time, space, and safety to open up. You can't force cats to do anything, but you can give them the opportunity to be the best versions of themselves.

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    Mewouth 1d ago Aww love this. The excitement to have her with you must be pure joy. I'm so happy for you. Don't forget to posts pics. when she arrives. Have you got a name?
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    azreel187 1d ago . Keep the boxes
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    LittleredridingPnut • 1d ago This is so sweet, she will be so loved! A handful of things that took me a while to learn that I would have appreciated someone telling me-
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    Make sure you get a baggie or some cans of whatever they were feeding her where she is now, as they will need to be switched over gradually to make sure they don't stop eating. Wet food is best, but some cats won't eat it, or are particular about the type of wet food (pate, chunks, gravy, shredded, etc).
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    Get yourself a cat water fountain and keep it somewhere away from their food and their litterbox. Cats are bad at drinking water and will naturally drink more if it is running water, and their kidneys will thank you.
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    Make sure they have shallow, wide stainless steel or ceramic bowls to eat and drink from so they don't get acne from the plastic, or whisker fatigue from the bowl pressing on their whiskers.
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    Handle her as much as she will let you while she's young so she will stay cuddly and friendly.
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    Touch her feet and teeth occasionally so she'll be used to having her nails cut and being handled at the vet.
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    At some point they will run around making sounds like a demonic little gremlin. This is when you know you have a cat. Enjoy your new best friend :)
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    • StarrySpaceCats · 1d ago Aww, you're such a well planned cat dad! I hope your cat enjoys their new home with you, and you become the best of friends!
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    Miau-miau 1d ago . My cats LOVE that donut!!! CLOVER
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