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<blockquote data-quote="katya02" data-source="post: 329139" data-attributes="member: 2884"><p>I think that's an aspect here. husband grew up without pets, only a few chickens his brother brought home from school that eventually went into the pot. I insisted we have pets for the kids growing up, as I feel it's important. husband has become very attached to one of the male kittens we're raising to be a future stud; he likes animals; but as you say, there's a cultural idea that animals are for work or food and should never be too high in one's priorities. </p><p></p><p>The pet sitter idea is good, except that cats are extremely susceptible to viruses and other 'bugs' and having someone come to my place from caring for other animals would almost certainly introduce viruses into my cattery. The ideal person would be someone without any cats (or minimal indoor pets), who is willing to learn the routine and be meticulous. A virus that would cause only a minor inconvenience to a pet owner could be a catastrophe for a cattery.</p><p></p><p>I've been trying to find someone who I can teach the routine and offer part-time work to, who could step in if we were all called away in an emergency. I just haven't found them yet.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="katya02, post: 329139, member: 2884"] I think that's an aspect here. husband grew up without pets, only a few chickens his brother brought home from school that eventually went into the pot. I insisted we have pets for the kids growing up, as I feel it's important. husband has become very attached to one of the male kittens we're raising to be a future stud; he likes animals; but as you say, there's a cultural idea that animals are for work or food and should never be too high in one's priorities. The pet sitter idea is good, except that cats are extremely susceptible to viruses and other 'bugs' and having someone come to my place from caring for other animals would almost certainly introduce viruses into my cattery. The ideal person would be someone without any cats (or minimal indoor pets), who is willing to learn the routine and be meticulous. A virus that would cause only a minor inconvenience to a pet owner could be a catastrophe for a cattery. I've been trying to find someone who I can teach the routine and offer part-time work to, who could step in if we were all called away in an emergency. I just haven't found them yet. [/QUOTE]
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