I have recently been in a situation where a lovely, older cat in our shelter needs a new home. My concern of course is how my only cat, Astrid, will take to having a companion, since she is the princess of this place.
The cat I want to take in is an older, large, just neutered male Maine Coon. I suppose he was an abandoned cat and lived in a feral colony and was recently trapped. He was fine around humans in the center and very affectionate, especially since he has really had a rough time since he arrived.
So, I would be adopting a male cat, already stressed from the surgery, grooming, and second rehoming to live with an only female smaller cat who has my complete attention. I know to introduce them slowly, and keep them separate for awhile but I do not want to have to return this poor cat if I take him and Astrid can't deal. He is such a love bug (at least he was the last time I saw him) and needs a good home.
Any advice from those who have been there? How long till you know it will be OK? Any problems between female and male cats?
I know my heart is in the right place but I also want was is best for both cats.
The cat I want to take in is an older, large, just neutered male Maine Coon. I suppose he was an abandoned cat and lived in a feral colony and was recently trapped. He was fine around humans in the center and very affectionate, especially since he has really had a rough time since he arrived.
So, I would be adopting a male cat, already stressed from the surgery, grooming, and second rehoming to live with an only female smaller cat who has my complete attention. I know to introduce them slowly, and keep them separate for awhile but I do not want to have to return this poor cat if I take him and Astrid can't deal. He is such a love bug (at least he was the last time I saw him) and needs a good home.
Any advice from those who have been there? How long till you know it will be OK? Any problems between female and male cats?
I know my heart is in the right place but I also want was is best for both cats.