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I rescued my little Houston at one day old when his mother left him behind to care for her two other kittens. I bottle fed him (reading lots and learning as I went), raised him, and he is now a year and a half. He is my entire world. My vet calls him "a bratty bottle baby" because he can play rough and always wants attention. But I am convinced that since I am all he knows in this world, he just sees me as his mother, food source, and only friend and playmate.
So here's the thing... When I rescued him there were at least 12 other cats and kittens on the property that I fed and cared for (fixed, shots, winter shelter, the works.. even got many of them adopted.) My Houston was forced to be a part time outside kitten (stupid boyfriend) and had lots of other kittens to snuggle up or play with. But everyday, without fail, he would be at my door crying and desperately trying to paw it down. For hours. If my heartless boyfriend was home Houston wasn't allowed in. Don't worry, I left him. Houston and I now live alone together on a farm. He is a strictly indoor cat. But he is also without his kitten friends.
But whenever I leave, even if it is only for a minute to run to my car, he cries. Anywhere from 5-10 mins. And as soon as I walk in the door he runs over and greets me extremely affectionately. He cuddles with me whenever he isn't running around like a maniac playing with his favorite toys. Sometimes his play gets rough and he "attacks" my arms or legs like he would to another kitten. It hurts me and I hate scolding him, but it hurts.
I think he's desperately lonely. I am a commuting college student and gone for long periods of time.
HERE'S MY QUESTION (In case you don't want to read my wordy history) I found a woman who rescues and raises bottle babies and finds them good homes. She has a beautiful 6 mo orange female kitten. Should I adopt her? I'm afraid that Houston will be overly protective of me, or that our amazing relationship will change. But maybe that's a good thing? Maybe I'm being selfish and he should have another cat to latch onto instead of me? Thoughts?
Thank you!
Leah & Houston
I rescued my little Houston at one day old when his mother left him behind to care for her two other kittens. I bottle fed him (reading lots and learning as I went), raised him, and he is now a year and a half. He is my entire world. My vet calls him "a bratty bottle baby" because he can play rough and always wants attention. But I am convinced that since I am all he knows in this world, he just sees me as his mother, food source, and only friend and playmate.
So here's the thing... When I rescued him there were at least 12 other cats and kittens on the property that I fed and cared for (fixed, shots, winter shelter, the works.. even got many of them adopted.) My Houston was forced to be a part time outside kitten (stupid boyfriend) and had lots of other kittens to snuggle up or play with. But everyday, without fail, he would be at my door crying and desperately trying to paw it down. For hours. If my heartless boyfriend was home Houston wasn't allowed in. Don't worry, I left him. Houston and I now live alone together on a farm. He is a strictly indoor cat. But he is also without his kitten friends.
But whenever I leave, even if it is only for a minute to run to my car, he cries. Anywhere from 5-10 mins. And as soon as I walk in the door he runs over and greets me extremely affectionately. He cuddles with me whenever he isn't running around like a maniac playing with his favorite toys. Sometimes his play gets rough and he "attacks" my arms or legs like he would to another kitten. It hurts me and I hate scolding him, but it hurts.
I think he's desperately lonely. I am a commuting college student and gone for long periods of time.
HERE'S MY QUESTION (In case you don't want to read my wordy history) I found a woman who rescues and raises bottle babies and finds them good homes. She has a beautiful 6 mo orange female kitten. Should I adopt her? I'm afraid that Houston will be overly protective of me, or that our amazing relationship will change. But maybe that's a good thing? Maybe I'm being selfish and he should have another cat to latch onto instead of me? Thoughts?
Thank you!
Leah & Houston