Hello all,
As some may know, nearly three months ago I adopted a brand new kitten that I introduced to my resident cat. Of course the introduction was a bit rocky - cats I suppose rarely take kindly to new comers, however, I'm happy to say now that my two boys get on very well - the kitten sometimes bullies my resident cat, but I see my resident cat trying to engage him in play quite frequently so I know they really have grown attached! It was a rough and rocky road, but I'm so happy they're happy.
All that being said, I now have a friend who wants to give me his 5 year old cat as his significant other (Who is moving into the house) does not like her.
The cat apparently is aggressive towards her and only likes limited contact with him. Prior to him talking about giving the cat away, I suggested he give her valerian to calm down (As was suggested to me here from fellow users!) and also to take her to the vet to rule out health issues. He didn't follow through with either suggestion
Now he says he just doesn't want to deal with her and began talks of having her put down - I offered to take the cat before she's put down! But I back peddled a little on it as I'm not sure if I'm totally in over my head. I'm fairly new to cats so I'm no cat expert or anything and my resident kitty JUST adapted to the new kitten coming to stay. I'd hate to stress him out more with yet another roommate (Then again, she's an older kitty and may grow to like my cat and may put the kitten in his place even! lol), but I can't be sure.
I guess my question is - would a third cat in such a short period of time be too stressful for my resident cat? Will it be too stressful for me? Am I too inexperienced for a problem kitty?
Not sure what to do, but I'd hate to see an otherwise healthy cat put to sleep.
As some may know, nearly three months ago I adopted a brand new kitten that I introduced to my resident cat. Of course the introduction was a bit rocky - cats I suppose rarely take kindly to new comers, however, I'm happy to say now that my two boys get on very well - the kitten sometimes bullies my resident cat, but I see my resident cat trying to engage him in play quite frequently so I know they really have grown attached! It was a rough and rocky road, but I'm so happy they're happy.
All that being said, I now have a friend who wants to give me his 5 year old cat as his significant other (Who is moving into the house) does not like her.
The cat apparently is aggressive towards her and only likes limited contact with him. Prior to him talking about giving the cat away, I suggested he give her valerian to calm down (As was suggested to me here from fellow users!) and also to take her to the vet to rule out health issues. He didn't follow through with either suggestion
Now he says he just doesn't want to deal with her and began talks of having her put down - I offered to take the cat before she's put down! But I back peddled a little on it as I'm not sure if I'm totally in over my head. I'm fairly new to cats so I'm no cat expert or anything and my resident kitty JUST adapted to the new kitten coming to stay. I'd hate to stress him out more with yet another roommate (Then again, she's an older kitty and may grow to like my cat and may put the kitten in his place even! lol), but I can't be sure.
I guess my question is - would a third cat in such a short period of time be too stressful for my resident cat? Will it be too stressful for me? Am I too inexperienced for a problem kitty?
Not sure what to do, but I'd hate to see an otherwise healthy cat put to sleep.