Hello!
My wife and I are interested in getting another cat, and we've got some circumstances that I'd love to get some advice on...
Our current cat is gray long-haired tabby mix named Sophie, and she has a very distinct personality. She'll be 2 years old in June, and we got her when she was only 5 weeks old. She's a spoiled rotten cat, with a very finicky demeanor. She can be as sweet as you can imagine, and then she can also be pretty moody. She's the only pet we have, but we often have to be gone from the apartment for lengthy periods, and would love to get another cat to keep her company. Also, we would enjoy taking another one in.
I'm not experienced in multiple cats, so any advice would be swell, but i do have some specific questions.
-What age would be ideal for our situation? would a kitten be best to be raised under Sophie's rules? or would an older, or same age cat be best?
- What sex would be ideal for a female? she's Spayed, and we would adopt a neutered male... does it matter? is one combination best?
- Are certain breeds best for acclimation? We plan on adopting a rescue, but were wondering if there was a certain type that we should look for.
- What are the tricks of the trade to acclimate them? keep them separated for how long... sharing food, litter, water, etc...
- are we crazy for wanting another one?
I've heard some vet's say that adopting another cat will do absolutely nothing for Sophie, only make her pissed off that there's another cat in the house. I've heard that only litter mates, or cat's adopted young will share a nap, or groom eachother. I'm just trying not to get my hopes up about it. We have such a special relationship with our cat, and are concerned that adopting another might have a poor effect on Sophie's disposition...
any advice would be swell!!!
thanks so much!!!
My wife and I are interested in getting another cat, and we've got some circumstances that I'd love to get some advice on...
Our current cat is gray long-haired tabby mix named Sophie, and she has a very distinct personality. She'll be 2 years old in June, and we got her when she was only 5 weeks old. She's a spoiled rotten cat, with a very finicky demeanor. She can be as sweet as you can imagine, and then she can also be pretty moody. She's the only pet we have, but we often have to be gone from the apartment for lengthy periods, and would love to get another cat to keep her company. Also, we would enjoy taking another one in.
I'm not experienced in multiple cats, so any advice would be swell, but i do have some specific questions.
-What age would be ideal for our situation? would a kitten be best to be raised under Sophie's rules? or would an older, or same age cat be best?
- What sex would be ideal for a female? she's Spayed, and we would adopt a neutered male... does it matter? is one combination best?
- Are certain breeds best for acclimation? We plan on adopting a rescue, but were wondering if there was a certain type that we should look for.
- What are the tricks of the trade to acclimate them? keep them separated for how long... sharing food, litter, water, etc...
- are we crazy for wanting another one?
I've heard some vet's say that adopting another cat will do absolutely nothing for Sophie, only make her pissed off that there's another cat in the house. I've heard that only litter mates, or cat's adopted young will share a nap, or groom eachother. I'm just trying not to get my hopes up about it. We have such a special relationship with our cat, and are concerned that adopting another might have a poor effect on Sophie's disposition...
any advice would be swell!!!
thanks so much!!!