Shannon
I have to tell you this story...
I got my cat, Stormy, as a 12 week old kitten. She was indoors only. There
was a "yard cat" but they only saw eachother through the window. About a
year after getting Stormy, I decided to go back to school to finish my
degree. I was already working full time, so this meant poor little Stormy
would be alone much of the time. In a move that is the *only* time I've
sought out a cat (they usually just come to me, as Stormy had) I went to the
local shelter and adopted a kitten about 12 wks. old. I brought him home
and said, "Look Stormy -- I got you a friend!"
Hiss, spit, growl, fur on end, very unhappy cat. Oops. I don't think she
ever quite forgave me...
From this I came to the conclusion that humans are social and cats are
solitary. That's undoubtedly not an absolute in either case, but generally
speaking, I think most cats would prefer to be the "only."
ps -- Stormy now shares the house with three others, all "came to me" out of
their need. She's a little pissy sometimes, but I let her know she's
"queen" and let the others know they are to give her utmost respect (she's
the elder puss) and she's adjusted very well.
Good luck!
~Bonnie
----- Original Message -----
From: "Emeraldkittee" <[email protected]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, December 15, 2010 5:28 PM
Subject: [Felvtalk] how to know if your "only" needs a friend?
Whimsy is adapting perfectly to being indoor only! (someone here said 'you
control the door', and it was that simple. a few protests, an escape due
to a foggy glass door, but overall very smooth transition) I'm watching
him closely to make sure he isn't lonely.
I did see him attack another feral who was taking 'his' yard, a few months
after he was fixed. Obviously that doesn't necessarily mean he couldn't
have a pal, but ... we don't really have anywhere to get him used to a new
kitty, they'd have to be together right away...
so, is it a good idea?
should I open the blinds on the door that separates him from his siblings
to see how he reacts to other kitties?
male or female?
If Whimsy has a stronger constitution, would another FeLV kitty
potentially make him sicker with a more virulent version?
again, Whimsy is a boy, about 2.5, asymptomatic.
thank you!!
Shannon
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