To add to this: Dixie left this world and I was broken hearted. She
sent me Copper. I really wanted a brother/sister/friend for him. Two
weeks later Thomas showed up. They are wonderful brothers and they
now have Bob, a dog, to train. I really believe cats and dogs are
easier in pairs but this is something you have to decide. I hope Bob
will have a dog friend one day but there are lots of things to think
about. He has been with me and the cats 4 months. He is 2 years old
and in need of a lot of attention. That is dog stuff. Re cats: I
really like two or more, especially if I am going to be gone a lot.
On Dec 15, 2010, at 8:27 PM, Bonnie Hogue wrote:
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]
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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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