Re: [Felvtalk] how to know if your only needs a friend?

2010-12-17 Thread Claudia Veiga
I think it depends on the cat, I have knowns very sweet and friendly female cats who like being with other cats, I know some others on here made genralizations about female cats, but I wouldn't do that, I think it really depends on the cat, jsut like I don't liek to generalize about people.

Re: [Felvtalk] how to know if your only needs a friend?

2010-12-17 Thread Sharyl
Good point Claudia. I currently have 6 house kitties ranging in age from 18 yo to 14 wk old. Zippity-doo-dah, the baby, is the only male. I've found age plays more of a role in how well cats get along. My 18 yo girl just ignores the rest and will put them in their place if they bug her.

Re: [Felvtalk] how to know if your only needs a friend?

2010-12-17 Thread Natalie
Yes, I agree - but I believe that generally, males are more outgoing, and much easier to tame than feral females. I have plenty of very cuddly felines, even my tortie who acts like a dog (only to me)...she follows me like a dog. -Original Message- From: felvtalk-boun...@felineleukemia.org

Re: [Felvtalk] how to know if your only needs a friend?

2010-12-17 Thread Melinda Kerr
I agree completely. My 18mo old female with cancer who receives chemo has accepted the kitten since day one. When she doesn't feel like playing she patiently lets him know. When he doesn't back of she makes it quite clear she doesn't want to play! I've felt like she acts like a momma kitty.

Re: [Felvtalk] how to know if your only needs a friend?

2010-12-17 Thread Mike Finch
I'm with you Claudia!! The reality is that there are no rules... only imagined tendencies. :) I recently saw a very sweet movie called The Answer Man. I highly recommend it. In it, the lead female character said three things that she lives by that I totally love. 1) Never take advice

Re: [Felvtalk] how to know if your only needs a friend?

2010-12-17 Thread MaiMaiPG
They are all so different and sometimes our expectations have something to do with their actions/reactions. I have been blessed by friends that get along, even if it takes a while for them to work things out. Ebony and Mitu worked it out and they worked it out with Mai Mai and Allie (two