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Conference misery::feline_v1

Title:	Meower Power is Valuing Differences
Notice:	FELINE_V1 is moving 1/11/94 5pm PST to MISERY
Moderator:	MISERY::VANZUYLEN_RO

Created:	Sun Feb 09 1986
Last Modified:	Tue Jan 11 1994
Last Successful Update:	Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:	5089
Total number of notes:	60366

1837.0. "Should I get another??" by AIMHI::LLEBLANC () Fri Oct 07 1988 10:50

    My 13 year old golden retriever just passed away and the house seems
    like a tomb...
    
    I already have a cat (rather large male) but I'm thinking of getting
    another one and I need some advise.
    
    Alex is an outside/inside (mostly outside when it's nice) and "king"
    of the roost...here's my thoughts
    
    	- I'm wondering if he would be rather put out if I
          did get another kitty, 
           
    	- Should I get a male or a female (I find males more affectionate)
    	  and would Alex adapt more to a female or does it matter.  
                   
    	- Should I get a kitten (would he hurt it or show
          it the ropes) or should I get an older cat.  (I did have a cat
    	  stay with us for a few days that didn't have any claws and Alex
          didn't fight with it)
            
        - OR...am I just being paranoid and just get another kitty without
          all of these questions???
    
    Any advise would be great!  Thanks!!

T.R	Title	User	Personal Name	Date	Lines
1837.1		TOKLAS::FELDMAN	PDS, our next success	`Fri Oct 07 1988 11:15`	7
	You're just being paranoid. If you read through the recent notes (over the past three weeks or so), you'll see that quite a few of us have recently introduced kittens into households with other cats. Gary
1837.2	Don't forget the older set	AKOV88::BROWN	Eight (cats) is not enough	`Fri Oct 07 1988 11:24`	14
	Don't feel limited to adding a kitten, I've been doing just fine adding full grown cats to my household. They have all been neutered and I think that really cuts down on conflicts, but I've added both males and females without any incidents. Find a cat or kitten that you like and that needs a home (just read this Notesfile for possibilities), and go to it! I must confess I have one cat that has not adjusted and it has been over a year so I don't think he ever will; this has escalated to out-and-out bloodshed forcing us to keep him physically separated from the rest. Fortunately he gets along very well with the dogs, he just hates other cats. And he is super affectionate with us, sleeps curled up on my pillow! Jan who's_learning_to_say_"the_inn_is_full"
1837.3	How about Nellie?	MAMIE::RUSSO		`Fri Oct 07 1988 12:31`	9
	Hi.... I have an adult female cat who was abandoned that needs a loving home. She is used to being outside. Her story is in basenote 1712. She is still outside and it is getting COLD! Maybe she could fill the gap. Mary P.S. I am located in Celmsford Mass.
1837.4	Another possibility	CSSE::MORRELL		`Fri Oct 07 1988 16:46`	8
	Also, check out note 1815. I don't think she was able to place her female yet, (she sits down the hall from me). I know she is leaving this weekend, so maybe you can contact her if you are interested. Kathy
1837.5	Still trying......	CGHUB::LYNCH	Eve 264-2978	`Tue Oct 18 1988 20:10`	16
	I have successfully introduced kittens into my house without major problems. Adult neutered cats actually are documented on taking to kittens and 'mothering' them. I have a 6 1/2 yr old, 15 lbs. male cat that let a kitten sleep all over him and he even cleaned it on occasion. If yours is neutered you may have better luck. Not only did they adapt well in the house, but Scuff goes outside on a harness and the kitten wanted to follow. I had to get another harness and let her outside. They do fairly well, sometimes getting the lead crossed, but for the most part Scuff owns the yard and 'protects' Sneezy when she joins him in backyard frolic and patrol. I have three kittens to offer if you are interested....call me I am located in Nashua/Merrimack area.