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Should we get another cat?
We just unexpectedly had to put our younger cat down. We have a 16 year old cat that never got along that well with him but she has shown signs of missing him (wondering, looking in his favourite spots). We don't want to upset her but am wondering if it is a good idea to get another cat(settled adult NOT kitten) or wait a while or not at all til she is gone. We love cats but do not want to upset her at her age. I am home for now but we both work in the summer and I worry about her being alone?
Any ideas?
2 Answers
- 7 years agoFavorite Answer
It really depends. Cats are very social creatures, but some cats are territorial and it stresses them out to have another cat in their territory. In that instance, no...I wouldn't suggest it. You would need to think about how your relationship was with your younger cat and the older one. A lot of times it's just an incompatibility issue...for instance, the younger cat is much more energetic, in the other cat's face, wants to play or tries to dominate the older/tired cat. Those kinds of issues can be taken care of with adopting an older, more settled cat like you mentioned. (There are PLENTY of good senior cats out there for adoption and shelters often offer steep discounts for taking one into your home). For instance, two older females are much more suited than an old female, and young male. An older male would do well generally with an older female (vs another male, especially if not neutered).
- Anonymous7 years ago
I think another cat would be a good idea. If your living cat is 16 years old, she might not live much longer. But I bet she'd love a new kitty playmate! The choice is up to you!
