When to add a 2nd cat? and what type? - Page 2

Susan · 11-09-2012, 08:09 PM

I wouldn't worry about male vs. female. In choosing your next cat, try to find a kitten that gets along with other cats, is around the same age as your male (say 6 months to a year), and has a similar personality. So, if your male is shy and quiet, choose another shy/quiet cat. If your male is very active and spunky, choose another active/spunky cat.

Professor Chaos · 11-09-2012, 08:20 PM

My cat seems generally friendly towards me. He is active and likes to play a lot... he will play with people, or by himself. He shreds yarn and string, and plays with his cat toys when he is alone.

My only complaint with him is that I wish he'd be more of a lap cat, or sleep on my bed. He is resistant to those things for some reason.

The local shelter has 4 kittens by my house, but they are about 8 weeks old, and from the same litter. I'd hate to just take 1 of them away from the group, especially without knowing its eventual personality.

The shelter also has a small variety of cats under 1 year old, both male and female.

tigre86 · 11-09-2012, 08:25 PM

^ Talk to the workers at the shelter you want to adopt from. They should be able to tell you which cat would fit your wants/needs and the personality/age/activity level of your cat. He seems to have a pretty mellow personality so he'll probably get along with almost any cat.

Professor Chaos · 11-09-2012, 08:36 PM

11-09-2012, 08:09 PM	#11 (permalink)
Susan Premier Cat Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 4,947	I wouldn't worry about male vs. female. In choosing your next cat, try to find a kitten that gets along with other cats, is around the same age as your male (say 6 months to a year), and has a similar personality. So, if your male is shy and quiet, choose another shy/quiet cat. If your male is very active and spunky, choose another active/spunky cat. __________________ Dogs have owners. Cats have staff.

11-09-2012, 08:20 PM	#12 (permalink)
Professor Chaos Kitten Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 8	My cat seems generally friendly towards me. He is active and likes to play a lot... he will play with people, or by himself. He shreds yarn and string, and plays with his cat toys when he is alone. My only complaint with him is that I wish he'd be more of a lap cat, or sleep on my bed. He is resistant to those things for some reason. The local shelter has 4 kittens by my house, but they are about 8 weeks old, and from the same litter. I'd hate to just take 1 of them away from the group, especially without knowing its eventual personality. The shelter also has a small variety of cats under 1 year old, both male and female.

11-09-2012, 08:25 PM	#13 (permalink)
tigre86 Cat Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 104	^ Talk to the workers at the shelter you want to adopt from. They should be able to tell you which cat would fit your wants/needs and the personality/age/activity level of your cat. He seems to have a pretty mellow personality so he'll probably get along with almost any cat.

11-09-2012, 08:36 PM	#14 (permalink)
Professor Chaos Kitten Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 8	Some potential candidates: Petfinder Adoptable Cat \| Domestic Short Hair-Black \| Crowley, TX \| Elvira Petfinder Adoptable Cat \| Domestic Short Hair \| Fort Worth, TX \| SW WARRIER Petfinder Adoptable Cat \| Domestic Short Hair - Orange And White \| Fort Worth, TX \| Ross Petfinder Adoptable Cat \| Siamese \| Fort Worth, TX \| SW Gonzalo Petfinder Adoptable Cat \| Ragdoll \| Fort Worth, TX \| Sullivan Petfinder Adoptable Cat \| Tabby - Brown \| Fort Worth, TX \| Adler (kind of looks like my cat)

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