A one-cat household-here's the "scoop"

[RICHARD]

I think you should talk to Peanut and CJ.....

[Maya & Inka's mommy]

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

I think you should talk to Peanut and CJ.....

Yep, I think so. All you need to do is find a nice laid back kitty that isn't going to fight for the alpha spot. An older kitty, but not too old, so when Max wants to stalk the kitty can handle it. And maybe Max's stalking will actually turn into play if he has someone who will play back. CJ has been here a little over a year now and I really believe Peanut enjoys having another kitty around. She was on the bed the other morning and CJ was going goofy killing a mousie on the floor. She immediately stopped what she was doing and went to the edge of the bed to see what the commotion was. After he was done and sitting calmly about a foot away from the mousie, she jumped down and went to sniff at the mousie, batted it a little with her foot, watching him warily all the time. He made a slight move and she took off, with him in hot pursuit. It's very hard for me to believe she didn't know that would happen, and actually planned it by getting so close to him and batting the mousie. Of course it ended with her hissing at him and daddy yelling at CJ to stop it, but again, I think she knew exactly what she was doing, and was enjoying herself.

Anyway, all that was hopefully to show that even though at first it might seem like a bad idea to get another kitty, I think in the long run Max will be happy to have a friend again.

{{{hugs}}}

Counter-thoughts on living in a two cat household:
-double the love
-double the snuggles
-double the entertainment
-when one is "in a mood" you can still snuggle with the other
-double the love

Just take your time and don't write it off just yet. Either you'll find another kitty, or better yet, another kitty may just find you.

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

I think you should talk to Peanut and CJ.....

Richard, I think you need to talk to Peanut & CJ......

Edster needs a friend.......

[Cataholic]

Only you will know when the hole in your heart can be bridged with another furry one. Hugs to you at this still difficult time.

Johanna

[catmandu]

I am sure that the Pet Angels ,and Our Lord will arrange for you to find a Nice Starry Girl Cat for Max,so he will have someone to cuddle with.
In thier Own Sweet Time,I pray that a Cat can come into your lives,not to replace Spreckles,but to augument her memory.
We are praying and The Pet Angels are working.

[zippy-kat]

((hugs))

We're here to support you in any decision that you make.

Much love,
Zip

[jenluckenbach]

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