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

[AlleyCat]

I admit, these past few days I have thought about getting another kitty, but I really think it's unfair to Max. He's will be 13 in April......was and will always be the alpha and really doesn't like other kitties. Speckles was stalked on a daily basis until about a week before she passed. I think I'll wait until Max makes the trip, then go to a rescue and adopt two together...maybe siblings or best friends that can't be separated.

As much as I love multi-cat households (I have 4 myself) I can completely understand this. Our eldest cat, Rascal went to the RB nearly 2 years ago. It was not until her journey to the RB did we consider getting more cats in addition to the other one we already have (Onyx.) I do believe some cats are meant to be "only" cats and that sounds how you're feeling about Max. We all know how much you must love Max, and maybe waiting is the right thing to do. And getting two (or more !!) hint .. more !!! is a great idea. In the meantime you have all these kitties on PT to look at !! I sympathize with the loss of your Speckles.

[orangemm]

I'm sorry you lost Speckles and I think we are all especially sensitive after a loved furbaby crosses over to the RB. It's probably wise that you wait and think about it for a while; there are plenty of sweet babies waiting out there and I'm sure there will be lots when you make a decision.

Hugs to you; I'm sure you miss her a lot.

[slick]

I've spent quite a bit of time on Petfinder today. No, I have not made up my mind but just look at this sweetie...her face just jumped out at me. Maybe because she reminds me so much of Speckles.
http://search.petfinder.com/petnote/...?petid=5705458
Thank you all for your words and advice. I really appreciate it. I also called a local friend who knows Max intimately and she thinks that Max would like a roommate but won't make it easy. I'm still not sure. If I choose to introduce another kitty, he/she will be an adult or a senior. Those poor little ones always get overlooked.

Then there is Mae...
http://search.petfinder.com/petnote/...?petid=4866601

[krazyaboutkatz]

Slick, Only you will know when the time is right. I think it's wonderful that you may want to adopt a senior kitty. Both Perrin and Mae sound like sweethearts. ((((HUGS))))

[Barbara]

I know what you are talking about. Our Filou may make the trip during the next years, having kidney failure, and Tigris looks as healthy as can be. Filou is the one who comes under the covers and warms us. Tigris sleeps on the pillow (or on my knees ). I have no idea what to do in case... I must admit without Pet Talk I would feel like it would be too difficult to introduce another kitty but here there are some good stories: Peanut and CJ e.g.

I am sure Speckles at RB will give you advice.

[zippy-kat]

I looked for this thread yesterday afternoon and must've looked right past it! I'm glad Barbara "bumped" it back up.

I had a thought ...
You had mentioned adopting 2 together. Would that be a possibility now? (That's a rhetorical question, you don't have to answer. ) I was thinking that possibly, if the 2 newbies were already bonded, they would stick together and leave Mr. Max alone (and vice versa). Just a thought.

I sooooo wish you could meet Miss Kitty, a sweet girl from our humane society. Her owner passed away. The niece brought Miss Kitty in right after the funeral and told the HS that either they would take her or she'd demand the pound to put her to sleep. Thankfully, the HS didn't turn her away.

Bless you for wanting to give an older kitty a second chance on a loving, furever home! I know that a lucky kitty (or kitties) will be waiting for you at the most perfect time. ((hugs))

[slick]

Zip, without a word of a lie....if I lived close to you, I would take Miss Kitty in a heartbeat.

The strata bylaw only allows for two pets per condo. Offenders are given a $100 fine. If it weren't for that I would definitely take your suggestion of adopting a duo.

I'm still on the fence about this.