Questions About Cats

[NoahsMommy]

The general rule of thumb when adding a new cat to a household with a resident single cat (especially when the resident is female) is to pick a VERY, VERY docile, non-teritorial cat. Or...probably the best option...is to add a kitten. Kittens don't usually need to act territorial and Shadow can show the newby the rules and that this is HER house.

But, like Slick said, make sure Shadow's wishes and lifestyle are your number 1 priority. If she doesn't like other cats, its really not fair to add one.

Lots of luck with your decision! Welcome to PT, btw.

Take care,
Kelly

[G535]

My cat attacked every other cat that I tried to bring home, didn't matter if they were old, middle aged, kittens, friendly or not, he'd go for them, claws and teeth showing. As far as he's concerned wherever I live is his home and his only, definitely no other cats allowed.

[Beauty17]

And just because a cat is declawed doesn't mean that it won't fight or act territorial. My sister adopted a cat that was already declawed, and she defends her territory against all comers, including (admittedly easily intimidated) greyhounds.

[aki]

My cat attacked every other cat that I tried to bring home, didn't matter if they were old, middle aged, kittens, friendly or not, he'd go for them, claws and teeth showing. As far as he's concerned wherever I live is his home and his only, definitely no other cats allowed.

Chuck is the SAME WAY! I have never been able to have another cat in the house, ever. Or the fur will fly!

He loves the dog though and will snuggle with her.

[rosethecopycat]

Well, it's more than a matter of bringing a cat(s) home.

It's about isolation and slow integration.

P.M. me if you want all the details,


Also, I think you are on the right track by looking at males for Shadow.
Now, try and think of the more laid back type cats, such as the Snowshoe and Flame Point Siamese males. (available at shelters and rescue orgs.)

There are definite tendencies having to do with markings and colors of cats to consider. Many tend to fall into personality categories based on their markings.

Mixed genders is a good rule of thumb, not to say that same sex placements won't work, but there can be issues that arise due to territory, etc.


I don't think you've given it a fair try yet, with Shadow

Best of Luck

Rose
siameserescue.org

[catmandu]

I ma very lucky in that The Found Ctas have accepted all New Comers with a minimum of fuss and bother.
I think that its all how you introduce them.
I know how most people feel when they see a Cat that needs a home.
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We hope that things work out and you soon have an Addition.