Time To Move On?

[Sevaede]

I agree. Only you will know when you are ready.

Our Tier died exactly three weeks before my birthday in '05. On my birthday, my boyfriend (then, now husband) and I had just arrived back to our apartment for my birthday supper. On the steps was a tiny, injured, malnourished, dirty kitten. He looked almost exactly like Tier. We took him in and that cat is our meow-less Soni Bunny. (medium haired tuxie boy)

[Freedom]

That depends on SO many things, most of which remain a mystery to me after all!

When my Amber died, even though I had other cats, I thought I'd "never" get another cat. It was over a year before a cat crossed my path and stayed.

When Dazzle died, I had other cats and thought I'd wait a bit. Just 3 weeks later, Crystal entered my life, a scrawny action packed 2 pound terror. (we STILL call her the "Terror on Four Paws," she's a calico. )

So I've decided that I just never know. Good for you for asking about this kitty. Either way should be great news; either he already has a home, or he is getting one with you!

[Queen of Poop]

You will just "know" when it's right. Your heart and your brain will commisserate and agree. It will be like magic.

[doolittleky]

Everyone one is different. Some have to have one right away and some people take more time. There is no "right" answer. I think you will know when the right time is. Also if you feel the right time is now. Kt_luvs_kitties has a few fosters that she has been looking for good homes for. maybe you can pm her. She really needs to find home for these fosters.
Melissa

[catmandu]

Actually I have always had at least one Cat.
After Pouncer passed on Mr Scrappy was only alone for a few weeks and Michael came.
After that is history and more Cats.
You will know when the time is right for another Companion.

[G535]

It's a little over two months since Finnigan died and I have just this week started looking at the local shelter cats but only on the web site. I have always had a cat around but they all found me, I'm not really used to the idea of going out and finding a cat.

[Russian Blue]

It's been almost 4 months since Nakita passed and I can't imagine getting another cat anytime soon. I'm fortunate that we're currently renovating the house which will delay getting a cat since I don't think (for me) getting a cat now would be the right choice.

But I totally understand the silence. I miss everything 'cat'. The house feels like a shell without a feline in the house. I almost wanted to run right out and get a cat so the house wouldn't feel so empty and silent. But, that would have been a mistake for me.

I think you need to deal with your emotions so that if a new cat enters your life, there will be no guilt or resentment towards the new feline. Listen to your heart, it will tell you if you are ready to accept a new one into your life.

Good luck with both your heart and your journey on finding the right companion.