Questions on dealing with no kill shelters

[phesina]

I think it is standard for no-kill shelters to have as part of their adoption agreements that, in case the adoption does not work out, the adoptee is to be returned to the shelter. And they work hard with the potential adopters to determine the cat(s) that would be good matches for the adopter and his or her present cat(s).

[sasvermont]

I think ANY cat needing a home would make sense. I know that some shelters do kill unwanted cats and they will continue whether you adopt one or not. I think your having such unusual living circumstances with a blind cat your first concern should be compatibility. Apricot Rose sounds really sweet...hint, hint. I would put a bid in. She is so pretty, a good age, and if they are being honest, a perfect cat friend for your cat that is blind.

You have had your share of cats passing on and I hope it slows down a bit. I went through that one year and it nearly broke my heart.

Let us know what you decide. I love little Ms. Rose.

[Vermontcat]

You will still be saving a cat from a shelter to give it a better life with you, that is the important thing.
I agree with Sas, I think that Ms Rose would be a good match, she is an orange female which isn't that common and she is a pretty & fluffy lady like your Robin and Peanut were. It sounds like she is a total lovebug too which I think you and Terry and Jack would all enjoy having her around.
Not too sure about the name Apricot, I do like the Rose part or you could call her Rosie.
I do think you should ask about her and see if the shelter thinks your home would be the right one for her.
(I think she looks like a great match but you all need to meet her first and see how she gets along with Jack.)

[Edwina's Secretary]

I like Miss Apricot and I like her name! It is purrfect for a pretty orange girl!

[emily_the_spoiled]

I have 6 blind/limited vision cats, so I have had some of the same questions you have. Over the years I have found that it is easier to adopt a cat with similar abilities, i.e. I adopted 3 blind cats that were all around the same age. My logic at the time was because they were all relatively young then, no one cat would have "superior" abilities. So they all grew up together and do just fine.

[krazyaboutkatz]

I'm glad to hear that you're aleady wanting to adopt another kitty. I don't think that it's too soon to inquire about one or two. Out of the two the you posted about, I also think that Apricot Rose would be the best match. You usually can't go wrong with adopting an orangie. I hope that whoever you decide to adopt will get along great with Cracker Jack. Good luck.

[Barbara]

I know how you feel. After Tigris passed we wanted to leave Filou alone as he was seriously ill and we did not want to put him under more stress. But after Filou passed we only waited for a week... It was just too sad in the house. So I would recommed another boy kitty. I feel the ladies are the bossier ones and a young boy might be a better fit for CJ... However I wish you good luck and it is totally right to ask all theae questions. You may want to fond as much as you can about those babies.