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

[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.

[Catty1]

I would love to see these kitties, but when I click on the link, it keeps timing out - on ALL of them! Everyone else seeing them ok?

Good luck, Slick! Take your time. When you're ready.

[Lizzie]

My thought is that if you are going to adopt another cat, you should do it very soon before Max gets used to being the only cat. My Artful Dodger was very much the alpha male, though a small cat, and was still harassing other cats within a day of his death from multiple disorders, he was that bad. The cats who coped with him best were two large, softy silly males and a very agile Siamese female, all senior like Dodger. The softy males simply rolled over and then ran to me for hugs which made everything better. The Siamese shot out of reach and looked disdainful. The others went through hell and two ended up living in the hall cupboard. I know that Dodger would have enjoyed being the only cat, but I also believe he would have been very lonely. It was as though other cats annoyed him but life wouldn't be as much fun without them.

Do you know someone who fosters and would let you "try out" having another cat for a few months?

[shais_mom]

{{hugs}}

[zippy-kat]

Eek! Certainly don't need any fines!


Whatever your decision we're behind you 100%,
Zip

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

Awww, drat! Too bad Zippy is so far away. Miss Kitty sounds like the perfect addition, and then you could have the Nothern division of the House of Orange.

Both Perrin and Mae are adorable and I'm sure either one of them would fit right in. Like others have said, you will know when you find "the one." He/she will jump right out of the screen at you and say "Meowmie, it's me and I want to go home now, okay?" Or, you never know, he/she may just literally cross your path someday..... Either way, you will know, and like Zippy says, we'll support you no matter what decide to do. {{{hugs}}}

As for success stories, I can't think of any better one than HH Edwina and Eddie. Trust me, if Edwina can learn to peacefully coexist, I'm sure Max can too.

[Logan]

I guess I could say the exact same thing that Debbie did about Mimi and Butter, Slick. Mimi, in her younger years, could not tolerate the thought of another cat sharing our household, which she proved when we tried to keep Dwayne, a tiny kitten that my brother found. But, 5 years ago, she decided to allow Butter to come inside. I will warn you that they still are not good friends, and I think that Butter would enjoy a more playful, younger sibling, but I won't even test Mimi on this issue, again, during her lifetime, since she is already 16 years old. They have sort of found a "happy medium" and I don't want to ever upset her again.

That said, you will know when the timing is right, and will find the right kitty to fit into your home. I know the pain you have with losing Speckles. Just take your time, my friend. Anytime a new cat joins the household, it is usually chaotic, but things will settle down. If only cats could be as easy to put together with a new friend as dogs are! That has always been easier in this house, and the cats have always done fine with a new dog friend!

Logan

[RICHARD]

Eek! Certainly don't need any fines!

You must be a parking ticket...You have FINE written all over you!