A question

[catmandu]

I took in Josephine Moosie Gidget Spunkette Killearn Smokey of many names and so far My Resident Found Cats and she have a cold war going on.

We are praying that when you get your Kitten Companion
that Clover will make the New Arrival welcome, after of course first laying down the law!!!

[happylabs]

I took in Josephine Moosie Gidget Spunkette Killearn Smokey of many names and so far My Resident Found Cats and she have a cold war going on.

We are praying that when you get your Kitten Companion
that Clover will make the New Arrival welcome, after of course first laying down the law!!!

LOL!

When I got my first cat back in 2002, my Lab Casey was about 6 years old then. I was horrified to let her near the cat because she was a confirmed (I thought) cat hater. Finally when they got together it turned out Casey really just wanted to lick the kitty and become friends. I am still amazed to think that Casey ended up being a friend to many cats after that until she went to the RB. Labs are just so awesome. I am sure sweet Clover would welcome a new furry friend in her house.

[catmandu]

That may be part of the problem that My Josephine Poppaea Moosie Spunkette Killearn Smokey ^^ had a lot of trouble with the outdoor strays , and hisses at My Found Cats
I dont think that a Two Year Old Cat would actually hurt a Kitten, but they are trying to lay down the law as to who is the boss.

[Taz_Zoee]

I agree with Freedom. It is up to you when you get another kitty. I waited almost a year before I got another one after my Taz died.
Bruce wanted another dog about a week after he lost his Cocker 6 years ago. We got Zoee three weeks after DJ passed.

If you could find an young adult kitty that has experience with dogs that would be perfect. My shelter sometimes knows if cats are dog friendly from foster homes or information given when/if surrendered. But a lot of times we don't know.

I also agree with chocolatepuppy that supervision is a MUST. Especially at first.

[Sowa]

The reason I want a kitten, (as selfish as this is) I feel I bond more closely to a younger animal. I have a cat now, he is 8. I adopted him when he was 2 years old. He is an amazing cat. Nothing bothers him. Clover jumps on him and nips at him and he just stands there and doesn't get upset. I've never see him upset. He just meows and purrs and snuggles. That being said, I don't have the same bond with him as I did with Kiba. Kiba followed be everywhere and always wanted to be with me. I really liked that. I felt she thought I was her person. Just me. I felt good about that. (sorry I'm very weird about this)

Anyway, Clover is getting much better at leaving my cat alone but he doesn't have any claws to tell her to back off. (I adopted an older cat because he was declawed, I didn't have this done so don't get mad at me My kitten will not be.)

I'm thinking once I get a job and have some money again it may be the right time for a kitten. Maybe her and Clover could be friends and play??

Oh one more thing. When I do get my kitten, the Humane Society always spays them before they can leave the shelter. I'm a little concerned about a young kitten being fixed. I really want to adopt from the shelter though I just don't want my kitten to not grow properly or not be healthy. Also if she's in pain from her surgery then comes home to me, will she relate that pain to me and be afraid?

[lvpets2002]

I Say "Do What Your Heart Tells You" Your Feelings & Love Will Be True To Which Way You Go = Cat or Kitten..

[*LabLoverKEB*]

I think that's totally fine to want another cat! But yes, please adopt a kitten as there are literally thousands of kittens needing a loving home. Regarding your question about spaying/Neutering at a young age, that is nothing to worry about. I've seen hundreds of kittens be spayed and neutered at as young as 7 weeks old, wake up totally fine and grow to be healthy cats! So no worries there!

[Taz_Zoee]

My Jax was 9 weeks old when I got him and he was fixed at the shelter probably the week before I adopted him. He's had no issues from this. He is the goofiest cat I've ever had.
If you want a kitten........then get a kitten. I think either way as long as you are saving a life it doesn't matter the age. It's whatever you want.

[mathteach]

We adopted Bentley 2 weeks after Princess died. I needed a kitten to fill the void. We already had Butler, 2 1/2. They are a perfect match. You have to do what is in your heart. Bentley, a boy, was already altered when we brought him home. I am happy that we did it that way. I don't know how we ever lived without him, I would have missed him so much by leaving him at the vet for his operation. Again, do what is in your heart.