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Opinions please
I know I have to make the decision myself, but I'd like to collect some
opinions before I do so. Here's the situation. Since Skeeter went to the Rainbow Bridge, Lindy has been an "only cat". She seems to like that, which isn't too surprising. She joined the family when Skeeter had been hear for a couple of years, and it didn't take two weeks to establish that Lindy was now head cat. They tolerated each other, and would sometimes lie only an inch or two from each other, but they never cuddled or groomed the other. I know that sooner or later I'll get another cat. However, I was putting it off, because I'm going to Australia, probably for four weeks, in April. I thought it wouldn't be too nice to leave a relatively new cat for such a long time. However, Lindy has turned into a lap fungus and is usually close to me when I'm home. She used to sit in my lap briefly once or twice a week. Now it's two or three times a day, and often for an extended period of time. Now I'm worrying that she might be lonely if she doesn't have company all the time I'm gone. When I travel, the boy next door comes over once or twice a day and feeds whatever cats I have at the time. He also pets them if they want petting. (Skeeter usually hid) However, that's a long time alone, and considering that I get greeted when I come home from the market, I'm wondering if I shouldn't get Lindy a companion fairly soon so she won't be alone when I go. Of course I realize there's no guarantee that she and the new cat would be best buddies. What do you guys think? Joy |
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"Yoj" wrote in message
... I know I have to make the decision myself, but I'd like to collect some opinions before I do so. Here's the situation. Since Skeeter went to the Rainbow Bridge, Lindy has been an "only cat". She seems to like that, which isn't too surprising. She joined the family when Skeeter had been hear for a couple of years, and it didn't take two weeks to establish that Lindy was now head cat. They tolerated each other, and would sometimes lie only an inch or two from each other, but they never cuddled or groomed the other. I know that sooner or later I'll get another cat. However, I was putting it off, because I'm going to Australia, probably for four weeks, in April. I thought it wouldn't be too nice to leave a relatively new cat for such a long time. However, Lindy has turned into a lap fungus and is usually close to me when I'm home. She used to sit in my lap briefly once or twice a week. Now it's two or three times a day, and often for an extended period of time. Now I'm worrying that she might be lonely if she doesn't have company all the time I'm gone. When I travel, the boy next door comes over once or twice a day and feeds whatever cats I have at the time. He also pets them if they want petting. (Skeeter usually hid) However, that's a long time alone, and considering that I get greeted when I come home from the market, I'm wondering if I shouldn't get Lindy a companion fairly soon so she won't be alone when I go. Of course I realize there's no guarantee that she and the new cat would be best buddies. Thats about 6 months for a new cat to settle in - can't see a problem there. And I'm sure Lindy will appreciate the company. Yowie |
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"Yoj" wrote in message
... I know I have to make the decision myself, but I'd like to collect some opinions before I do so. Here's the situation. Since Skeeter went to the Rainbow Bridge, Lindy has been an "only cat". She seems to like that, which isn't too surprising. She joined the family when Skeeter had been hear for a couple of years, and it didn't take two weeks to establish that Lindy was now head cat. They tolerated each other, and would sometimes lie only an inch or two from each other, but they never cuddled or groomed the other. I know that sooner or later I'll get another cat. However, I was putting it off, because I'm going to Australia, probably for four weeks, in April. I thought it wouldn't be too nice to leave a relatively new cat for such a long time. However, Lindy has turned into a lap fungus and is usually close to me when I'm home. She used to sit in my lap briefly once or twice a week. Now it's two or three times a day, and often for an extended period of time. Now I'm worrying that she might be lonely if she doesn't have company all the time I'm gone. When I travel, the boy next door comes over once or twice a day and feeds whatever cats I have at the time. He also pets them if they want petting. (Skeeter usually hid) However, that's a long time alone, and considering that I get greeted when I come home from the market, I'm wondering if I shouldn't get Lindy a companion fairly soon so she won't be alone when I go. Of course I realize there's no guarantee that she and the new cat would be best buddies. Thats about 6 months for a new cat to settle in - can't see a problem there. And I'm sure Lindy will appreciate the company. Yowie |
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"Yoj" wrote in message
... I know I have to make the decision myself, but I'd like to collect some opinions before I do so. Here's the situation. Since Skeeter went to the Rainbow Bridge, Lindy has been an "only cat". She seems to like that, which isn't too surprising. She joined the family when Skeeter had been hear for a couple of years, and it didn't take two weeks to establish that Lindy was now head cat. They tolerated each other, and would sometimes lie only an inch or two from each other, but they never cuddled or groomed the other. I know that sooner or later I'll get another cat. However, I was putting it off, because I'm going to Australia, probably for four weeks, in April. I thought it wouldn't be too nice to leave a relatively new cat for such a long time. However, Lindy has turned into a lap fungus and is usually close to me when I'm home. She used to sit in my lap briefly once or twice a week. Now it's two or three times a day, and often for an extended period of time. Now I'm worrying that she might be lonely if she doesn't have company all the time I'm gone. When I travel, the boy next door comes over once or twice a day and feeds whatever cats I have at the time. He also pets them if they want petting. (Skeeter usually hid) However, that's a long time alone, and considering that I get greeted when I come home from the market, I'm wondering if I shouldn't get Lindy a companion fairly soon so she won't be alone when I go. Of course I realize there's no guarantee that she and the new cat would be best buddies. Thats about 6 months for a new cat to settle in - can't see a problem there. And I'm sure Lindy will appreciate the company. Yowie |
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Yoj wrote:
What do you guys think? I would get two littermates, young ones. Seriously. They will provide company *and* keep each other occupied if Lindy wants to be left alone. -- Victor Martinez Owned and operated by the Fantastic Seven (TM) Send your spam he Email me he |
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Yoj wrote:
What do you guys think? I would get two littermates, young ones. Seriously. They will provide company *and* keep each other occupied if Lindy wants to be left alone. -- Victor Martinez Owned and operated by the Fantastic Seven (TM) Send your spam he Email me he |
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Yoj wrote:
What do you guys think? I would get two littermates, young ones. Seriously. They will provide company *and* keep each other occupied if Lindy wants to be left alone. -- Victor Martinez Owned and operated by the Fantastic Seven (TM) Send your spam he Email me he |
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"Cheryl Perkins" wrote in message
... Since you aren't going until April, I would get the new cat right away. I think it's only fair to warn you that the cats may take quite a while to become adjusted to each other, so you need to allow for that. It took weeks (seemed like months at the time!) for Mandy and Betsy to get on. I kept one in the bathroom when I wasn't at home, and let them 'get aquainted' when I was home. I nearly gave up because of the fights. When I talked about it to the vet, she told me not to attempt to referee cat battles, but just to ensure they had safe places to hide and let them settle their own differences. It worked. I think the companionship they have was worth the initial settling-in problems, but you need time to allow for the problems, too. I usually have a friend come in like you do when I have to be away, but when I had to travel after I got Mandy but before I got Betsy, I left her with friends rather than leave her in the house alone. Absolute saints, they were, too, since Mandy went into heat unexpectedly, just before her spay date which was just after I got home. They kept her in, even though she is an extremely determined and loud and mouthy cat at the best of times. I can just imagine what she was like in heat. I *asked* about earlier spaying, too, but it was 'Oh, Doctor doesn't like spaying them too young.' She was 6 months old. Oh, well, no harm done. -- Cheryl Thanks, Cheryl. I suspect you're right. Yes, I'd say your friends were saints. Are they still friends? G Joy |
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"Cheryl Perkins" wrote in message
... Since you aren't going until April, I would get the new cat right away. I think it's only fair to warn you that the cats may take quite a while to become adjusted to each other, so you need to allow for that. It took weeks (seemed like months at the time!) for Mandy and Betsy to get on. I kept one in the bathroom when I wasn't at home, and let them 'get aquainted' when I was home. I nearly gave up because of the fights. When I talked about it to the vet, she told me not to attempt to referee cat battles, but just to ensure they had safe places to hide and let them settle their own differences. It worked. I think the companionship they have was worth the initial settling-in problems, but you need time to allow for the problems, too. I usually have a friend come in like you do when I have to be away, but when I had to travel after I got Mandy but before I got Betsy, I left her with friends rather than leave her in the house alone. Absolute saints, they were, too, since Mandy went into heat unexpectedly, just before her spay date which was just after I got home. They kept her in, even though she is an extremely determined and loud and mouthy cat at the best of times. I can just imagine what she was like in heat. I *asked* about earlier spaying, too, but it was 'Oh, Doctor doesn't like spaying them too young.' She was 6 months old. Oh, well, no harm done. -- Cheryl Thanks, Cheryl. I suspect you're right. Yes, I'd say your friends were saints. Are they still friends? G Joy |
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"Cheryl Perkins" wrote in message
... Since you aren't going until April, I would get the new cat right away. I think it's only fair to warn you that the cats may take quite a while to become adjusted to each other, so you need to allow for that. It took weeks (seemed like months at the time!) for Mandy and Betsy to get on. I kept one in the bathroom when I wasn't at home, and let them 'get aquainted' when I was home. I nearly gave up because of the fights. When I talked about it to the vet, she told me not to attempt to referee cat battles, but just to ensure they had safe places to hide and let them settle their own differences. It worked. I think the companionship they have was worth the initial settling-in problems, but you need time to allow for the problems, too. I usually have a friend come in like you do when I have to be away, but when I had to travel after I got Mandy but before I got Betsy, I left her with friends rather than leave her in the house alone. Absolute saints, they were, too, since Mandy went into heat unexpectedly, just before her spay date which was just after I got home. They kept her in, even though she is an extremely determined and loud and mouthy cat at the best of times. I can just imagine what she was like in heat. I *asked* about earlier spaying, too, but it was 'Oh, Doctor doesn't like spaying them too young.' She was 6 months old. Oh, well, no harm done. -- Cheryl Thanks, Cheryl. I suspect you're right. Yes, I'd say your friends were saints. Are they still friends? G Joy |
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