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| 1168.1 | | SKETCH::BASSETT | Design | Tue Mar 08 1988 12:28 | 17 |
| Lauren,
I know exactly what you are talking about. I live alone too and
go thru that same guilt trip.
Toulouse is proberly sleeping most of the day and when he gets up
he rips the house apart...sounds like he is having fun. Don't feel
guilty. He would proberly love to have a playmate but I don't think
he will hold it against you if you don't bring home a brother or
sister for him. When I get home Asia crawls all over me too and
I love it. I thought about getting another one but they are expensive
and I love the attention I get from having an only child.
If you can afford it and your furniture can hold up - get another
one. I am sure you have enough love to go around.
Linda
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| 1168.2 | Get another | LDP::BANGMA | | Tue Mar 08 1988 13:34 | 9 |
| If you can afford it -- definitely get another cat/kitten. Two
is really no more trouble than one and they will have lots of fun
playing, cuddling, etc. I can almost guarantee that you'll enjoy
them immensely!
The real concern for some people is the cost - it's up to you.
Pam
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| 1168.4 | Go for two! | SKIVT::P_MARGOLIS | Paula Beth | Wed Mar 09 1988 14:13 | 7 |
| Schnapps was the same way when I would return home from a weekend
away. Now that I got Tequilla, they come near the door, say hi,
and go about their business. Even when I am home, one cat is rarely
seen without the other. I'm so glad I went for the second cat!
But if you choose to go that route, beware...The first few days
will be very stressful on the three of you.
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| 1168.5 | I vote for two | FSHQOA::RWAXMAN | | Wed Mar 09 1988 19:08 | 7 |
| If you can afford it, do get another. I really think Chauncey enjoys
having Nikki around even though he doesn't want me to believe it.
I'll admit, it has been fairly expensive for me, but I took in two
strays who needed medical attention. Once the initial expenses
are over, it is mostly just keeping up-to-date on shots, etc. Besides,
I've spent more on toys and treats than I have on the vet bills!
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| 1168.6 | DO CATS GET LONELY? YES | VIDEO::FROST | | Fri Mar 11 1988 13:45 | 4 |
| YES, I BELIEVE CATS DO GET LONELY. I HAVE TWO KITTYS, AND THEY
DO KEEP EACH OTHER COMPANY WHEN I AM AWAY AT WORK. THIS ONE OF
THE MAIN THINGS I CONSIDERED BEFORE GETTING A PET, HAVING A PLAYMATE
FOR EACH OTHER.
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| 1168.7 | one lonely kitty! | FIDDLE::HTAYLOR | Cat lovers are a special breed | Mon Mar 14 1988 12:16 | 13 |
| I agree with .6. I just got home from vacation. My sister took
care of the two cats while I was gone. I called her on Friday and
asked her how the cats were doing. She said that Silver was just
moping around the house. She wouldn't eat and she wouldn't play.
I was very concerned about this. But, when I got home, I sat down
and within 5 minutes, Silver was on my lap, purring away!!! This
morning I fed them, and Silver ate every last drop of food!!! Then
I was playing with her with the kitty tease this morning, and she
actually played! She was happy to see her mommy again. :-)
Holly
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| 1168.8 | lonely-yes,another cat-maybe | GORT::MIDTTUN | | Wed Mar 16 1988 15:27 | 12 |
| I agree. I do think that cats can get lonely. My vet says that there
have been lots of studies in the animal psychology field to back
this up. (I didn't even know there was such a field of study!) But,
I'm not sure that I'd automatically recommend getting another cat.
I have a cat that's always been very needy.She is, however, very
skittish. My vet said she'd probably do best if she were the only
cat in the house (we have also have a HUGE male tabby cat).So, I
think other personality traits should be evaluated before you make
the choice about getting another cat. If the cat has a predisposition
for being very needy, another cat may be perceived as competition
for your affection. Or, it may very well turn out that a playmate
will be "exactly what the doctor ordered".
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| 1168.9 | Kitties Get Lonely, Too | MARKER::REED | | Thu Mar 17 1988 20:19 | 48 |
| I have been perusing this file for a while and finally got the nerve
to answer back. I have introduced myself and the "kids" in the
"introduce the kids" note.
I too agree that pets get lonely. From two separate experiences
I can give examples. I've been a pet-sitter for years and have
noticed that pets DEFINITELY miss their owners when they go away.
They don't suffer as much if they can be left with someone in
a familiar environment than if they're "shipped" off to a kennel.
I have cared for everything from dogs/cats to sheep, goats and horses.
It's a nice feeling too when I go back to sit, they all remember
me. We have a blast.
A few years ago when I had to put my cat Harry (short for Harrass)
to sleep, my roomate's cat, Scooter really missed him. Harry used
to pounce on Scoot when he least expected it, but when Harry wasn't
there any more, he missed him and even went looking around the house
for Harry. Then last year when Scooter got killed, my new kittie
Escho knew something was wrong with Scoot. When I'd get home late
from work she insisted that I give her quality play time and wouldn't
let me sleep unless we'd played for 15 minutes or more. She was
listless, mopey and lonely, too. She really looked sad and followed
me everywhere.
I "rescued" an older kitten (8 months old) sometime later. At first
Escho resented him, hissed at him and just downright intimitated
him. For about a week Brandy was just an orange blur. Brandy also
seemed to be afraid of EVERYTHING!
NOW, the two of them are inseparable! When I get home at night
they both come to the door and "greet" me. Escho tells me about
their day and Brandy proceeds me into the kitchen. I usually have
company for quite a while. I can't even go to the bathroom by myself.
The two of them love to play tag and ROMP through the whole house.
It sounds like two toddlers playing. They sometimes cuddle up and
sleep together or take turns sleeping on the bed with me.
I guess the decision is really up to you. Whether or not you can
afford to cats, whether you and your present kittie want another
cat, etc. I personally was not planning on keeping this cat but
Escho and I have really gotten attached to the "Lump" and really
couldn't be without his antics.
Good luck! Let us know what you do.
Roslyn
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