| Title: | Meower Power is Valuing Differences |
| Notice: | FELINE_V1 is moving 1/11/94 5pm PST to MISERY |
| Moderator: | MISERY::VANZUYLEN_RO |
| Created: | Sun Feb 09 1986 |
| Last Modified: | Tue Jan 11 1994 |
| Last Successful Update: | Fri Jun 06 1997 |
| Number of topics: | 5089 |
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I have a 11 year old neutered male and I think he gets lonely
when I'm gone and I would like to get him a buddy. Would it be
better to get a female or male kitty? Whichever one I get, I
will have him/her spayed/neutered when he/she is old enough.
I was wondering if anybody had any opinions about whether a
middle-aged male would get along better with another male or
would a female be better?
In the past, I have had other cats at the same time as Tiger
(my boy) and he has almost always gotten along well with them.
There was one exception, an adult female, that Tiger never got
to like but she was neuotic IMO. Our neighbors used to have a
rabbit that they would let wander around the neighborhood and
Tiger loved the rabbit. I'm concerned because Tiger has been
the only kitty for a long time and the main reason I am considering
getting another kitty is for him.
Anyway, any input would be appreciated.
Nancy and Tiger
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| 3522.1 | WR2FOR::CORDESBRO_JO | set home/cat_max=infinity | Thu Apr 12 1990 21:39 | 6 | |
All my cat psychology books say that a neutered male is the easiest
to deal with trying to introduce a new cat to. They say that it
doesn't matter whether the new kitten is male or female, as long
as the introduction is done properly.
Jo
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| 3522.2 | Introductions hints | SCCAT::STEINBECK | Thu Apr 12 1990 22:51 | 6 | |
Jo,
Any hints on successful introductions?
Also, you are in my area - Santa Clara. Do you know of any kitties
that would like a great home?
Nancy and Tiger
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| 3522.3 | As a matter of fact... | WR2FOR::CORDESBRO_JO | set home/cat_max=infinity | Thu Apr 12 1990 23:04 | 20 |
Nancy,
It just so happens that I do know of some kittens that may be needing
a home (don't I always?).
I was at my vet's office this week and she had a litter of three
kittens that were about 16 days old. They were abandoned and
mommy-less, so my vet and her staff have been looking out for them.
They are all cream, one or two with white feet (if memory serves),
two girls and a boy. Let me know if you are interested, they are
absolutely adorable!
I have lots of hints for successful introductions. I can get long
winded on that topic, so send mail if you want some help with it.
Also, I think that there is a keyword for introductions. You might
check those notes out, lots of good information.
Glad to hear of another "local" noter!! :^)
Jo
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| 3522.4 | see keyword NEW_CAT | VAXWRK::SKALTSIS | Deb | Thu Apr 12 1990 23:30 | 3 |
you might want to check out the notes with the keyword NEW_CAT.
Deb
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| 3522.5 | The search is the fun part! | BOOVX2::MANDILE | Fri Apr 13 1990 12:50 | 7 | |
Sounds like your kitty would accept pretty much either
a boy or girl. Now you get the fun of finding a new
kitten/cat! (I'm envious!)
OOOOHHHHH, cream colored kittens, they sound sooooo cute!
L-
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