Hi,
I have two rescue cats one 4 years, one 18 months both had since kittens.
These 2 'tolerate' each other and play fight sometimes, they don't snuggle together or anything like that but do get along fine - but generally my 4 year old likes to lounge around, hates being pestered by the 18 month old and hissies or runs away when the younger one wants to play most of the time - leaving the younger one bored and restless so I try entertain him with toys.
However, I was thinking about getting one more. As I have the space, the money and the time, a huge animal lover here.
Yet I'm wondering if a) 3 cats is too many to look after and b) what would happen if I introduced a 3rd ESPECIALLY if it was a female. Both these boys are desexed as would be the female (I would get another shelter cat, possibly another 18month - 2 year old not a kitten this time). I would hope that it would be a playmate for my younger one. Yet I know this could work the opposite and both may gang up on my older one. Also would a female cat play with a male cat as I've been told they have quite different behaviours - females being more connected with their owners and quieter while males generally more playful and aggressive.
Also, in about 2 years time I plan on getting a puppy. And another 2-3 yrs after that another puppy as I want two dogs and feel it's good they have playmates.
So these all are factors I have to take into account. I found a female cat that is 18months old looking for a home and I must admit I;m very tempted so suggestions welcome, thanks.
ps. I probably should also note that my council only allows 2 cats and 2 dogs per household unless you get a permit/pay for pass something like that. I will however be moving from this council area in 4 months - does it matter the council restrictions like these when I would never have 50 cats, only 3 ?!
I have two rescue cats one 4 years, one 18 months both had since kittens.
These 2 'tolerate' each other and play fight sometimes, they don't snuggle together or anything like that but do get along fine - but generally my 4 year old likes to lounge around, hates being pestered by the 18 month old and hissies or runs away when the younger one wants to play most of the time - leaving the younger one bored and restless so I try entertain him with toys.
However, I was thinking about getting one more. As I have the space, the money and the time, a huge animal lover here.
Yet I'm wondering if a) 3 cats is too many to look after and b) what would happen if I introduced a 3rd ESPECIALLY if it was a female. Both these boys are desexed as would be the female (I would get another shelter cat, possibly another 18month - 2 year old not a kitten this time). I would hope that it would be a playmate for my younger one. Yet I know this could work the opposite and both may gang up on my older one. Also would a female cat play with a male cat as I've been told they have quite different behaviours - females being more connected with their owners and quieter while males generally more playful and aggressive.
Also, in about 2 years time I plan on getting a puppy. And another 2-3 yrs after that another puppy as I want two dogs and feel it's good they have playmates.
So these all are factors I have to take into account. I found a female cat that is 18months old looking for a home and I must admit I;m very tempted so suggestions welcome, thanks.
ps. I probably should also note that my council only allows 2 cats and 2 dogs per household unless you get a permit/pay for pass something like that. I will however be moving from this council area in 4 months - does it matter the council restrictions like these when I would never have 50 cats, only 3 ?!
