I want a kitten

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I do. *sigh* I want a kitten who will cuddle. I want a kitten who wont bite me and will sleep with me at night. I want 2 different personalities instead of one. I just worry so much about Zoey hating another cat. Biting another cat. I know she would because she's feisty. But then I wonder, would she like a playmate since I'm at work all day? Would she kill the other cat while I'm gone?
Then there's the fact that I live in a 1 bedroom apt. All I would have is the bathroom to keep a kitten until they get introduced. What if they dont get along ever? Would she get along with a male or female better? Why am I thinking about this since I told myself I could never get another cat and make Zoey hate me. My heart beats fast when I think about this. One cat is hard enough to take care of and worry about. But then I see so many people here have more than one cat and they all get along. How??? I guess I'm just thinking outloud.
 

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I think she would like another cat. I thought moe and neo would HATE the kittens and they did at very very first, but once I did the perfume trick everythign was fine. Why don't you try her around yoru neighbors new kittens and see what she does? Having two cats is twice the fun of one, just think off all the pics you could take.
 

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Wel Sicycat , this is tuff and only you can answer to that . 2 cats in a small apartment is not to much @ all . But lets take a look at Zoey , hmmmmmm . You know she may not like a other cat , she is to spoilt by you
and I don't mean it in a bad way . Zoey may change a little in her ways and may even ignore you for a while . And it may take you a very long time with Zoey to accept the other one and then on the other hand she may like a kitten to play with and you wont have any problems at all .Yes and a new kitten would have to slowly introduced to her with you being there when they are together . Maybe you can get from your neighbour one of her kitties to visit for a while and see how she react , just a thought for you . As I said , only you can answer to that . Good luck
 
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The neighbors kittens are still sick so I cant do that now. That's a good idea though.
 
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What's the perfume trick? Is that like the Vanilla Extract trick?
 

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Personally I wouldn't do it, not a kitten, an older cat that could hold it's own against Zoey, maybe. Zoey is not like most cats, she has a history and a bad one. Her life began finally with you, jepeordizing that could mean disaster, or Zoey could completely love a new cat or kitten. You give her so much, I really don't think she wants more than she already has. If you lived in a bigger place it would be worth the gamble, but the stakes could be quite high. And Sicy, Zoey is special because you made her so!
 

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except you don't put the perfume on the cat, you spray the perfume in the air, stick you hands out and get them scented, then let them dry then rub the cat- the reason, some perfumes can be toxic to cats. The extract is safer.
 

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Oh boy...this is a toughy for sure. I can totally understand why you would want another kitty however, I agree that you have given Zoey SO much love and attention that I would wonder if she would get jealous OR if she would love another kitty.

ON THE FLIP SIDE:
I'm no expert, but I tend to think that cats need a companion when their human mommy's (or daddy's) are not around... My four boys groom each other, sleep with each other, (lay out in the sun together) and play together when I am not here -- so it makes ME feel better when I get busy that they have each other...


Oh what's a mommy to do?

 
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Well.. I was thinking a kitten because then Zoey wouldnt feel as threatened. I certainly dont want to jepeordize my relationship with Zoey.. I just *sigh* always wanted a cuddle cat and Zoey is not one
Hissy what do you think of letting Zoey meet one of my neighbors kittens? When their cold is gone of course.
 

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Zoey's personality reminds a lot of Corkscrew. However when I first got Corkscrew I had another cat named Zasper, he didn't like her too much but he dealt with her. After Zasper passed away he became very lonely and depressed so I decided it was time to get another cat. Within a few hours he was so in love with Tibby. I tried to keep them separated, I slept in an extra room with Tibby and she stood by the door and yowled all night and Corkscrew scratched at the door so finally around 4 a.m. I couldn't handle it anymore so I opened the door and went to sleep. When I woke up the two of them were best of friends, they do everything together. And I think it helps Corkscrew a lot, he is such an active cat and as much as I know he loves me I can tell he has a hard time trusting me. But trusting another cat is so much easier for him. He has someone to play with, which made him a little less aggressive, he no longer ran up to me and attacked to get me to play. So I think a kitten would be good for Zoey.
 

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Oh and maybe you'll end up in my situation where my two cats are so opposite of each other that they balance each other out. Tibby is such a little cuddlebug, I can pick her up and sing and dance and she gives me head bumpies and purrs like crazy. But Corkscrew is so much fun to play with and chase around and he likes to chase me, he's so much more active than Tibby. But at night I have Tibby to cuddle and sleep on the pillow with me.
 

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Hm. I hear you saying you want a kitten because *you* want a kitten to snuggle and be a lap cat. Not because *Zoey* needs companionship. I think that you should think of the best interests of the cat first, and your own last.

I got a second cat because I knew Sam needed extra stimulation, but I also knew he got along really well with other cats. And it worked, they wrestle and play, if they have been apart (sleeping) for even an hour, they groom each other, they love being in the same room.

But if Sam was needy with me, or if he didn't like other cats, or was a nervous personality, no matter how much *I* wanted another cat, I would not have gotten one.
 
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Thank you for sharing your stories. I would like to hear more stories.

I do know that Zoey lived with a dog before I got her. I dont know anymore details than that.

When she sees cats outside on the patio she just watches them intensly. When they move she runs to the bedroom to get a closer look. She's only hissed once at a cat but that's because it came real close to the screen. Another time there was a cat maybe 2 feet away on the patio and they just sat there and looked at each other.
 
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Originally posted by Sammie5
Hm. I hear you saying you want a kitten because *you* want a kitten to snuggle and be a lap cat. Not because *Zoey* needs companionship. I think that you should think of the best interests of the cat first, and your own last.
I want both. When I spoke to an animal communicator she also suggested a buddy for Zoey when I'm gone all day long. Zoey eats her toys when I'm not home. Well she used to, now I hide the dangerous ones.
 

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I forgot to add…

Peanut was 2 when I brought Rocko home.... they adjusted to each other well. Peanut basically raised Rocko. Then Rocko (1) and Peanut (3) raised GoGo... about 4 years went by before I adopted Spot... Then GoGo, Rocko and Peanut raised Spot. My older boys loved new kittens... (Awwww, Now I want a kitten, too! *Sniff*)

One time (and one time only) I brought an older cat into this house and that's when the disaster occurred for me... My four boy started urine spraying the walls, fighting with the new cat and they ended up annihilated my dining room. It got so bad, we had to replace 22 feet of sheet rock and tear the carpet out...Check it out ... what a nightmare!

I ended up having to find the older kitty a new home. She is with wonderful lady who only wanted one kitty and to this day, they are very happy together...*whew*

 

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Well it's a bit of a 'Sicy' situation I mean sticky!


I don't think Zoey would agree with another cat, but it's your descision.

We have a Tortie persian called Mae and she came to us from Australia and we introducted her to our Old girl and the litter of kittens in our inside cattery and she loved them she got on with them just fine- the kittens grew up and got sold overseas and she started to hate other cats- she bet every single cat we had up- so we placed her in temporary care with Nana(she's still there) and she loved the cats there but then started getting wild. We can't place her by her own because she howls and she's the biggest 'person' cat she loves every human bean on earth! So Mae is a bit of a hard situation.

Good Luck Sicy & Keep us updated!
 
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Originally posted by kimward34
I forgot to add…

Peanut was 2 when I brought Rocko home.... they adjusted to each other well. Peanut basically raised Rocko. Then Rocko (1) and Peanut (3) raised GoGo... about 4 years went by before I adopted Spot... Then GoGo, Rocko and Peanut raised Spot. My older boys loved new kittens... (Awwww, Now I want a kitten, too! *Sniff*)

One time (and one time only) I brought an older cat into this house and that's when the disaster occurred for me... My four boy started urine spraying the walls, fighting with the new cat and they ended up annihilated my dining room. It got so bad, we had to replace 22 feet of sheet rock and tear the carpet out...Check it out ... what a nightmare!

I ended up having to find the older kitty a new home. She is with wonderful lady who only wanted one kitty and to this day, they are very happy together...*whew*

See that's why I was thinking a kitten.

omg @ your house damage
 

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Originally posted by Sicycat
See that's why I was thinking a kitten.

omg @ your house damage
...not to say that didn't have some hissing moments around here when I brought a baby home. Overall... my big boys seemed fascinated by a baby cat. At first, they would just stare and "lightly" paw at the new kitten... then a few days later, I'd find the baby curled up, sleeping up against one of their bellies... *sniff* it was so CUTE!

As far as the damage went....yeah, it was bad. On the bright side, here's a pic of the damage repaired -- LOL! They have never behaved that way since...

 

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The other thing to think about is timing. I had Sam for 1 1/2 years before we brought Bailey home. So he was really settled and confident, and knew his territory. And he showed Bailey the ropes. I have had her since February, and find that she is *still* gaining confidence and learning new things about this home. It amazes me to see how long it really takes for cats to feel at home in new situations. For example, it was a full 5 months before Bailey would ask to be picked up. And she has only in the past week dared jump up on the bed. So I would not be in a hurry in any case, Zoey needs to feel very confident with you to not be threatened by a newcomer.
 
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