Calling all Cat Experts!

I have two rescue cats (9 year old Kizzie and 2 year old Murphy).  I adopted them separately (within a couple of weeks of each other) and have had them both for 3 months approx.

I am thinking about taking on an 18 month old wee boy (from the same shelter).  He is very calm, friendly and playful (alot like my 2 year old, Murphy).  Can anyone give me any advice regarding introducing a third cat and what their experiences have been.

Thanks in advance.

Hi, welcome to The Cat Site.  

Thank you for thinking about giving a home to another shelter cat. These cats really need help from people like you.

I have a big family of cats and they all get along really well together.

Here are some links to articles you might find useful.

http://www.thecatsite.com/a/the-multi-cat-household

http://www.thecatsite.com/a/introducing-cats-to-cats

Let us know if you have any other questions or if you have any problems. Good luck with the new cat.

Thank you for such a lovely welcome!  

The websites will be really helpful and I'll have a good read of them tonight.

I'm a sucker for a sad story and I absolutely love my cats!  My husband has said we have to stop at 3 though.  I have absolutely fallen in love with the rescue and think he might be a good addition.   Short haired, jet black wee boy.

 I had read on some other sites that it's a nightmare introducing a third.  Someone referred me to this site though for advice as most people seem to be against it.

Thanks so much for your input.  Much appreciated  

Here's a few more links on introductions as well.

http://www.catbehaviorassociates.com/a-simple-little-trick-to-use-during-new-cat-introductions/

http://www.aspca.org/pet-care/virtual-pet-behaviorist/cat-behavior/introducing-your-cat-new-cat

http://jacksongalaxy.com/2010/10/01/cat-to-cat-introductions/