Should I take in this stray?

glencatman

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Five days ago I had to put down a 12 year old cat to cancer. Her sister, who is also 12 is still with me, but also has cancer. I just saw an ad on facebook about a lost kitten who keeps showing up a someone's door meowing, but that person can't let that kitten in because she has a dog that wouldn't allow it. Should I take that kitten in until some claims it or adopts it? My main concern is that my remaining cat might be further upset by a new cat after losing her sister.
 

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Are you ready for a new cat? Losing two beloved pets one after the other close together must be so traumatic. You might need time to grieve before you can take on a new kitten. Remember what a handful a kitten can be. There is no guarantee that anyone will claim or adopt it. Are you able to give this kitten a forever home if that happens?

If you think a new kitten will help you get over losing your other cat and can offer one a home then taking in this lost kitten will definitely help it a lot. Is it possible to keep the kitten and your older cat separate? Kittens don't need a lot of space, a small room of her own will be fine. Then you can decide whether to introduce the new kitten to your older cat or not.

I'm so sorry for your loss, it must be an awful thing to go through.

 

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If the kitten is meowing at someone's door, it's likely hungry, lonely, and scared. Yes, I would take it in. You can keep it in a separate room and gradually introduce it to your other cat. Your other cat would likely welcome another mate, and I wouldn't be surprised if it assumed a parental role towards the kitten. If things don't work out, you can find a home for the kitten. In the mean time, it's not safe out on its own.  
 

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If the kitten is meowing at someone's door, it's likely hungry, lonely, and scared. Yes, I would take it in. You can keep it in a separate room and gradually introduce it to your other cat. Your other cat would likely welcome another mate, and I wouldn't be surprised if it assumed a parental role towards the kitten. If things don't work out, you can find a home for the kitten. In the mean time, it's not safe out on its own.  
I agree with both my collegues.

Also, the rule of thumb, if you see a kitten who is astray, and you arent sure what to do.

The rule of thumb is you help it as well you can and want, preferably by taking it in.   Have it in a quarantene room if necessary (its often so).

And seek parallelly after owners.

If you dont find the old owners, take your decision from there: adopt yourself or seek after other new owners.

Also, who knows, this kitten may be sent to you from Above, although happened to begin and meow at the wrong door.

Try and give it a chance, you will regret it otherwise.

Good luck!
 
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So sorry about your loss.  But you know, Stephan has a good point - perhaps your Rainbow Kitty is trying to tell you something?  I truly believe they watch over us, even after they're "gone."  If you are asking yourself the question, chances are you've already got an answer.  Good luck - to you and the kitten!
 
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