Old Cat, New Cat?

I picked up my first cat about 9 years ago from a local no-kill shelter.

When she was in the shelter, she was in one of the wall cages because she didn't get along with the other cats there.

Today, 9 years later, i've been considering getting a second cat to keep her company. I'm gone every day to work and some evenings - I try to give her as much attention as I can but I wonder if having a feline companion would make her happier.

I just don't know whether or not she's become more cat-friendly in the past 9 years. She's an indoor only cat and she's seen other cats outside the window, and never really reacted aggressively - but that's with a big pane of glass between her and the other cats. Is there any way to tell how she might react to a second cat? Has anyone heard of shelters doing any sort of 'meet and greet' to see if the two cats would get along before actually adopting?

here couple of articles that might be able to help you http://www.thecatsite.com/a/the-other-cat and http://www.thecatsite.com/a/introducing-cats-to-cats

I've read both of those and they are helpful, but I'm sort of looking in a different direction. I want a second cat more for her than for me; If she's going to be unhappy with a second cat then I'd feel pretty bad about bringing one in. That's why I'm curious if anyone's heard of any sort of meet-and-greet type thing for cats.

all i can say try get a cat that have similar personality, i haven't heard any sort of meet and greet thing but if they exist, i don't see it working well because cats are territorial and they not like humans, they don't shake paws and all is good after that, they need to be properly introduce  like the second article i sent you otherwise they might not have best relationship they can with each other  

Be very careful, especially with females. They usually are more loners and don't really get along with others, they accept them, but don't love them. The perfect scenario would be to get TWO male kittens, they would play with each other and leave her alone, and she would have someone to watch and boss around, that has been a good combo in my house! Good luck and keep us posted!