I am new to the forum and wanted to post and get advice on my current situation.
I have my own female cat who is 8 years old. Just today, I took in my brothers cat who is also a female and is also 8 years old (he is moving and is unable to take her with him). I was not expecting to take her in but I could not bear the thought of her going to a shelter. I was actually trying to help him find a home for her before he left but no one wanted to take her in..whether it be they have too many animals or they would tell me, "I will pass the word around". Then I would follow up with those who said this, and get no response.
Currently, I have my brothers cat in a play cage upstairs with all she needs and keep her separate from my cat. My cat is already becoming curious and is trying to get into the upstairs bedroom.
I have an extremely small apartment where it might get very hard to keep them separate as my cat basically "owns" the whole apartment. And is set in her ways. Both cats never lived with another cat before either.
What has your experience been introducing 2 older cats? Also, what would you suggest in order to make them both comfortable. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
I have my own female cat who is 8 years old. Just today, I took in my brothers cat who is also a female and is also 8 years old (he is moving and is unable to take her with him). I was not expecting to take her in but I could not bear the thought of her going to a shelter. I was actually trying to help him find a home for her before he left but no one wanted to take her in..whether it be they have too many animals or they would tell me, "I will pass the word around". Then I would follow up with those who said this, and get no response.
Currently, I have my brothers cat in a play cage upstairs with all she needs and keep her separate from my cat. My cat is already becoming curious and is trying to get into the upstairs bedroom.
I have an extremely small apartment where it might get very hard to keep them separate as my cat basically "owns" the whole apartment. And is set in her ways. Both cats never lived with another cat before either.
What has your experience been introducing 2 older cats? Also, what would you suggest in order to make them both comfortable. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.