Okay, which one to pick???

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Okay, I went to the shelter today with the hubbie. We have narrowed it down to two cats. Each different, but each beautiful in their own way. I CAN'T DECIDE!!!! aarrggggg

#1 is Chili, a one and a half year old boy, the perfect disposition that i have been looking for.

#2 is Danielle, the five year old girlthat I have been telling you all about with the eye condition. She is a little charmer.

My husband and I can't decide. I am attracted to Chili (perfect disposition), but he will in all likelyhood be adopted much more easily than Danielle, who is hard to adopt because people can't get past her eyes. If I go for Chili, I feel guilty. But then Danielle is equally charming.

OOHh what to do? My brains are frying.

Val, the confused and perplexed...
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Oh I would go for Danielle...grin. But then I really like that name as that is my grand daughters name! And I also love female cats as I find them a bit more loving then most of the male cats I have ever had. Also like you said she is special and may not get adopted. But then you could always get both of them!!!!


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My vote is for Danielle. I've had a soft spot for her since your first posting. I don't think I mentioned this but there is a blind cat named Stevie at the pound near Rene's house and I've told Rene that if nobody takes her by the time we move back east, I want her. Rene said no problem. She will be safe and warm and very loved (she is already but I want to make it permanent). I have this thing for cats that have trouble being adopted.

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I don't know if I missed you saying you can't have 2 cats, but I would get both of them. I have 2 and I will never have just one. They just have so much fun together and keep each other company. I never worry about being gone too long during the day or having to go away on a weekend for business.


2 really isn't any more trouble than one, promise!


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Thank you all for your advice.


I am still torn, but I have a feeling I will go with Danielle. I just don't know yet.

Airprincess suggested I get 2 cats. It was suggested to me at the shelter, but I have never had a pet before. The idea of 2 cats is a very daunting one at the moment.
Maybe down the line...but right now, 1 is all I feel comfortable with. And I don't work, I stay home alot, so the kitty won't be lonely.

aaarrggggggggg my head hurts... picking a kitty is exhausting!!! LOLOLOLOLOL


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Hey..it's easy...just follow these directions. The night before DO NOT SLEEP. Drink lots of coffee and wander the house picturing first one then the other in every spot your eyes settle. About 12 cups of coffee should suffice. At the crack of dawn picture both on your bed greeting you with purrs and kitty kisses. Now awake spouse and have him drive you to the shelter...with all that coffee and no sleep you are in noooo shape to be driving. On the way there,close your eyes and imagine one kitty under each hand..all soft and purring. Don't forget to stay close to service stations...you will definitely need pit stops.

Now on arrival have spouse spin you around rapidly until you reach the cages...you will now see several of each cat. Pick out 2 different ones. You now have your answer.

In short...you are already hooked and landed,you KNOW you are...so stop fighting it.
Take them both..you will never be sorry.
 
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Gee,

I get the feeling that all of you nice people want me to either get Danielle, or both kitties. What would make me think that?

:LOL:
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I would get both. Kitties love to have other kitties to play with as well as their humans. But if I really had to choose I'd get Danielle because she is the least likely one to find another home to go to.
 

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I would get both. When you have one whats one more.
Since they are not kittens they wont run you ragged. If you go away for the weekend then you dont have to feel guilty for leaving one all alone. AP is right two is no more trouble than one.

And they both sound so sweet how can you resist


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Kittyfoot is the expert here - Listen to him - you won't ever be sorry! 2 is as easy as 1 - just ask us kitty nutz - I have 6! Remember the saying someone here has as a signature - one cat leads to another!
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LOL more like 1 led to 11 and now I set the limit at 20 something. I agree with the 2 is better than one, but I also know what personal limits are. It's easier to get them together than to have one take over the house and then try and bring another one in.
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Actually my first thought was getting both but I didn't know your situation. My first experience was getting 2 and I've never been sorry. So my second opinion, get both.

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If it was me not you in this position . . .

I would feel hugely guilty for leaving Danielle because I would be sure she would be put down, not adopted.

But if I really wanted Chili and could only manage one, then I would also, well, resent Danielle if I took her.

Yet if Danielle was a very sweet kitty and I loved her (not just pitied her) then I would be able to leave Chili knowing he would go to someone else in the future.

If I could, I would take both. Two kitties is so very cozy and they will be chums for each other. Just like children in that respect, two amuse each other in a way that adults or humans can't. Remember too that you aren't any good to either of them if you pick one but are always dreaming of the other.


I think you need to think about what you really want deep in your heart and know that it is okay to do that. Even if it seems selfish, even if it isn't politically correct, even if it isn't what everyone here is encouraging you to do.
 
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:LOL::LOL:

I get the idea you are all leaning heavily in favor of Danielle, or both. Well...I have a lot of thinking to do.

I appreciate all your opinions, and advice. I really do.

I will let you know what I decide. In the meantime, keep that advice coming!!

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Oh I hope you take them both!!!!!!!! But if not...please don't leave poor danielle to be put down, just because she has some eye problems, and noone else might want her!
 

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If finanially you can handle two kitties, and if you have the space to keep them, then really two is the best option. Why? because they can grow up together, and when you leave home for work, (if you do work) they will entertain each other for the duration. They give you twice the joy, twice the love.

I would go for the one that I knew that wouldn't be adopted right away, if only one was an option. But if I could, I would take both and never be sorry.
 
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SunLion says:
"I would feel hugely guilty for leaving Danielle because I would be sure she would be put down, not adopted."


"I think you need to think about what you really want deep in your heart and know that it is okay to do that. Even if it seems selfish, even if it isn't politically correct, even if it isn't what everyone here is encouraging you to do."
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Sunlion, Danielle would never be put down. It is a no kill shelter and she will be cared for all her life, or until someone adopts her.

Sunlion, I appreciate your support and advice. I understand two cats are company for eachother, but that isn't always feesable for the owner.
I want to do the best thing, but I know people who only have one cat, and the cat seems very happy.
I will make a decison soon. But I appreciate everyone's advice and wisdom.

Val

 

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Val, get both


Is your kitty going to be an indoor only cat? If he/she is then having a kitty playmate could save your legs from being ambushed around every corner.

I was only going to get one cat because I wanted Basil to bond to me. He did, but he also needed a feline friend, mummy bleeds to easy. If anything I have found it easier since having two cats, and it certainly is snugglier.

Obviously space and finances are big factors in the number of pets you can have, but if these aren't a problem for you, get BOTH! You will thank yourself! (And us for talking you into it
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