Okay, which one to pick???

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Debbie says: "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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Debbie, no no no!!!... I would NEVER leave any animal there to be put down. It is a no kill animal shelter. The cats and dogs there are all cared for all their lives, (they are not even in cages), or until they are adopted.

Please don't worry....I love animals, I love Danielle, Chili, all my babies in the FIV and FeLV rooms.....

Debbie, please don't cry.
They take very good care of the animals there. Of course I know a home is the best. But she or any other cat there will NEVER be put down.

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Val.....Thank you for telling me this....I did not realize it was a no kill shelter...this makes me feel so much better!
I would say then, that the choice is up to you! Follow your heart!
 

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I just have to say....GET BOTH!!!!!!!!! simply because - the more cats the better! !! Its true!! Two kitties are soooooooo much fun to watch together and you get a rest when they play with each other!!! get the TWO! DO IT NOW!!! YOU KNOW YOU WANT TO!!!!! woooohooooooo!!!!!!!

(You'll have to excuse me.. - I never could walk away with just ONE cat... but maybe I'm a sucker...
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Val,

Let me tell you a little story.

Way back in 1994, I had been thinking about getting a cat. My daughter and I were visiting friends in Vermont and one of their cats had a litter of kittens. There were a pair of sister torties. They both had the same beautiful markings only on opposite sides. As I walked into the barn, they were laying on the cement, head to head. I knew instantly that I loved the one looking up at me upside down. That was Mollie Rose.

The day we left, I put them BOTH in the box to take home. I was very hesitant in taking two kittens because I was very new at this cat thing. I kept asking myself "What if it doesn't work out??" "Would I have to find homes for TWO kitties??" So I put one back.

I now have 7 cats and regret not taking Mollie Rose's twin. Don't get me wrong, I'm sure she's loved. All the Wilson House kitties are loved. But I always wonder how she's doing.

So my opinion (and advice if you want it) TAKE BOTH!!! Don't live in the days of "what if". You'll always wonder.

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Okay...

if....IF....IF.... I get both danielle and chili...What if they can't stand each other, and never get along? I only have a one bedroom apartment, so I can't introduce them to each other gradually.

It would break my heart to have to bring one of the kitties back to the shelter....and it isn't fair to them.

What would I do if they just did not like each other?

Thanks...
Val the weary cat seaking gal :paranoid3 :paranoid3 :paranoid3
 

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They will probably hiss and spit at each other for a while but will work out their differenes in their own way. Just give them both lots of love and attention. Believe me, I have many cats who have become best of buds. I never regret it. Here is one suggestion. Take 2 towels. Rub each cat in a different towel and then switch towels and rub the other cat in the towel that you rubbed the first one in. Example: Towel 1 gets rubbed on cat 1. Towel 2 gets rubbed on cat 2. Towel 1 then gets rubbed on cat 2 and towel 2 gets rubbed on cat 1. This way they get each other scents on each other. Best of luck and remember, we're here for you. Good luck and I'm sure you won't regret it.

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If they are in the same shelter they probably already know each other to a certain degree so they might not be too bad. Good luck on your decision.
 

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If, nooooo...WHEN you get both, generally cats will get along fine - or at least tolerate each other, there are LOTS of things you can do to help them get used to each other, some of the suggestions I've heard include putting them in cat carriers (one each of course) and just putting them in the same room together ...or try rubbing each cat with something and giving it to the other cat (if you follow me..?!?!) so that they can get used to each others scent. The best thing is just don't rush them - there may well be a bit of hissing and stropy looks, but given time they usually sort themselves out pretty well, two of my cats absolutely HATED each other when I first introduced them always hissing and spitting at each other - now I can't separate them!! They are ALWAYS together!! Also it does help if they have both been spayed/neutered....

They're more likely to make friends than kill each other! Honest!!



Ooops I see that Frannie has already suggested the towel rub thingy - never mind !! Im a
 
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Elinor,

They are in the same shelter, but in different rooms. I don't know if they have ever come in contact before, but they have not been living together for some time, if ever. And the female, Danielle is a little attention hogging queen :LOL: :LOL: The boy is a gentler, attention seeking gentleman.

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Hi, Vjoy.

I'm glad it's a no-kill shelter, I haven't found any of those in my area yet, but I like to support them when I can.

When we introduced Sparky to Blackie, there was a bit of fighting and hissing. Due to the age and size difference, there were even a few times I thought Sparky was going to be lunch. But they are pretty good friends by now, maybe 6 weeks later. Of course it took a long time because this is already Blackie's home turf and he had to learn to share. Your apartment will be new for both your babies so even though they might be upset by all the changes, nobody is going to be defending territory.

We did have to separate them sometimes and give each one private time with us. We also tried to feed them from different dishes, tho' we only have room for one litter box, so at least they didn't feel threatened about food. Now they share dishes, but I think it helped in the beginning.

And this weekend we have a little kitten houseguest, and they all adjusted quite easily. So sometimes it is the individual cats.
 

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Val.. Please let us know what you decide!!!!!!!
 
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Debby, I definately will!

Right now, it is still a struggle. I actually was leaning toward adopting both, but now my husband is nervous about the whole thing.

Please excuse me for pulling my hair out.

Val :disturbed :confused2 :paranoid3 :confused3
 
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OKay,..

Hubby says we will definately take Danielle.


Now we have to decide whether to take Chili too.


That is the latest.

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Val,I would take both cats,I,m sure if they did,nt get on at first,they would soon sort their problems out,they might be too busy enjoying their new loving home!!



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YooHoo!!!!!

If everyone would go to the "2 litterboxes or 1?" in the "Care and Grooming", you'll get your answer.

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Lilyrose,

I'll


I'll sure drink to THAT one!
 

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Oh sure Donna....hog all the beer!
I will also drink to that!!! :laughing:

Too many cats? What's that?????????
 
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Okay, Final Verdict...

Sorry to disappoint you guys...but I am only taking Danielle.
Upon much agonizing over the last few days, and I mean AGONIZING ....my husband and I decided today to take only Danielle.
We are just not ready to have two cats at this time, and although I am very sad about not taking Chili...(Which is totally selfish,as he will be snatched up by someone Sunday when he goes out on the adoption van)..... Danielle is the least likely of the two to be adopted. But not anymore.. The Queen, the Goddess, The Lady of the House, Danielle, will be here next week! And yes, I will keep Kodak in business and you will see this precious little lady.

Hey, who knows, if Chili ISN'T adopted on Sunday,.....I might change my mind in the next few weeks, and add him to our happy threesome, :LOL:

Thank you for all your support and advice, everyone, and I am sure I will be here asking LOTS of questions, :LOL: :LOL:

Val (Soon to be ruled by a kitty)
 
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