Hi,
Last weekend we had to have our poor beautful Shelley put to sleep and we are now left with only her sister Sassie. Obviously we're all trying to get over her being gone which is hard. Sassie spent a few days looking for Shelley but has since seemed to accept that she's not going to burst through the catflap at any second.
They were sisters, and Shelley was very much the dominant cat of the house. Sassie was very quiet and snoozed the day away, hardly ever meowing but loved to cuddle. She is quite timid and although she goes outside occasionally she is very nervous of our neighbours cats and runs off when they appear. Although she and Shelley got on okay they weren't that close and often would give each other bops on the head etc if the had a tiff.
Since Shelley has gone Sassie has become very much more vocal and wants to spend lots more time with us. She now sleeps on our bed and has taken to following us about and wanting to 'be' with us, which I love as I still miss Shelley (she was a real follower and used to hang out with me all the time!)
I guess what I'm trying to say is that her behaviour has changed a lot which is totally understandable and we are trying to give her lots of love. What worries me is that we both work so she is alone all day. I know it's very soon but I am wondering if she would benefit from feline company, but as she is so timid I'm worried that she would be too scared to accept a newcomer into the household.
How have others coped situations like this? I'm really not sure what is best to do for poor Sassie, I don't want her to be lonely, but equally I don't want to introduce a new cat or kitten and upset her even more.
Any advice would really be appreciated...
Thanks
Rosie (and Sassie)
PS - Sorry, should have added they were rescue cats we've had for approx 2 yrs and approx 6 yrs old
Last weekend we had to have our poor beautful Shelley put to sleep and we are now left with only her sister Sassie. Obviously we're all trying to get over her being gone which is hard. Sassie spent a few days looking for Shelley but has since seemed to accept that she's not going to burst through the catflap at any second.
They were sisters, and Shelley was very much the dominant cat of the house. Sassie was very quiet and snoozed the day away, hardly ever meowing but loved to cuddle. She is quite timid and although she goes outside occasionally she is very nervous of our neighbours cats and runs off when they appear. Although she and Shelley got on okay they weren't that close and often would give each other bops on the head etc if the had a tiff.
Since Shelley has gone Sassie has become very much more vocal and wants to spend lots more time with us. She now sleeps on our bed and has taken to following us about and wanting to 'be' with us, which I love as I still miss Shelley (she was a real follower and used to hang out with me all the time!)
I guess what I'm trying to say is that her behaviour has changed a lot which is totally understandable and we are trying to give her lots of love. What worries me is that we both work so she is alone all day. I know it's very soon but I am wondering if she would benefit from feline company, but as she is so timid I'm worried that she would be too scared to accept a newcomer into the household.
How have others coped situations like this? I'm really not sure what is best to do for poor Sassie, I don't want her to be lonely, but equally I don't want to introduce a new cat or kitten and upset her even more.
Any advice would really be appreciated...
Thanks
Rosie (and Sassie)
PS - Sorry, should have added they were rescue cats we've had for approx 2 yrs and approx 6 yrs old