Hi all,
I've been a fan of this site for some time and FINALLY decided to join so I can get your advice on my small kitty crisis...
I have had lily since she was 8 weeks old - she is now almost 3. since we've been together, I've always had roommates - there have always been 3 people in the house, and most for the past 6 months, another cat. Very recently lily and I moved into our own place - and I'm so worried that she's lonely!! I'm away from the apartment at least 9 hours a day. Most of the reading I've done says that 2 cats are usually better than one, although I've also read that some cats prefer being an "only cat." How can I tell?! I just want lily to be happy - I don't want to upset her by bringing another cat into her place, but if the companionship would make her happy...you see my dilema!!
incidentally, one article I read said either way is fine - the cat will adjust, so if I want to get one, get one, and if not, don't. Well OF COURSE I want to get another cat, but honestly, it would be a bit of financial strain for me (although the cat would be VERY WELL CARED FOR with proper vet care, etc. - I would just go w/out other things). I truly just want my favorite girl to be happy!
So sorry for the epic post here, but please help...any advice is greatly appreciated!!
much thanks,
Stephanie
I've been a fan of this site for some time and FINALLY decided to join so I can get your advice on my small kitty crisis...
I have had lily since she was 8 weeks old - she is now almost 3. since we've been together, I've always had roommates - there have always been 3 people in the house, and most for the past 6 months, another cat. Very recently lily and I moved into our own place - and I'm so worried that she's lonely!! I'm away from the apartment at least 9 hours a day. Most of the reading I've done says that 2 cats are usually better than one, although I've also read that some cats prefer being an "only cat." How can I tell?! I just want lily to be happy - I don't want to upset her by bringing another cat into her place, but if the companionship would make her happy...you see my dilema!!
incidentally, one article I read said either way is fine - the cat will adjust, so if I want to get one, get one, and if not, don't. Well OF COURSE I want to get another cat, but honestly, it would be a bit of financial strain for me (although the cat would be VERY WELL CARED FOR with proper vet care, etc. - I would just go w/out other things). I truly just want my favorite girl to be happy!
So sorry for the epic post here, but please help...any advice is greatly appreciated!!
much thanks,
Stephanie