Its been a long time since I've posted, but I need advice. I had 6 cats that have all lived together in harmony for that last 6 years...until recently, when one of our black&whites (Futct) died suddenly of a heart attack. Our home is decent sized 3125 Sqt Feet with multiple climbing trees and nice litter box zone, and custom food bowl area.
It seems like there is a hole in our home since the passing of Futch. The other kitties seem to miss Futch and occaisonally howl looking around for him...(quite sad). The question now is...do we adopt a new kitty or do we count our blessings and stick with 5. Part of me wants to bring home a new kitten, but part of me is afraid we won't be as lucky as we were before. Knock on wood...not litter box problems or fighting (lots social grooming and playing).
And..if we do decide to bring home a new kitty...and I am bad person for wanting to go to a breeder instead of the humane society? I guess I feel sad and even cheated. Futch was our youngest cat and died at 6 years old of heart complications....was not prepared for his passing. The others are older ranging from 7 - 13. I was thinking about a getting an ocicat or a bengal. However, at the same time I feel like we have room for 1 more and should rescue a cat out there who needs a home.
Any advice?
It seems like there is a hole in our home since the passing of Futch. The other kitties seem to miss Futch and occaisonally howl looking around for him...(quite sad). The question now is...do we adopt a new kitty or do we count our blessings and stick with 5. Part of me wants to bring home a new kitten, but part of me is afraid we won't be as lucky as we were before. Knock on wood...not litter box problems or fighting (lots social grooming and playing).
And..if we do decide to bring home a new kitty...and I am bad person for wanting to go to a breeder instead of the humane society? I guess I feel sad and even cheated. Futch was our youngest cat and died at 6 years old of heart complications....was not prepared for his passing. The others are older ranging from 7 - 13. I was thinking about a getting an ocicat or a bengal. However, at the same time I feel like we have room for 1 more and should rescue a cat out there who needs a home.
Any advice?