I have a shadow and her name is "Penny" <smiling>. She follows me everywhere and she doesn't want to keep me out of sight. Last night I left her sleeping on the ottoman and went into the kitchen. For a moment I had to step back and uh ohhhh.... I heard a distress sound and sure enough... it was Penny, since I had stepped on her paw not realizing she was right behind me. While it can be cute at times, at others it is downright annoying. When one wants peace and quiet in the bathroom I have to usually (not always) beat her into it and close the door before she appears at the entrance way. I wonder why this is; whether it is because she is part-feral and misses her "homies" and becomes lonely very quickly or is this indicative of her needing a playmate - another one of her species to interact with on a level which I simply cannot??
We have been pondering whether to adopt a young kitten from a shelter. I fully realize that the two might not get along at first or even never for that matter but I do want to try. Since Penny is high-strung and can get nippy but not in a vicious way, I do think she will eventually come to welcome a new addition since she is basically very sociable. Years ago we adopted two kittens at the same time and we were fortunate in that they bonded quickly and became life-long close friends; they slept with and played with each other, chased after and did everything together. It was heart-warming to observe them. On the other hand, my mother had two kittens and they did not get along; they were always separated by two rooms strictly by choice. If a person is lucky enough to have two cats that truly get along and are fond and affectionate toward each other, they are fortunate.
I do think if she had a companion of her own species that would tend to make her less needy and always wanting to be with me since it does have its drawbacks, particularly when I am cooking, eating meals and doing my craft work. Does anyone else experience their cats always wanting to be by their side and how do you feel and deal with this situation?
Thanks in advance for any replies. Wishing all a good day.