The hubby and I are still considering getting another kitten, within a month or 2 range of Seth-chan, who is 6 1/2 months old or so (female). I wouldn't be so hesitant if I weren't worried about the introduction process. So I've been weighing out pros and cons...
Pros
1) Seth will have a friend to grow up with, which will possibly help her be less stressed.
2) We will have a new family member to spoil and love.
3) Seth can spend part of her neverending energy supply on her new friend
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Cons
1)Seth will have another cat around, which will possibly make her more stressed and grumpy ??
2) From what I've read, cats should be separated and introduced slowly. The only ways for me to do this are:
a) for the new cat to be in our bedroom, which is also a weightlifting room. I really don't want that because it is a dangerous area and my husband's and my private area. We also prefer not to have a litterbox in there because the kitty may become confused later once it is moved to the litterbox area in the bathroom. Seth pretty owns the rest of our medium-sized apartment!
b) for both cats to be in the same room, but for me to sleep out on the futon in the living room so i can monitor them (even at night).
I'd love to hear of your experiences with introducing cats! Seth is a moody little girl who was undersocialized when we got her. She's has warmed up to us a lot these past months, but she still has a way to go. She has lots of energy and loves playtime, hunting in the window, and taking naps in weird contorted positions.
We're hoping to match her up with a calm, cuddly, and confident kitty (possibly male, but we don't know yet). What do you guys think?
Pros
1) Seth will have a friend to grow up with, which will possibly help her be less stressed.
2) We will have a new family member to spoil and love.
3) Seth can spend part of her neverending energy supply on her new friend
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Cons
1)Seth will have another cat around, which will possibly make her more stressed and grumpy ??
2) From what I've read, cats should be separated and introduced slowly. The only ways for me to do this are:
a) for the new cat to be in our bedroom, which is also a weightlifting room. I really don't want that because it is a dangerous area and my husband's and my private area. We also prefer not to have a litterbox in there because the kitty may become confused later once it is moved to the litterbox area in the bathroom. Seth pretty owns the rest of our medium-sized apartment!
b) for both cats to be in the same room, but for me to sleep out on the futon in the living room so i can monitor them (even at night).
I'd love to hear of your experiences with introducing cats! Seth is a moody little girl who was undersocialized when we got her. She's has warmed up to us a lot these past months, but she still has a way to go. She has lots of energy and loves playtime, hunting in the window, and taking naps in weird contorted positions.
We're hoping to match her up with a calm, cuddly, and confident kitty (possibly male, but we don't know yet). What do you guys think?