I've Just Been Offered

[pastafreak]

a little female cat.....oh dear.
I've thought in the past about getting a companion for Caspar since he's so noisy. Really need to have a think...

[wolf63]

Is she a baby? He will probably accept her more readily if she is still a kitten.

[Prudie]

I've always had 2, they're twice as much trouble but three times as much pleasure. It will be hard to say no :-)

[quizzkid]

He should accept a female easier than another male. Once she is old enough to be spayed I don't see a problem. My daughter takes in animals others don't want and she now has 10 cats and they all get on well.

[pastafreak]

She's thought to be 3-4 years old...doesn't like going out. Ideal as Caspar is an indoor cat. She looks so tiny compared to him. I just don't know if I can spend a week keeping them separated,and going through the introduction process.
Decisions...decisions....

[pastafreak]

@ quizzkid....she's already spayed,and I'd thought a female would be better/easier also.

[wolf63]

Throw them in a room and leave them to it. But if she is really small that probably won't work.

Dogs are so much more predictable.

Is she a stray or just needing a new home due to problems at home.

My two are boy and girl and sometimes it is like a war zone.

[quizzkid]

Maybe Caspar would enjoy having another cat around to keep him company.

[pastafreak]

She belongs to a new neighbour. Lady has had her a year...suspect cat was for her boys,but they do not spend time with it...and mum not into pets. She says shes a cuddler,and affectionate.

[pastafreak]

I've thought that also,quizz. I do have a dog...Caspar tries to initiate play with her...in fact he seeks attention from her rather than the other way around. Dog chases him when bored...;-)

[Peaspeculiars]

Hi Pastafreak, I was worried when introducing new cats into our family, but they evenually all got on very well, just take it slow with the introductions and allow for plenty of 'sniffing' and occaisional hissy fits (sorry, teaching you to suck eggs I know).
I think it's a great idea to get your cat a friend, especially a spade female one - I would check though with the neighbour to make sure there is no medical reason as to why they are rehoming her (unexpected vets bills), good luck.

[quizzkid]

When I had all my cats I also had a dog. He was great with them, loved the cats and any disagreements the dog sorted it out.

[boxtops]

Pasta, if she's microchipped, make sure you tell the chip registration people about her change of ownership.....

If the cat likes you already, and knows where you live, try letting her in to see if she'll eat comfortably next to Caspar - that's half the battle.

I think it's a great idea, we "inherited" a kitten when the people up the road moved and left her.

[pastafreak]

I only just met the little thing earlier...neighbour just moved in last week,and is a friend of my next door neighbour.
I fell in love with kitty as soon as I saw her....bad sign!!!
I could take her on Saturday, and I am off work until Wednesday. I suppose that will be enough time to see how they get on. When I introduced sally the dog,Caspar was quite easy going...no hissing,stood his ground. He's really a big softie.

[wolf63]

Maybe she will convince Caspar to shut up. You can hope :-)

[pastafreak]

Yeah...right!! I wish!!

Lol ;-)

[quizzkid]

If Caspar and Sally are softies and the little cat is also I don't think it should be a problem. Just take her home and introduce them, stay with them just in case. It will be a big thing for the little cat but if she knows you she will feel safe.