I've Been Offered Another Cat

[pastafreak]

Before I got Tubby, the owner of the local pet shop asked if I'd be interested in a cat. Her son had 5 or 6, and an older girl was not getting the attention she wanted. She said I was the only person she'd offer the cat to. As I'd already applied with the rescue, I said "maybe". I did eventually want 2. I asked the rescue when Tubby was offered if he'd get on with another cat, and was told he probably wouldn't be bothered.
I didn't hear anymore about the other cat, and when I went into the pet shop a few days ago was told that feliway seemed to be helping the other cat. It seems the son is now back to wanting to rehome her.
I'm not sure what to do. I'll be emailing the rescue with an update on Tubby, and will ask their advice. He's still hiding...right under the sofa, under my bum ;) Last night he snuck out to use the litter tray...He's very quiet. We exchanged glances as he headed back to hiding. He just paused, I looked away so he wouldn't feel threatened.

[divegirl]

Apologies Pasta for the sidetrack here...

My ladies are only young at approx 20 months old and were rescued via a charity called Fresh Start for Hens. As you will know APG, at 18 months of age egg laying hens are sent to slaughter. FSFH's aims to let as many of these hens live out a 'natural' life span though that is shortened by intensive breeding to about 4 years.
As for their eggs, they are fed back to the ladies :) When and if I do have a surplus I give them to the neighbours xx

[pastafreak]

I emailed the rescue...she answered saying she didn't think he'd be threatened by a small female. I'll have to give this some thought.

[DTCwordfan]

having seen 8 cats in the family all together, it takes time for a newbie to find their space.....in many ways, it's like moving house and the Princess Royal here was very reticent - get the bedding, water, loo and food sorted out and in position and let them get on with it.....the same when it comes to venturing outside, patience and almost ignore them!