Moving Cats Lonely

[WitchGirl777]

Living with mother who has two dogs and a cat of her own. I will be moving soon but I'm worried my cat will get lonely/depressed/anxious without them. Had her since she was 8 weeks and she is now a year old. What should I do ?!?!

[emmie]

buy another cat perhaps?

[emmie]

they do like company, mine survived on it's own but my brothers cats needed one another, sadly one died recently

[emmie]

perhaps a rescue cat that needs a good home, there are more out there that need a good family to take care of them

[david small]

Give the cat more attention. Buy it a couple of toys.

[davebro]

Does a cat living with two people, two dogs and another cat really know who it "belongs" to? Could you leave the cat where it is and get another cat at your new place.

[riptide]

If it is going to be left for long periods of time, perhaps get another cat from a Rescue, or a kitten if you are going to be there to give it the meals it requires. Either way I would think about getting another one for company, be aware though of the vet’s bills during its life, they are so expensive these days. Good luck in your new home, your mother will miss you.

[ummmm]

And you might find the cat doesn't care at all. Fickle little things.

[Prudie]

Yes no guarantee yours wants a companion. I had 2 who were devoted to each other and when one got killed on the road the other pined and wailed about the house. I felt so sorry I got another kitten for her - and she still hates the newer cat 5 years down the road.