New Cat or Not?

On Wed, 1 Jul 2009 22:39:41 -0700 (PDT), jamina1's
nimble, little paws typed:

Hello!
Recently in March my cat Sylvanas passed away. At that time, my other
cat, Pagan, had been in the house for about 7 months, and they were
finally starting to get along and play with each other instead of just
giving each other dirty looks. They were even sharing the bed with me
at night (both of them!)

Since Sylvanas left us, Pagan has transformed into a completely
different cat. She is loving, affectionate, and overall much more
needy of attention then she was before. In fact, its gotten to the
point that I am worried for her mental health when I am at work for
extended hours. She never used to demand so much attention, but now
when I get home she is at the door waiting to see me and rolling over
on the floor begging to be pet. I always give her the most attention
possible when at home and she loves keeping me company while I am on
my computer and she sleeps with me every night.

I'm contemplating bringing home a new companion for her - since she
was the companion to solve the problem of Sylvanas being alone all day
while I was at work. That worked out well until Sylvanas became ill
and passed.

Am I making up my worry for Pagan's mental well being, or should I aim
to give her someone to "talk to" and play with when I am not home?

One thing that you should know is that cats sleep
17 to 20 hours a day, so Pagan will probably sleep
that day away while you are at work

I think she'll do fine, just shower her with
attention and play with her when you're home.
--
Purrs,

Mme. Anaïs

“I love cats because I take pleasure in my home;
and little by little, the cats become its visible
soul.�
Jean Cocteau, 1889-1963

7/2/2009 11:14:42 PM

Anais, you forgotted ta tell demselfvez ta get da cat sum ping pong ballz ta
play wiff. Willow jumping back in the fish tank for her treat.
"Mme. Anaïs ^..^" wrote in message
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On Wed, 1 Jul 2009 22:39:41 -0700 (PDT), jamina1's
nimble, little paws typed:

Hello!
Recently in March my cat Sylvanas passed away. At that time, my other
cat, Pagan, had been in the house for about 7 months, and they were
finally starting to get along and play with each other instead of just
giving each other dirty looks. They were even sharing the bed with me
at night (both of them!)

Since Sylvanas left us, Pagan has transformed into a completely
different cat. She is loving, affectionate, and overall much more
needy of attention then she was before. In fact, its gotten to the
point that I am worried for her mental health when I am at work for
extended hours. She never used to demand so much attention, but now
when I get home she is at the door waiting to see me and rolling over
on the floor begging to be pet. I always give her the most attention
possible when at home and she loves keeping me company while I am on
my computer and she sleeps with me every night.

I'm contemplating bringing home a new companion for her - since she
was the companion to solve the problem of Sylvanas being alone all day
while I was at work. That worked out well until Sylvanas became ill
and passed.

Am I making up my worry for Pagan's mental well being, or should I aim
to give her someone to "talk to" and play with when I am not home?

One thing that you should know is that cats sleep
17 to 20 hours a day, so Pagan will probably sleep
that day away while you are at work

I think she'll do fine, just shower her with
attention and play with her when you're home.
--
Purrs,

Mme. Anaïs

"I love cats because I take pleasure in my home;
and little by little, the cats become its visible
soul."
Jean Cocteau, 1889-1963

7/2/2009 11:14:42 PM

Tabbeycat wrote:
It is always a good idea to have two cats. A cat that is lonely when
you leave the house will usually go straight to messing up the house.

I wouldn't say /always/, though maybe "usually". We'd like to have two
cats again, but we are pretty sure Louise would NOT like the idea. At
the SPCA, there are also a few cats who really wouldn't get along with
any other pets, and they have a sticker saying that on their card.

I'll agree that usually it's a good idea, though. Since your two had
gotten along so well together, my vote is in favor of a second cat. My
recommendation would be a kitten of the opposite sex, so there would be
no dispute over which cat is "in charge."

Adam, DCSPCA Volunteer

Now, what would make you think that Loveable Louise, cat of few words,
wouldn't like a couple of kitties running round? You are probably right NOT
a good idea.
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Tabbeycat wrote:
It is always a good idea to have two cats. A cat that is lonely when
you leave the house will usually go straight to messing up the house.

I wouldn't say /always/, though maybe "usually". We'd like to have two
cats again, but we are pretty sure Louise would NOT like the idea. At the
SPCA, there are also a few cats who really wouldn't get along with any
other pets, and they have a sticker saying that on their card.

I'll agree that usually it's a good idea, though. Since your two had
gotten along so well together, my vote is in favor of a second cat. My
recommendation would be a kitten of the opposite sex, so there would be no
dispute over which cat is "in charge."

Adam, DCSPCA Volunteer

Harri iza bezt sample of diz here theiri, her attached hersefta owrz furriz
leg one day inna owt, butted when Miss Violette sayed hersef kuldint stay
wif uses... she madea soft finhersef a new hoomin, anna unca dan wasa
choize... hrsef wazta be a roadcat, hersef proofedta be da perfekt roadcat
onna wayta meet unca Dan, anna when hersef seed hisef, she rolled rite owta
softz armz into unca Dan'z, so efin when you duzint think da thing iz dat da
kittee pikza hoomin dey duz, Trudi
"Mosey =^..^=" wrote in message
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Well den, wat do I gnow? Pa gotted me fur Meowmie frum a pet store but I
picked hisownself owt wif mine charm n gud woks n hab liffing in my
onetrue home for 7 yeers gnow. I had a sifter Molly, hoo wood hab been 7
but hur went tew da Bridge wen her fell off da roof n broke herself n had
to go tew thuh Bridge. Her wuz abowt 8 munths old.
But I am one happee kitty n gwad tew be uff such amoozeement tew yoo
hee hee hee. I hab a furry laowd purr tew. Dere r 4 uff usses living in
our one true home gnow n we git ulong gudgud. Happee happee....I sleep
wiff Meowmie n Pa.
Luffs
Mosey


"Harri Roadcat"

"Granby"

I fine diz konversashun veri funny. Az most of uz know, da cat choozez
der
hoomanz. U goes to da shelter and seezs who wantz u or, a cat showz up
at
ur door wanting in. You can fink alll u wantz but we cidez who getz uz.
O
T knowing this is so.

Dis s definitely true. You is a smart mancat!

Harri

Datz rite, OT. Myown sisfur Cassidy an me pikked owrown Meowmie. Well, it
wuz Cassidy mostlee -- we wuz dere awl day an I wuz afrayed we wudnt git
ennee hoomin, but Cassidy knoo da rite wun when she seed her.

Sundance

"Granby" wrote in message
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I fine diz konversashun veri funny. Az most of uz know, da cat choozez der
hoomanz. U goes to da shelter and seezs who wantz u or, a cat showz up at
ur door wanting in. You can fink alll u wantz but we cidez who getz uz. O
T knowing this is so.
"Mosey =^..^=" wrote in message
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"Tabbeycat"
On Jul 2, 12:39 am, jamina1 :
Hello!
Recently in March my Sylvanas cat passed away. At that time, my other
cat, Pagan, had been in the house for about 7 months, and they were
finally starting to get along and play with each other instead of just
giving each other dirty looks. They were even sharing the bed with me
at night (both of them!)

Since Sylvanas left us, Pagan has transformed into a completely
different cat. She is loving, affectionate, and overall much more
needy of attention then she was before. In fact, its gotten to the
point that I am worried for her mental health when I am at work for
extended hours. She never used to demand so much attention, but now
when I get home she is at the door waiting to see me and rolling over
on the floor begging to be pet. I always give her the most attention
possible when at home and she loves keeping me company while I am on
my computer and she sleeps with me every night.

I'm contemplating bringing home a new companion for her - since she
was the companion to solve the problem of Sylvanas being alone all day
while I was at work. That worked out well until Sylvanas became ill
and passed.

Am I making up my worry for Pagan's mental well being, or should I aim
to give her someone to "talk to" and play with when I am not home?

It is always a good idea to have two cats. A cat that is lonely when
you leave the house will usually go straight to messing up the house.
Believe me, we took Martha to the vet once, and when we got home, Ruby
had cleaned out the fridge! If Pagan is the kind that gets bored
easily, then finding her a playmate is a good idea. It would be a good
idea to get an adult cat, because if a kitten is introduced to an
adult cat, they can get into squabbles.
~Tabbey, cat expert--cause I am a cat!

Hihi, I'm Mosey, also a cat, and I just turned 7 I want to first extend
my sympathies on Sylvanas going to Rainbow Bridge. You DO know about
Rainbow Bridge, don't you?
I agree with Tabbey, Pagan's missing her companion and cats have
emotional feelings, like humans. I'm the top cat in my house and adult
cats can get into squabbles too.
A young 'neutered' female might be a good idea. They don't get as
territorial as us male cats do, trust me on that one. You didn't
mention Sylvanas age.
Yes, a companion would be a good idea.
Keep us posted.
Purrs
Mosey

On Fri, 3 Jul 2009 18:28:34 -0700, Sundance's
nimble, little paws typed:

Datz rite, OT. Myown sisfur Cassidy an me pikked owrown Meowmie. Well, it
wuz Cassidy mostlee -- we wuz dere awl day an I wuz afrayed we wudnt git
ennee hoomin, but Cassidy knoo da rite wun when she seed her.

Sundance

Awwww, datz a nice storee wif a gudgud endink!

--
Purrs,

Mme. Anaïs

“I love cats because I take pleasure in my home;
and little by little, the cats become its visible
soul.�
Jean Cocteau, 1889-1963

7/3/2009 11:15:10 PM

An den Sunnydance pikt meeeee :-)

Pitô.ônya

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On Fri, 3 Jul 2009 18:28:34 -0700, Sundance's
nimble, little paws typed:

Datz rite, OT. Myown sisfur Cassidy an me pikked owrown Meowmie.
Well, it
wuz Cassidy mostlee -- we wuz dere awl day an I wuz afrayed we wudnt
git
ennee hoomin, but Cassidy knoo da rite wun when she seed her.

Sundance

Awwww, datz a nice storee wif a gudgud endink!

--
Purrs,

Mme. Anaïs

“I love cats because I take pleasure in my home;
and little by little, the cats become its visible
soul.�
Jean Cocteau, 1889-1963

7/3/2009 11:15:10 PM

Yup, an I haz bin a happee mankat ever sintz! I wish yoo kud hav knowed
Cassidy, tho.

Sundance

"Pi2nya AKA Sweetee" wrote in message
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An den Sunnydance pikt meeeee :-)

Pitô.ônya

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On Fri, 3 Jul 2009 18:28:34 -0700, Sundance's
nimble, little paws typed:

Datz rite, OT. Myown sisfur Cassidy an me pikked owrown Meowmie. Well,
it
wuz Cassidy mostlee -- we wuz dere awl day an I wuz afrayed we wudnt git
ennee hoomin, but Cassidy knoo da rite wun when she seed her.

Sundance

Awwww, datz a nice storee wif a gudgud endink!

--
Purrs,

Mme. Anaïs

“I love cats because I take pleasure in my home;
and little by little, the cats become its visible
soul.�
Jean Cocteau, 1889-1963

7/3/2009 11:15:10 PM

I hiss tutshed by yor storee uv finding yur fureber home. I hiss in
mine now, afturfur a harrowing egpeereens uv beeng leff behynd and
libbing feral, and beeng resqued by de dashing Sir Brett, and beeng
giffed to mine now fureber home wif famlee uv 3. Berry nise until
Snickitty somehow gotted into ar hauss and wowunt leev. She stalks me
and blawks min way, ang snifs mine own tail wenn mine bakk his turnd.

I wil go intu hur ruum and start pakking hur own fings.
Zephyr

On Jul 3, 10:11*pm, "Pi2nya AKA Sweetee" wrote:
An den Sunnydance pikt meeeee *:-)

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On Fri, 3 Jul 2009 18:28:34 -0700, Sundance's
nimble, little paws typed:

Datz rite, OT. Myown sisfur Cassidy an me pikked owrown Meowmie.
Well, it
wuz Cassidy mostlee -- we wuz dere awl day an I wuz afrayed we wudnt
git
ennee hoomin, but Cassidy knoo da rite wun when she seed her.

Sundance

Awwww, datz a nice storee wif a gudgud endink!

--
Purrs,

Mme. Anaïs

“I love cats because I take pleasure in my home;
and little by little, the cats become its visible
soul.â€
Jean Cocteau, 1889-1963

7/3/2009 11:15:10 PM