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.. Any thoughts?
Plenty. First, what happened to the female rescue? Did you ever find out? This is only one of many reasons my cats, all 6 of them, stay indoors. No unexplained disappearances. Maybe this is something you should consider before adopting another. They are so much safer and healthier that way. As for the sex, I don't think it really matters. I would look for one who has lived with other cats, (and possibly dogs), and is within close age to Morris. It's been my experience that males tend to be a bit more affectionate than females, but this is not always the case. I have met a couple females who were total love bugs. Nina |
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We have had two female cats living together for about 14 years. Actually we
started with one female tabby about 10 years old then we got a female kitten Manx and they lived together for about ten years until the older one passed away.We then took in our daughters cat for about two years. This was a male tabby and they got along great. Four years ago we adopted a black Bobtail female. Both are about the same age. What we have found is with the female cats one of them is always trying to be the boss no matter what. First its one then the other. Makes for some interesting scenes. When we had both a male and female cat they got along fine but there was alot of rough housing. Two cats in the same house should be no problem as long as follow a few simple steps. Two litter boxes two food bowls. Just be prepared for each of them trying to own out. Susan wrote: I am a brand new subscriber and have a question - we have had cats for years, but never 2 until last year when we adopted a year old female, part Russian Blue, after having to put down our 18 year old cat. She was a shelter cat and had free run of the shelter, so she was lonely and we got a 4 month old male a couple of months later. He was very dominant right off the bat and ambushed her constantly. They got along and played alot, but I know there were times when she was not at all happy with the constant ambushing. We also have 2 Labrador Retrievers and I believe Morris thinks he's a dog and gets along famously with them. Anyway, the female cat disappeared about 2 months ago. Morris is about a year old now and he's really lonely. We're going to adopt another, but I'm curious whether it's better to have 2 cats of the same sex or doesn't it matter if they are neutered to begin with. Any thoughts? Susan -----= Posted via Newsfeeds.Com, Uncensored Usenet News =----- http://www.newsfeeds.com - The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! -----== Over 100,000 Newsgroups - 19 Different Servers! =----- |
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We have had two female cats living together for about 14 years. Actually we
started with one female tabby about 10 years old then we got a female kitten Manx and they lived together for about ten years until the older one passed away.We then took in our daughters cat for about two years. This was a male tabby and they got along great. Four years ago we adopted a black Bobtail female. Both are about the same age. What we have found is with the female cats one of them is always trying to be the boss no matter what. First its one then the other. Makes for some interesting scenes. When we had both a male and female cat they got along fine but there was alot of rough housing. Two cats in the same house should be no problem as long as follow a few simple steps. Two litter boxes two food bowls. Just be prepared for each of them trying to own out. Susan wrote: I am a brand new subscriber and have a question - we have had cats for years, but never 2 until last year when we adopted a year old female, part Russian Blue, after having to put down our 18 year old cat. She was a shelter cat and had free run of the shelter, so she was lonely and we got a 4 month old male a couple of months later. He was very dominant right off the bat and ambushed her constantly. They got along and played alot, but I know there were times when she was not at all happy with the constant ambushing. We also have 2 Labrador Retrievers and I believe Morris thinks he's a dog and gets along famously with them. Anyway, the female cat disappeared about 2 months ago. Morris is about a year old now and he's really lonely. We're going to adopt another, but I'm curious whether it's better to have 2 cats of the same sex or doesn't it matter if they are neutered to begin with. Any thoughts? Susan -----= Posted via Newsfeeds.Com, Uncensored Usenet News =----- http://www.newsfeeds.com - The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! -----== Over 100,000 Newsgroups - 19 Different Servers! =----- |
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"Anonymous" wrote in message news:ZWxpcw==.7b5e1d75f80d38d72ed2275c174d3ff3@107 0391065.cotse.net... J_Harmeson wrote: After reading that, "cat disappeared about 2 months ago", mabye you shouldn't have cats. Aha, that kind of retarded response shows you are most probably Bob Brenchley. (or at the very least his sockpuppet). You appear to be suffering from multiple personality disorder! Tired of being killfiled by everyone are we Bob? IDIOT! *PLONK* Brenchley = Anonymous |
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"Anonymous" wrote in message news:ZWxpcw==.7b5e1d75f80d38d72ed2275c174d3ff3@107 0391065.cotse.net... J_Harmeson wrote: After reading that, "cat disappeared about 2 months ago", mabye you shouldn't have cats. Aha, that kind of retarded response shows you are most probably Bob Brenchley. (or at the very least his sockpuppet). You appear to be suffering from multiple personality disorder! Tired of being killfiled by everyone are we Bob? IDIOT! *PLONK* Brenchley = Anonymous |
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"Susan" wrote in message ...
I am a brand new subscriber and have a question - we have had cats for years, but never 2 until last year when we adopted a year old female, part Russian Blue, after having to put down our 18 year old cat. She was a shelter cat and had free run of the shelter, so she was lonely and we got a 4 month old male a couple of months later. He was very dominant right off the bat and ambushed her constantly. They got along and played alot, but I know there were times when she was not at all happy with the constant ambushing. We also have 2 Labrador Retrievers and I believe Morris thinks he's a dog and gets along famously with them. Anyway, the female cat disappeared about 2 months ago. Morris is about a year old now and he's really lonely. We're going to adopt another, but I'm curious whether it's better to have 2 cats of the same sex or doesn't it matter if they are neutered to begin with. Any thoughts? Susan Lonely cat? How can you tell? Often you will get more problems with getting another cat! I keep mine in the house and an enclosure attached to the house! Have 5 cats. The Young male oftens interacts to the young female. She will play sometimes and scratch his eyes sometimes also! Never had a cat alone I would say was lonely! |
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"Susan" wrote in message ...
I am a brand new subscriber and have a question - we have had cats for years, but never 2 until last year when we adopted a year old female, part Russian Blue, after having to put down our 18 year old cat. She was a shelter cat and had free run of the shelter, so she was lonely and we got a 4 month old male a couple of months later. He was very dominant right off the bat and ambushed her constantly. They got along and played alot, but I know there were times when she was not at all happy with the constant ambushing. We also have 2 Labrador Retrievers and I believe Morris thinks he's a dog and gets along famously with them. Anyway, the female cat disappeared about 2 months ago. Morris is about a year old now and he's really lonely. We're going to adopt another, but I'm curious whether it's better to have 2 cats of the same sex or doesn't it matter if they are neutered to begin with. Any thoughts? Susan Lonely cat? How can you tell? Often you will get more problems with getting another cat! I keep mine in the house and an enclosure attached to the house! Have 5 cats. The Young male oftens interacts to the young female. She will play sometimes and scratch his eyes sometimes also! Never had a cat alone I would say was lonely! |
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"Susan" wrote in message ...
I am a brand new subscriber and have a question - we have had cats for years, but never 2 until last year when we adopted a year old female, part Russian Blue, after having to put down our 18 year old cat. She was a shelter cat and had free run of the shelter, so she was lonely and we got a 4 month old male a couple of months later. He was very dominant right off the bat and ambushed her constantly. They got along and played alot, but I know there were times when she was not at all happy with the constant ambushing. We also have 2 Labrador Retrievers and I believe Morris thinks he's a dog and gets along famously with them. Anyway, the female cat disappeared about 2 months ago. Morris is about a year old now and he's really lonely. We're going to adopt another, but I'm curious whether it's better to have 2 cats of the same sex or doesn't it matter if they are neutered to begin with. Any thoughts? Susan PS = Pics of my outside cat enclosu http://wolfbat359.com/Catty.html |
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