How many cats is enough?
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| Sat, 07-31-2004 - 12:33pm |
I have three cats, a 15+ year old, a 5 year old and a 3 year old. I thought our family was complete along with our 7 year old dog. I volunteer with an animal shelter doing fundraising and had to go in for a meeting last night. I fell in love with a cat. She lived with eight other cats until her elderly owner passed away. She's a little bit of a thing at I'd say only about 4-5 lbs. Mansi is about six years old. DH said I could bring her home.
My concern is my 15+ year old, Kahlua. In the last 3 1/2 years she's lost two sisters, we've moved into our own house, added two cats and a dog. She's handled it all as well as anyone could expect. Our most recent addition was just over a year ago. I talked to the shelter manager about it this morning. She said that a cat is a cat is a cat. If they're all used to other cats than other than the initials hisses, growls, etc. everyone will figure out their place. Kahlua will let it be known that she is the boss and eventually things will be back to normal. Is this fair to put her through this at her age?
I'm not worried about extra food and litter. As far as vet bills, we make it happen. I'm a firm believer in what is meant to be is meant to be. I told DH if she's still there next Saturday we'd both go to the shelter (he's working today).
I'd appreciate any thoughts or advice.
Renee'

Hi Renee', welcome back.
If you can afford to care for a new addition I say go for it.
Good luck either way.
In our household, we love having 3 cats. That just seems to be the magic number for us. And it seems to work best when we have 2 boys and a girl, so the girl can be as queenly as she wants to be. I have been told that boys are a bit more laid back with jealousy type issues, and that
I'll keep you posted.
Renee'
Hi Renee'.