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Not a good idea,given the remarks in the op.Cats are very territorial,and a cat that has shown hostility toward other cats in the past would almost surely attack any new cat.My indoor female cat has always been hostile toward other cats,and I would never try to change that.Many years ago,before she became a full time indoor cat,she actually picked a fight with a tomcat,and got badly beat up,costing me a hefty vet bill to get her patched up.Kittys do just fine by themselves,with only their special person to focus on.As another example of this,all of worlds species of wild felines prefer to be by themselves except for mating,with the exception being lions,the only social cat.
When you have another cat, they start to bond with each other, when you have one cat, he/she bonds with you, and makes you the center of her life. I think a one cat house is better unless you get them together young.
I have 5 cats and they are not all bonded to each other. It's not a given that they will bond with each other. Three of them are bonded with each other. However, all 5 have bonded with me.
Cats aren't all the same, that's for sure. I have two 14-year-old indoor cats who are brothers, and they get along 99.9% of the time. But I used to have a Manx cat who took it upon himself to beat them up once a month or so, just to remind them who was king. He was a terror, but had to be euthanized when he was 8 years old due to cancer. Usually, two cats will make an accomodation after a week or two of unpleasantness.
I can tell you what the SPCA advises from volunteering there for a while. If you want a second cat, get a kitten or a young cat either male or female (under 6 months) so your cat can be the dominant cat in the house and set the kitten straight from the beginning.
Another idea (mine not the SPCA's) is to foster a litter of kittens (if you have the time, space and interest). They need to be kept in a separate room even a bathroom is ok if the toilet seat is kept down but your cat could get used to the idea and smells of other cats and if you raised a really great mellow kitten you would be able to adopt it!
I had a single cat for 18 years and it was one of my biggest regrets for his entire life that I didn't get his brother when I had the chance I loved him like crazy but I think the opportunity to be with another cat (that he liked) would have added to his life.
When he passed away, I got a brother and sister from the spca and I can honestly say its one of the best decisions I have ever made! Seeing them play together or groom each other, even for just a few minutes a day is really heartwarming
I can tell you what the SPCA advises from volunteering there for a while. If you want a second cat, get a kitten or a young cat either male or female (under 6 months) so your cat can be the dominant cat in the house and set the kitten straight from the beginning.
Another idea (mine not the SPCA's) is to foster a litter of kittens (if you have the time, space and interest). They need to be kept in a separate room even a bathroom is ok if the toilet seat is kept down but your cat could get used to the idea and smells of other cats and if you raised a really great mellow kitten you would be able to adopt it!
I had a single cat for 18 years and it was one of my biggest regrets for his entire life that I didn't get his brother when I had the chance I loved him like crazy but I think the opportunity to be with another cat (that he liked) would have added to his life.
When he passed away, I got a brother and sister from the spca and I can honestly say its one of the best decisions I have ever made! Seeing them play together or groom each other, even for just a few minutes a day is really heartwarming
I fostered 2 kittens before. Everytime she saw them she hissed. For the first couple days she hid under my bed for no reason. It broke my heart to see her so unhappy. Next time I would definitely be adopting a bonded pair. Nothing cuter than 2 kitties snuggling together.
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It sounds like YOU are her buddy. You have a lot to live up to.
I am definitely her person. I am the only one who feeds, plays and grooms her. She is my baby girl and she knows it.
I have a father and daughter combo in my house (both are fixed now), they are hilarious! Running, jumping, playing and generally terrorizing the people in the house. Its soooooo adorable at bedtime, they both have their spots at the end of the bed, and will cuddle together when the weather is chilly.
I can tell you what the SPCA advises from volunteering there for a while. If you want a second cat, get a kitten or a young cat either male or female (under 6 months) so your cat can be the dominant cat in the house and set the kitten straight from the beginning.
Another idea (mine not the SPCA's) is to foster a litter of kittens (if you have the time, space and interest). They need to be kept in a separate room even a bathroom is ok if the toilet seat is kept down but your cat could get used to the idea and smells of other cats and if you raised a really great mellow kitten you would be able to adopt it!
I had a single cat for 18 years and it was one of my biggest regrets for his entire life that I didn't get his brother when I had the chance I loved him like crazy but I think the opportunity to be with another cat (that he liked) would have added to his life.
When he passed away, I got a brother and sister from the spca and I can honestly say its one of the best decisions I have ever made! Seeing them play together or groom each other, even for just a few minutes a day is really heartwarming
my two are not brother and sister.... actually, charlie is about 6 weeks older than max....... BUT they were 3 months and 4-1/2 months old when i got them from the shelter (at the same time) and they have bonded as closely as if they WERE litter mates....... that's charlie-chubby-kitty on the right..... she really assumed the "mama-kitty" role.....
and when they were about 6-7 months old:
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However, all 5 have bonded with me.
I loved him like crazy but I think the opportunity to be with another cat (that he liked) would have added to his life.
