Thread: Introducing adult cat to adult cat

I'd agree with Antonia and Candes, and would add that you may also need to be prepared for some bad temper in your direction, too, just for a short period. Think Rachel had similar treatment from Gracie for a week or so. Candes had a great trick for me though, and that's sorted Freyja completely. A very stressful 3 weeks all in, but SO worth it in the long run, and you'd never know now that there was every any disharmony in the first place.

Hi candes, I do worry that the dynamic might change if we get Another cat. I know my mother in law has a cat which is totally different since the other cat in the household has died- she's become a lot friendlier and less aloof. Just a little bit worried sylvie might do the converse with another cat around. But then it's encouraging that this hasn't been the case for many people who own Maine coons.

Originally Posted by Catlover

Hi candes, I do worry that the dynamic might change if we get Another cat. I know my mother in law has a cat which is totally different since the other cat in the household has died- she's become a lot friendlier and less aloof. Just a little bit worried sylvie might do the converse with another cat around. But then it's encouraging that this hasn't been the case for many people who own Maine coons.

That's a good point that Candes has made - we haven't seen less affection from Freyja since she decided Wicca could stay (!) but she does 'play' with us both less than she used to; she'd rather play hide and seek with a tiny black kitty than can hide under the dining room table than with noisy humans who can't hide for toffee; and she'd rather chase Wicca around the house than us because Wicca gives her a challenge and we're too easy to catch. But affection wise, she's probably better than she used to be.

Thanks guys. I think we're 99% certain that we're going to go for it and make ourselves a 2 cat household. Have contacted the breeder and she seems to have four young cats available- hopefully I can go have a look soon!

Yay! Can't wait to hear about your new kitty!

How exciting... good luck!

Originally Posted by candes

I think you made a wise decision. My impression is that MC's may even need another kitty as a companion. Is it their personalities? Or is it because they are staying at the breeders longer than non pedigree kitties? Thus being used to other cats being around' Or is it a little of both? Although 3 kitties is my max right now, I feel Teddy could actually use another MC for companionship.

I am very happy for ya! And I hope it is the same breeder you got Sylvie from. She is absolutely beautiful!

Yes it will be the same breeder as sylvie is from but I didn't get sylvie straight from his breeder, but from a family who couldn't keep him anymore. I'm going to have a look at what cats are available on thurs night! Will be nice to see where sylvie came from, and I think his daddy is still there! The breeder says she has a little black boy who turned out too small to stud and that he may be suitable. Can't wait.

How exciting!! Keep us posted!! and good luck when you see the breeder

We've ended up choosing a kitten! The adult cats we saw were all a little bit timid but there was this cock eyed little male kitten who really took my partner's fancy (I liked a gorgeous deaf white kitten) so we've gone with him. We pick him up tomorrow- we have to think of a name now. I hope sylvester takes to him and isn't too upset!

Originally Posted by FreyjaRoMaine

she'd rather play hide and seek with a tiny black kitty than can hide under the dining room table than with noisy humans who can't hide for toffee; and she'd rather chase Wicca around the house than us because Wicca gives her a challenge and we're too easy to catch. But affection wise, she's probably better than she used to be.

Pleased you now know your place in the cat household & accept that play is much better with one of your own type,we do come in useful though when they need to have the fluffies retrieved from under the furniture so we are not complete dumbos.
Interesting about the affection bit,I find mine are happier playing alone/together but do come for a lot of kisses & cuddles...

Good luck catlover ...