Thread: How do I convince the Mr to let us get MC #2?

I agree with the above. One more cat won't take up much more space, generally they share the cat-tree, scratch post, cat bed, your bed...

I had the very same debate recently. I realised that Poif was getting lonely at home whenI was out at work after my housemate and her cat moved out and my boyfriend moved in.

Regarding the choice of kitten and obsessing period, I personally don't think it makes any difference in the end. I picked Poif on the day she was born and waited what felt like forever to get her. When I found Ffion, it was just 2 weeks before I collected her. I had the same concerns about favouring Poif and the 2 settling together. If you have read my latest thread you'll see I had an anxious first 24 hour of introducing the too...

In under a week however everything is settled in the house and I can't imagine life without either of them!! What I couldn't believe is how quickly you can fall for an MC kitten. I mean Poif has the most wonderful, relaxed and playful personality, as well as having her 'party-girl' colourings. My favourite thing about Poif is how she expresses herself through her tail and how she waves her paw when she is thinking about doing something. Ffion is definitely more fiesty and vocal, but so so trusting with people. She stands her ground and is very stubborn at times, but is very interested in everything that you do and likes to be nearby watching you do your day-to-day activities. My favourite thing about Ffion is the little 'pprrrrrpp' noise she makes when she wants to play with something...

And a tip for the OH...I got mine to pick new kitties name!!

Ah, the space issue!! If it helps, we live in a 1 bedroom cottage with just a bathroom, box room(office), kitchen & lounge.
The wifey & I rent this off 5 Coonies! It gets a BIT crowded if we are all in the same room at the same time but it is worth it.

Best thing we did was to get company for Pomeroy, but then it snowballed!!
Admittebly I have now built a run out the back garden for them, but the minute we are home thay all want to be in the house with us.

You seem to have all the essentials, so the cost issue is the initial outlay for the purchase of the kitten and the extra food & litter.
My sacrifice towards these "extra" cost, was to forgo my Saturday night out after the rugby!! But at least I now get to stay in one extra night with the gang!

My advice, go for the company for the kitty!

Goodness me, 2 cats is nothing, it's normal. In fact I would argue that it's actually quite important for Teddy to have company, especially if he's going to be left alone regularly.
Two MC's is twice the fun and twice the love, and it sounds like you have plenty of space for them.
I've got 3 and I'm wondering about a 4th.

So you could lean on the 'it's actually cruel to have an only cat, especially if it's an MC' argument. See if that works.

Originally Posted by Howlinbob

Goodness me, 2 cats is nothing, it's normal. In fact I would argue that it's actually quite important for Teddy to have company, especially if he's going to be left alone regularly.
Two MC's is twice the fun and twice the love, and it sounds like you have plenty of space for them.
I've got 3 and I'm wondering about a 4th.

So you could lean on the 'it's actually cruel to have an only cat, especially if it's an MC' argument. See if that works.

Actually, after having my little guy on Monday I've been toying with the idea of getting another one... I'm not gonna, but yesterday I caught myself thinking that having another MC around wouldn't be all that bad :p

I've started talking about WHEN we get another rather than if... The OH is getting used to the idea... We have plenty of space but I want to be sure we can afford the full costs of a second one, particularly as Rasputin eats like a horse at the moment! Having said that, I also have a vague target as a friend of mine has just got a breeding kitten so I may well have one of her first litter around this time next year (which makes the decision easier).
I do think they're happiest with company but wouldn't rush into getting a second just work on Dave gradually :D good luck!

let him think it's his idea!!! Slowly start introducing company for Teddy into conversations to plant the seed in his mind.

Show him lots of you tube videos of two playing and how cute it is then leave it for a couple of weeks.........

But beware they are addictive, we were thinking of another boy to give Roxy a break from the rough and tumble but then Freddie came along!!!

Originally Posted by Helen & John

let him think it's his idea!!! Slowly start introducing company for Teddy into conversations to plant the seed in his mind.

Show him lots of you tube videos of two playing and how cute it is then leave it for a couple of weeks.........

But beware they are addictive, we were thinking of another boy to give Roxy a break from the rough and tumble but then Freddie came along!!!

You really liked "Inception" didn't you? :p