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Getting a kitten w/ an older cat?
Our older cat has some issues. I'm not really sure how to describe him. He's not very affectionate, but will occassionally seek out affection from me or DH, but while petting him, he can quickly bite or scratch us. He also likes to hump DH's socks. He doesn't like toys either.
Our 3.5 yo DD LOVES the cat and all she wants to do is play w/ him, pet him, talk to him. Of course the cat wants nothing to do with her and runs away from her. He will occassinally tolerate her petting him, while DH or I closely supervise and/or hold him.
We would like to get a new kitten though - partially to give him some companionship, but mostly to have a pleasant loving animal in the house.
We can keep them separated for a long time while they get used to each other, but would eventually like to have them both have a run of the house.
Is this the worst idea ever?
Re: Getting a kitten w/ an older cat?
I think it can be tough with cats. I know it does work out, but it also doesn't.
Kittens are super high energy (not sure at what age you got your current kitty). DH and I foster for a local shelter, and kittens are bonkers. I love our fosters, but I am always glad that we have 5 adults of our own after the fosters leave.
You may want to go with a slightly older kitten/young adult. Their personality is more developed and you will know if it will be more social, etc. We have 2 females and one is pretty anti social, even with the other cats. Although the other one is friendlier, she is by no means a cuddle bug.
Check out the FAQs for tips on introducing a new cat. We used them to introduce 2 new adult males into our house.
I recognize you from the Baltimore board. If you haven't already, like the local SPCA on FB. They are having a kitten promotion this weekend, and they also have a new system for matching cats with owners.
GL
5 cats. 1 baby.