Adopting a new cat...?

Question

What color should I get? Should I get a male or female? What should I name him/her? How old should they be (cat/kitten)? (I have owned one before, but I'm adopting a new one now and I'm not sure what to get, all the cats at the shelter are so adorable...)
Also, I am getting him/her as a friend for my current 1 1/2 year old male orange tabby that lost his parents recently. (I am 13 and his mother was my cat, his father was my brother's).

Answer 1

once you go to the shelter you will just know which cat is for you.
dont worry about the sex of the cat or even the colour, just go there and see which one you like and see which likes you!

Answer 2

Here is what you should consider on the rules and the do and do not list. Remember your friends and family will be around them also.

When I say to move, it means to go some place else, not switch positions with each other so there are still two of you in the way.
The dishes with the paw print are yours and contain your food. The other dishes are mine and contain my food. Please note, placing a paw print in the middle of my plate and food does not stake a claim for it becoming your food and dish, nor do I find that aesthetically pleasing in the slightest.
The stairway was not designed by NASCAR and is not a racetrack. Beating me to the bottom is not the object. Tripping me doesn't help, because I fall faster than you can run.
I cannot buy anything bigger than a king size bed. I am very sorry about this. Do not think I will continue to sleep on the couch to ensure your comfort.
Look at videos of dogs and cats sleeping, they can actually curl up in a ball. It is not necessary to sleep perpendicular to each other stretched out to the fullest extent possible. I also know that sticking tails straight out and having tongues hanging out the other end to maximize space used is nothing but sarcasm.
My cd's and dvd's are not miniature Frisbees.
For the last time, there is no secret exit from the bathroom. If by some miracle I beat you there and manage to get the door shut, it is not necessary to claw, whine, try to turn the knob, or get your paw under the edge and try to pull the door open. When I exit this room, I will come out the same door I entered. In addition, I have been using bathrooms for years. Feline attendance has never been necessary.
The proper order is kiss me, then go smell the other animal or your butt. I cannot stress this enough. It would be such a simple change for you.
In return for your following these simple rules, I have posted the following message on my front door:

My Rules for Non-Cat Owners Who Visit and Like to Complain About My Cats

1. They live here. You don't.

2. If you don't want their hair on your clothes, stay off the furniture.
3. I like my cats a lot better than I like most people.
4. To you, They are animals. To me, they are adopted sons who are short, hairy, walks on all fours and do not speak clearly.

5. Cats are sometimes better than kids. They eat less, don't ask for money all the time, are easier to train, usually come when called, never drive your car, don't hang out with drug-using friends, don't smoke or drink, don't worry about buying the latest fashions, don't wear your clothes and don't need a gazillion dollars for college.

Answer 3

The best thing you could do is adopt an older cat. Kittens are adopted all the time because that's what everybody wants. Take home a cat that has been there a long time or an older cat. They don't have much of a chance at finding a good home. It could be the best pet you ever had!

Answer 4

The only thing you should be sure about is to adopt one that is younger than your current cat. Your male tabby is the King of the house, and if you get one that's older, it may try to boot him off the top.

I would suggest any cat from 8 weeks of age to one year.

Answer 5

If you have a male, maybe get a female, so that there won't be a domination problem. Better not a small kitten, but not a fully grown adult either, for the same reason. The baby would be in danger from your cat, and the adult might fight with him. Whatever you take, monitor them for the first month. It is good that you are adopting one!

Answer 6

I'd look for a cat that is going to get along with other cats. I know some cats that don't play well with others, so to speak. I'm partial to black & white female cats. I think because that's what my first cat was like. But I think temperment and if the new cat will get along with your current cat should be the true deciding factors.

Answer 7

I agree with "cpinatsi". A male cat may bring in a domination problem, the female cat on the other hand, can be quite loud and sometimes annoying when she is in heat. Ask the people at the shelter/zoo about this, they would know best about what would work out with your cat.

Answer 8

It doesn't matter what colour you get, and it shouldn't matter what sex it is either. as long as your cat is neutered you probably won't have any problems. just introduce them gradually and don't leave them alone together untill your 100% that they're getting along.
As for age, as long as its over 8wks you'll be ok, because you'll need to let it settle in for a bit before you introduce to your cat anyway.
it'll be much easier for you if you just go to the shelter and let the cat/kitten pick you. Happy Hunting!

Answer 9

I usually take what needs a home.I like females they dont spray the house like males.AS far as a name you really need to see the cat then name them. LIKE : happy 0r jumpers 0r blackie 0r fuzzy or PRINCESS or climber ECT, EACH cat has someting special. good luck

Answer 10

don't go there with any preconcieved ideas. go to the shelter look at who they want pick them up and see how they interact with you. it is more of you seeing who will pick you out not the other way around.