There is one that I am thinking of adopting from the shelter, but is feeling sorry for him the right reason to adopt it? He is the one cat there that I don't think anyone else will adopt. He looks so sad in his cage. He's not very attractive, but he is very affectionate. Thinking about it has actually been keeping me up at night and I feel sick to my stomach. Not sure if I should adopt him or not. I already have an adult cat I adopted last year that seems fine and happy to be an only cat. I think she'd get jealous and angry if I brought another one home. What do you think I should do?
2007-06-06 01:02:09 · 6 answers · asked by no 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
You are perfect to adopt this poor cat, what a kind heart you have. Go get the cat, your other cat will adapt just fine, given a little time. and hurry you don't know how much time this poor cat has, unless it is a no-kill shelter.
Think about how much better you will feel after bringing the cat to your home and you can get a good night sleep knowing you saved this cats life. How else will you ever get that picture out of your mind of how sad this poor cat looks? Hurry go get that cat! Give your present cat lots of love and attention, and for awhile, give the new cat his attention when the other cat isn't looking. Trust me I started with only one cat who is now 16.
He has learned to get along with all the others. Knows he will always be number 1.
It will be OK. the cat will adjust.
2007-06-06 01:42:28 · answer #1 · answered by CAT LADY LOO 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You sound like a very caring person....You can introduce the new cat slowly to your adult cat. Put the new cat into a separate room for a couple of days so they can both sniff the other's scent. You may be surprised. They could be good company for each other. Good luck to you. Kudos to you for adopting!!
2007-06-06 08:13:49 · answer #2 · answered by puanani 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like you would be giving him a good home. Cats adjust, dont worry to much. You can introduce them slowly. Put new cat in one room for a little while and the other can visit for a while. Im sure they will be fine.
2007-06-06 08:14:30 · answer #3 · answered by T I 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you should adopt the cat if it is keeping you up at night cats are pretty accepting of one another and you can see how it goes . if it does not work out then you could re-home the cat or put him with a rescue and they will help you . good luck .
2007-06-06 08:06:27 · answer #4 · answered by Kate T. 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sit down with the cat, and have a discussion. Ask the cat if his needs will be met by your background, intentions, future ability to have MORE discussions with the cat. What are the cat's future aspirations? Is the cat going to college, and who will pay for that? Will the cat get married? Will the cat someday look for it's own biological parents, or will the cat call you mom?
2007-06-06 08:07:28 · answer #5 · answered by nitty b 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
That is totally your decision. You have to decide what's right.
2007-06-06 08:24:29 · answer #6 · answered by star_lite57 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋