I sadly had to put my cat to sleep today, he was 22 years old, do u think I should wait a while 2 get another?

Answer 1

I'm sorry for your loss.

You'll know when your ready to get another cat. Whether it's tomorrow or in a year, you'll know.

Answer 2

I'm sorry to hear that :(
Personally, I would wait a while.
I got a cat about a month after my other one died
And I really LOVED that cat
And I ended up resenting the new cat for a while
Like as we all know kittens are playful, but if he went to play with me (pounced on my hand or something) I'd get really angry and think how Buster never used to do that
And vice verca; if I wanted him to play and he was sleeping, I'd get really annoyed.
It was really immature looking back on it, but I was very attatched to the other cat and I couldn't really take it when he was suddenly killed on the road.
I think it was just a little bit too soon and I started to resent him =/
But of course after a little while I got used to the idea and I got over being mean to Elwood and ended up loving him all the same :)
So yeah... I'd say leave it a little while. It'll be lonely but it'll be better in the long run. However I was only 13 at the time, So I don't know... Maybe like others have said, the sooner the better for you in your case because after 22 years it's going to be heartbreaking and another one may keep you pre-occupied and give you something else to love.

Just don't do anything that doesn't suit you or seem right... because then you're obviously making a mistake.

I hope all goes well for you.

Answer 3

I'm so sorry you had to have your cat put to sleep. You obviously looked after him really well and gave him a great life if he lived to that grand old age.

There is no right or wrong answer to your question - you should go with what you feel.

If you can think of nothing but getting a new kitten or cat, then I'd say it would help you and that you are ready. You would not be replacing him - you would be celebrating his life by offering a good, loving home to another cat who needs your help. However, if you are thinking more along the lines of "I wonder if it would help me get over my cat's death", then I'd wait a little while longer.

My childhood cat got put to sleep in June and I was very upset. I decided to get a kitten the same day to remember him by - although I'd wanted another kitten for months previously, so I had thought it through. It really helped to ease the pain; but as I said, I could think of nothing else but getting a kitten, so I knew it was the right thing to do.

Perhaps you could go and visit a few cat shelters in your area ( http://www.catchat.org/adoption ) and see how you feel. You may get upset at the sight of the cats and kittens; in which case, you'll know you should wait a while. Alternatively, you may feel an overwhelming urge to adopt one or two of them - in which case, it's the right time to get a new one. If you've never been to a rescue shelter before, you don't need to worry about them pressuring you - there are usually quite a few people looking around and the staff just get on with their duties unless you approach them. They won't force you into taking home a new friend.

Whatever you decide, your old cat will always stay with you.

xx Emmie

Answer 4

Depends how you feel, and also do you have any other cats? They grieve too if they've been together a long time. I'd personally give it at least a few weeks. You need to grieve properly for the cat you've lost before you can put your full energy into a new cat. That's not to say you'll get over the death of your cat in just a few weeks, but hopefully the worst of it will be over then and a new cat will be a nice distraction. You'll soon grow to love the new cat just as much, and have happy memories of your old cat.

Answer 5

You do what's right for you. That's the only possible answer.

However, I'd take some time to first thoroughly clean your house, removing all traces of the former cat. I don't mean mementos - I mean remove any hair or scents that she has left behind. You don't want the new ones coming in and thinking there's another cat there.

Wash and/or dispose of any of her bedding. Get new litterboxes. You can probably keep the same bowls but be sure to wash them well.

Vacuum like you've never vacuumed before - and WHERE you've never vac'd before. If you like smells, get some of that powder to put down on the carpet and Febreze the heck out of everything.

One more thing to consider - it wouldn't be a bad idea to treat your home for fleas. Even if your last cat didn't have them, you never know......

Once you get that out of the way, you're free to get a new cat or two at any time.

But if you do go with kittens - just remember that they will get into everything. Be prepared! They may seem like a bit much if you've been living with an older adult for any length of time.

Answer 6

That would depend heavily on you, are you ready for a new cat? Just remember that the new cat won't be exactly like the old cat, so be prepared for changes. Sometimes its nice for a break and then after a while you know you're really ready for a new pet. How about visiting the local Human Society or Rescue and adopting a new cat? Lots of kitties looking for love.

Answer 7

How do you feel? My aunt got a new cat right after it got ran over by a car, and she ended up giving it away because she didn't feel ready. Would a new cat make you sad or happy?

I don't know if this is true, but you probably heard that cats have nine lives. After they die, they live in another cat. This is probably confusing, but it means same cat, new body. See if you can find him in shelters. Like I said before I do NOT know if this is true.

Next time you get a cat, I would recommend getting two (probably litter mates so they won't be as territorial). This way, you wouldn't have to make that hard decision when one dies, and you can feel what it's like to have a cat after one dies so you can see if you'd want another when that one passes.

Answer 8

Hi Honey. I'm so very sorry to hear of your lose. What a wonderful cat owner you truly are to have had your kitty for 22 years! You must be extremly loving & caring for him to have had such a long life.

Yes to your question. Because YOU HAVE SO MUCH LOVE to offer another kitty....I would get one this week. Either go to your vet and ask him if he has any that he personally knows of.....OR....go to the local pound and SAFE a kitten or cat & give him/her that same long & loving life you gave your first kitty.

I wish you all lifes best & hope you find another kitty to love before the week is out! Many blessings, Patti

Answer 9

elizabeth its up to u do u feel its the right time to get a new cat?
and 22 is a great age for a cat so he lived a long life!

heres a list of great cat breeds

Asian Semi-longhair (or Tiffanie)
Balinese
Birman
British Longhair
Chantilly/Tiffany cat
Himalayan (USA) or Colourpoint (rest of world).
Javanese
Maine Coon
Nebelung
Norwegian Forest Cat
Oriental Longhair
Persian
Ragdoll (and Ragamuffin)
Siberian
Turkish Van
Turkish Angora

Shorthair
Abyssinian
American Shorthair
Australian Mist
Bombay
British Shorthair
Burmese
Burmilla
California Spangled Cat
Chartreux
Colorpoint Shorthair
Egyptian Mau
European Shorthair
Exotic
Havana Brown
Korat
Ocicat
Oriental Shorthair
Russian Blue
Siamese (and Traditional Siamese or Applehead Siamese)
Singapura
Snowshoe
Sokoke
Somali
Tonkinese

Breeds based on mutations
American Bobtail
American Curl
American Wirehair
Cornish Rex
Cymric
Devon Rex
German Rex
Japanese Bobtail
LaPerm
Manx
Munchkin
Ojos Azules
Peterbald
Pixie-bob
Selkirk Rex
Scottish Fold
Sphynx

Breeds derived from crosses with wild felids
Bengal
Chausie
Cheetoh
Savannah
Serengeti
Toyger
Retrieved from "http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_cat_breeds"

Answer 10

Give yourself 2 or 3 weeks to think it over, remember that this is a very personal choice. Its up to you if you want another cat. I got over the loss of my lovebird in that time, when all traces of his presence were gone from the house, because my mind even told me to be careful when I entered a room and to look for him walking on the floor or flying in the bathroom. He lived 8 years and died suddenly. If it helps, clean all of your cats stuff from the house, put them in a box and hide it for a while, so you can think better if you want a new cat or not without looking at all his/her stuff. I hope this helps you cope with your loss a little.

P.S. I haven't got a new lovebird yet. It's been 2 months since Spike died, and I decided not to get a new one yet.

Answer 11

22 years is a long life for a cat. Sorry to hear that you had to say goodbye to your friend.

To answer the question, I would wait at least of couple days to think about it. It's not usually hard to find a cat or kitten to adopt.