Need advice from my PT cat friends.

[Taz_Zoee]

As some of you know I have been toying with the idea of getting another cat. It has been decided that getting a kitten is the best option since I've seen how Paizly reacts to an adult cat (my friends cat I had for 4 months, G). Even though I had my heart set on adopting an adult cat.
Anyway, Bruce and I have been talking about it for nearly a year (since I lost Taz). He suggested I foster just to see how Paizly reacts and if she freaks out we can give it back to the shelter.
Another option has come up as a possiblity. This weekend the shelter where I volunteer is having free adoptions. (I know, it's not the best idea because people that really can't afford an animal will come get one just cuz it's free) But I was thinking this would be good because if the kitten doesn't work at the house with Paizly then I wouldn't be out any money if I did have to take him back. Even though it would break my heart into pieces if it did come down to having to return him.
Yes, I keep saying him. I want a boy. And I see on the website (arf.net) two 9 week old little boys. One is Derek and the other is Damian. There isn't a picture of Damian up yet, but it says he is a red or orange tabby. There are also 5 siamese boys, but for some reason Bruce said he didn't want a siamese (no clue why).

I need everyone's advice - good or bad, I want to hear all sides.

I am torn because I don't want to upset Ms Paizly, but at the same time I think she needs a play mate. HELP!

[Karen]

There are so many kittens needing homes this time of year that it is worth the shot, but I'd just be very careful about how the introductions go. Having the new kitty sequestered, letting them sniff each other under the door, etc., and seeing how she reacts is the only way you will know for sure!

[snakemama]

It's kitten season, and in the bay area a LOT of kittens get PTS this time of year. I vote go for it! Sherpa is highly territorial about adult cats, but he has been magnanimous about the variety of foster kittens I've brought into the house.

[Taz_Zoee]

Karen, I have the perfect set up for introductions. We have a spare bedroom that the kitten would be in for the first week or so, depending on how it goes. Just like we did when I got Paizly. Then I put up a baby gate and allow dogs and cats to sniff the newbie.
I'm just so scared. My sister said the same thing - I won't know until I try!
Thanks for the response Karen.

[Taz_Zoee]

Thanks Cathy! Yeah, Sherpa and Paizly got along good didn't they? That makes me feel better.

And thanks Gary, I would definitely take introductions slow, in fact I'd have to with the dogs anyway.

I am all mixed up inside. I'm a litte excited and scared all at the same time. Hee hee

[pomtzu]

Maybe Bruce doesn't want a Siamese because they are so vocal!?

If you had one, you would see how smart and resourceful they are. I had 3 at one time, and there was never a dull moment. They were such clowns, and always had us laughing. Once you have one, you always want another!

Whatever you decide on - good luck!

[Abby&Buddy'sMom]

the Siamese's are great kitties , says Buddy


ps... as you can see , he loves his dad

[Taz_Zoee]

Awww, Buddy is adorable!
I hope I didn't offend anyone with the comment about Meezers. I have no idea why he doesn't want one. Honestly, I don't even think he knows anything about them except how they look. Oh wait, maybe he watched Cats 101 with me before and did hear about how vocal they are.
He's never had a cat before Taz and I moved in with him, so he has no past experience with any breed.

So, I've decided to meet the two D's (Derek and Damian) on Saturday. I might even stop by there tomorrow or Friday to see if I can get a sneak peak at them. And then we will see how it goes from there. I should have Bruce go down and see the Siamese guys, but he is busy on Saturday.

[catmandu]

They ceratinly are great looking Kittens Taz-Zoee , and as Karen points out you do have to be careful about introductions as Paizly probably will not accept a young Kitten who races around like a lunatic and startles her and thinks that her tail is an interesting toy easily.

But if you are careful and do things slowly then Paizly may well decide to be a surrogate Meepwmie and they will bond and be fast friends
Pouncer did not care for Mr Scrappy at first and she chased him about for a month, and from then on they bonded and are the Damon and Pthyias of The Awesome Angels Army.

[Husky_mom]

yay!!.. can´t wait to see pics..

off topic.. seeing again the male kitties I saw one named Ziggy Stardust.. haha.. he´s a senior but the name catched my attention..

Duke stole my heart.. he´s so cute!!..

[Taz_Zoee]

Oh! I know the theme! This is my favorite show on television! How cute!!!! Are these kitties graceful by any chance?

LOL, actually Derek was quite graceful as he jumped on Cheryl! And Lacey kept squeezing behind the box Damian was sleeping in. You know Lacey, always has to be different! LOL

No, I don't know the theme but I can see why you're leaning towards Derek. He's the cute brown tabby and probably reminds you of Taz as a kitten. Hopefully you can get Bruce to go with you tomorrow so he can meet some meezer kittens and some of the others. What would you do if he wanted 3 of them? Good luck.

He does remind me of Taz. Lacey does more because she doesn't have as much white like Cheryl and Derek. But I'm set on a boy. I'm pretty sure I'm going to get him to go with me. But I'm going alone even if he doesn't because I want to see if I can get my name on the adoption list (if I need to).
Oh, and I have no worries about Bruce wanting to bring home 3 of them. No worries at all. LOL But if I am wrong then I would be in kitten heaven!!

yay!!.. can´t wait to see pics..

off topic.. seeing again the male kitties I saw one named Ziggy Stardust.. haha.. he´s a senior but the name catched my attention..

Duke stole my heart.. he´s so cute!!..

Isabel, I actually sent Tracey a private message about Ziggy Stardust. But her Ziggy is bi-eyed. The Ziggy Stardust on the arf site REALLY reminds me of my Taz though.
When looking online at the pictures Bruce kept seeing the Meezers and commenting. Then I'd tell him it was a Siamese and he'd say "oh". So I'm hoping he might fall in love with one of them. He asked me about them and I told him they can be vocal. But that some of them aren't like that. It just depends. We shall see what happens tomorrow! I'm so excited!

[krazyaboutkatz]

If I lived closer to you, I'd be happy to go with you but then I might end up adopting a kitten too. Good luck tomorrow.

Yes, I seen several male odd eyed cats named Ziggy Stardust before but they're usually white cats with the odd eyes. I've yet to see another odd eyed cat like my Ziggy. People tend to think she's a male cat because of the name but she's large enough to pass for one too.

[krazyaboutkatz]

Cindy, did you adopt a male kitten yet? Please let us know what happened when you can.

[jenluckenbach]

I'm just catching up here. Do you have an addition yet?

You should not have any problems with introductions. Most cats adjust to a new feline.