Do l get another cat/s ?

The paw prints on your heart won't be quite so painful if you adopt another one... or two ….

Blacktabby2, we have 2 6 year old cats but our eldest will be 18 in October - not sure if she'll make it due to kidney issues. My heart breaks at the thought of her not being here but it made my husband and I think what we would do when our other two have gone, as the heartbreak can be too much. We decided, that despite the fact it could be painful for us, we would keep going to cat homes/shelters and adopting older cats so they can live out their lives in comfort and feeling loved and wanted. I say go for it, as you have already decided to get an older cat. Good on you and I hope you find that joy again.

You sound like exactly the sort of person who should have a cat. It'll be a very lucky one that gets you, so go for it! And yes, they die - but yours got to such a lovely old age so although it's so very sad when they do, it was the natural time and all is well. Good luck and let us know when you've got your new one.

I am on my 4th cat now and, hopefully, my last. I hope we will both see each other out but my family have said they would take her on. I still grieve for the others, especially the first one whom I nursed through diabetes for 3 years with twice daily insulin injections. My current cat is so loving and loves my company, just like the first one, so I am so happy I chose her from the litter.

I am 80 and 3 years ago adopted a 6 year old indoor cat- she is now 9 and gives us a lot of pleasure so I would say go for it

Here’s my rescue cat Harry! He likes looking at us upside down!

Please, please get another couple of cats. It will help mend your heart and give a much needed home to a furry friend who is desperately looking for affection. You sound like you have a lot of love to give so please do not delay. Losing a pet is tragic but time moves on and you are not eliminating the memory of your beloved pet. Kittens by the way are wonderful, so please do not rule them out, but I would suggest that you invest in a pair; we did after losing a beautiful and much loved cat,and our boys, Mori and Arty have been the tonic we needed and have breathed new live, fun and laughter into our house. Go for it!

Megs36 I hope you outlive your lovely cat. If not, I hope that someone takes him in. I know that one of the cat charities will guarantee to find a good home, if necessary, if you give them a donation.
My next door neighbours are 'bereaved' regularly. They adopt elderly dogs whose owners have died, or gone into care. They have two young setters of their own, so they do two or three 'energetic' walks with them each day. They also do a couple of gentle walks with the 'old dodderers,' as I call them. They are a wonderful couple. Most of their time is spent caring for all of the dogs. They give them all lovely end-of-life care, which may only be a few months, and grieve for each one when it dies.

Yep, answering your own question ! No way are you not coming home without a cat !
I had sworn never again, but...….
Our two, George and Harry, were dumped at the local charity about 6 weeks old and brothers from the note that was left. When I met them they were nearly a year old , could not touch them, they literally ran up the walls of their enclosure ! Not first choice family pets then ! Obviously took them home.
Fast forward 8 years although never going to be as if socialised from very young they are living the life of Riley - whoever he was - go for it I say !!!

Do get another cat. You will never forget your other much loved pets but the love for a new one will come. As we all know there is no limit to love.

You have to get at least one cat. I really feel that a home is not a home without a pet. I've had cats all my life, and despite them dying when they reach old age, which is so sad, I would never be without a cat. Go for it!

I've done the "not getting another its too upsetting" & ended up with 6! Also got talked into a puppy then when he was couple years old just went "for a look" at local rescue & well along came dog number 2! Currently have 6 furry 4legs and love them to bits. Even end up with cats in our appartments when go on hols, think they know a mug when they see one. Hope a suitable match was made during your visit.

Go for it. You are young enough and obviously love cats.

hi there everyone.

So i was feeling the same about should i get a cat or not. My cat passed away and i just felt lost without him.

My granddaughter suggested a site called Trusted Housesitters where you register and apply for house sites to care for peoples animals. Its great and I think it helped me make my mind up.

Blacktabby2 I keep checking this thread to see if you took the feline plunge. Any update?

Sorry for not replying eatlier everyone! Yes...l adopted Sooty and Sweep. Black and grey. 6 years old. I love them so much already. Thankyou for your comments...xxx

Another photo!!! Sooty and Sweep!!

Brilliant, they are gorgeous.

What lovely cats. I wish you all much contentment together.

Oh tabby 2 how adorable. I wish you all good times together.

Wonderful. You won't regret it. Well done!

That's lovely tabby2 - well done for giving them a new home. Lucky furries

Blacktabby2 what lovely news. They are fabulous cats.
We all knew it was inevitable as soon as you went to the Cat Sanctuary.
Wishing you all happy lives together.
Your second photo, which really shows the colour of their fur, makes it clear that you made a great choice for their names.

Thankyou everyone. xx

Oh well done, Sooty and Sweep are very lucky cats, (and extremely beautiful). They look totally at home already. Wishing you a long and happy life together.