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11-02-2006, 07:43 PM   #11

Re: Advice please


Can't advise you DM, But he is a beautiful boy!!



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11-02-2006, 07:44 PM   #12

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He is gorgeous, but think your idea of two younger kittens coming in together is a better idea.



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11-02-2006, 07:50 PM   #13

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Oh he is a stunner

Not sure if it really makes a great deal of difference whether you get two together or not, my female cat who is two gets along amazingly well with my 7 year old cat, he was even cleaning her head the other day. I think it is just down to how sociable the two cats are.



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11-02-2006, 08:14 PM   #14

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I think it is easier to intergrate a young tom cat into a household with older she's than to introduce another female. Six months is a young age although I to have my doubts as to that being correct as he look extremely large for that age I would doubt you would have a problem. But you never know. It would probably make more sense in getting to little uns together. This fella may be too rough for a little kitten to play with. Good luck with whatever you decide.



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12-02-2006, 12:29 AM   #15

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I'd love to say GO FOR IT! He is very beautiful, but my experiences over the last 3 months say go with your gut instincts. You know you animals better than anyone and would have a pretty good idea as how they would react to this new comer. I wish you luck as its a toughie



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12-02-2006, 12:41 AM   #16

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he is a stunning looking cat - I don't have any advice sorry - I'm sure you'll make the right decision



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12-02-2006, 04:35 AM   #17

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Really hard decision; a very outgoing kitten may be able to win over the older girls...all I can say is repeat what the others said, go with your gut



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12-02-2006, 09:37 AM   #18

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Thanks everyone.
Apart from saying 'rumble', as I haven't had breakfast yet, my gut says lovely but leave him. Wait for the babies - they'll be here soon enough.
Hope the blue boy finds a nice home.
(If I had kittens and was finding homes for them, I would not let them go to a home with children who had never lived with a cat before. Childrens' allergies are cited so often as a reason for a 'just bigger than kitten' needing a new home.)



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12-02-2006, 10:07 AM   #19

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he is lovely, although I would be tempted to leave him as he may be too playful for your older girls, so two kittens would be better as they have each other for company. i can certainly understand why your husband is drawn to him though - I am hoping to foster a semi/longhair this year so I can find out if my allergies can cope, as I adore them but don't want to risk it permanently until I have 'tested it'!!



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12-02-2006, 10:50 PM   #20

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my older boys have always been good accepting new additions to the home, but i cant really offer much advice, he is a lovely boy though



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