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Should I get a 2nd cat? (lemmy.blahaj.zone)

submitted 11 months ago by Kit@lemmy.blahaj.zone to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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I own a condo and have one dog and one cat. They get along and play all the time, but I feel like the cat is often lonely and missing a cuddling companion. He's a rescue who was a street cat for years before I adopted him. I've been considering fostering or adopting another cat to give him company. Thoughts?

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[–] eezeebee@lemmy.ca 6 points 11 months ago (1 children)

What makes you think the cat is lonely?

As someone living with multiple cats, it's pretty rare that they will cuddle with each other. They prefer their own spaces.

[–] Kit@lemmy.blahaj.zone 8 points 11 months ago (1 children)

When I adopted him he was actively cuddling with other shelter cats. He always tries to get my dog to lick and cuddle him but the dog doesn't reciprocate. I feel like he'd attach quickly to another cat.

[–] eezeebee@lemmy.ca 3 points 11 months ago

Awe ok, that is pretty convincing.