Topic: Should I adopt this lovely boy (with pic) - is six cats too many ? (Read 4002 times)

Teresa Pawcats · « **Reply #30 on:** October 07, 2009, 16:50:37 PM »

Chris sorry it wouldnt have worked

I guess if you are meant to have dream cat number 6 he will find you when you least expect it

Tiggy's Mum · « **Reply #29 on:** October 07, 2009, 16:47:12 PM »

Sorry it didn't work out

Bazsmum · « **Reply #28 on:** October 07, 2009, 02:26:48 AM »

So sorry....I hope he finds his forever home soon!

Gillian Harvey · « **Reply #27 on:** October 06, 2009, 22:38:49 PM »

Thats a shame, sorry Chris

Janeyk · « **Reply #26 on:** October 06, 2009, 22:34:18 PM »

oh dear

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #25 on:** October 06, 2009, 22:10:51 PM »

oh how sad

ChrisB · « **Reply #24 on:** October 06, 2009, 21:49:17 PM »

We went to meet Buddy today at the cattery where he is being fostered but, sadly for us all, he won't now be joining our little family for reasons I won't post. He is a gorgeous, very friendly, little boy who I am sure will soon find his forever home - there is a homing show coming up soon and he will certainly be snapped up. I am really upset but I must put the welfare of our current five girls first. Thanks to everyone for their advice.

CC & The Pussycat Guys & Dolls · « **Reply #23 on:** October 06, 2009, 11:07:24 AM »

I have 6 Chris and actually dont find thats too many...untill I try to get into my bed

Teresa Pawcats · « **Reply #22 on:** October 06, 2009, 09:36:24 AM »

Only just spotted this thread, Buddy is gorgeous, Best of Luck Chris

Bazsmum · « **Reply #21 on:** October 06, 2009, 00:34:41 AM »

Hope all works out well for you all!

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #20 on:** October 05, 2009, 23:43:37 PM »

Thats great Chris and hope it goes well

Liz · « **Reply #19 on:** October 05, 2009, 23:13:42 PM »

Hope it all works out for you Chris and least you will have a boy to watch the sport with

We have 40ish currently and 3 doggies so I do so hope that stuinning boy becomes your furry son

ChrisB · « **Reply #18 on:** October 05, 2009, 22:46:08 PM »

Thanks everyone - I just knew I could trust you all to give me that final bit of encouragement I needed !

We are going to home Buddy on a trial basis and just waiting for a call back from the fosterers. The existing five come first though and I am prepared to give him back if any of them are unhappy once we have given things a fair chance.
MM, the girls are all CP rescues, Gizmo, 9, very laid back persian but definitely the boss, her daughter half-persian Bubbles, 7, sensitive little girl, and three short haired tortie sisters, Daisy, Ellie and Cleo, aged 3.5, quite shy but all five extremely loving and gentle. Will keep you posted.

MrsR · « **Reply #17 on:** October 05, 2009, 22:05:40 PM »

When I had 6 it was never a problem, they all sorted themselves out.

When a friend had to stay and she brought her cat for 3 months it became 7 and even that didn't change things, when she left the clan continued as normal.

sheryl · « **Reply #16 on:** October 05, 2009, 22:00:32 PM »

6 is definately a good number - he is beautiful, I say Go For It

maryas · « **Reply #15 on:** October 05, 2009, 21:36:50 PM »

Once you've got 2, 3, 4 and then 5.................... you might as well have 6

Good luck.

Mary

Millys Mum · « **Reply #14 on:** October 05, 2009, 18:46:08 PM »

What have you got in your other 5 age and temprement wise? Iv always said id have to pick carefully to add to my lot who are very closely bonded but with some hard work i have managed to integrate one of the grumpiest/anti cat/old sod iv met and all is going ok!
If CP thinks he is multi cat friendly and your willing to do things slowly then you stand a good chance

Its a fine balance between adding one more and it being enough to tip things over, so aslong as you keep in mind the existing 5 come first and no matter how hard it would be to send him back you would then id say go for it.
You have btw already done a great thing getting 5 girls happy together!

Dawn F · « **Reply #13 on:** October 05, 2009, 15:02:19 PM »

he is lovely - I know with my lot I have a delicate balance because Star is not very laid back - I'd give it a go if you are comfortable with him going back if it all doesn't work out

moira · « **Reply #12 on:** October 05, 2009, 11:57:56 AM »

He's lovely. Personally, there can never be too many cats

providing, of course, that you have the room and resources to give them all the care they need. I have a multiple cat household (10 at the monent - thats mine plus fosters) and all have been introduced at different times with (thankfully) minimal dissention from the resident cats. After about the 4th they seem to have taken the attitude 'oh well, just another one to get used to'. Seriously, I think you can never tell how the dynamics will change on introducing a new cat as they are all different but I would say give it a go.

Rosella moggy · « **Reply #11 on:** October 05, 2009, 09:31:47 AM »

What a gorgeous puddytat

As slave to 4 girls and 2 boys, I imagine you know where I stand. Would you like a few more?

I jest, I jest!

When was he neutered btw? It takes a few weeks for hormones to settle down and unneutered Tom's pee smells a wee bit potent meanwhile. We collected Freddie (a 5 yr old recently neutered stunner) and had smelly spraying probs for a couple of weeks. Having said that, your lad is such a beautiful boy I can't see him being available very long so you may not want to wait

Janeyk · « **Reply #10 on:** October 05, 2009, 09:31:04 AM »

he's lovely Chris, hope that things go well if you decide to go ahead

clarenmax · « **Reply #9 on:** October 05, 2009, 09:18:58 AM »

Wow, he is absolutely stunning

Bazsmum · « **Reply #8 on:** October 05, 2009, 03:44:21 AM »

Aw! How could you possibly resist?

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #7 on:** October 05, 2009, 01:59:27 AM »

He is my dream cat

I was only having 2 and now have 4 which is all I can afford and cope with.

If the cost of another is no problem and you have the space, as the centre are willing to take him back I would go for it

bunglycat · « **Reply #6 on:** October 05, 2009, 00:20:56 AM »

He is rather handsome

I was only ever going to have 2 and i now have 5 -all from somewhere different and touch wood all get along together after careful introductions -3 females and 2 males.

Gillian Harvey · « **Reply #5 on:** October 04, 2009, 23:57:48 PM »

Is six cats too many? no I don't think so

another 'go for it' from me

Kay and Penny · « **Reply #4 on:** October 04, 2009, 23:40:59 PM »

I suppose the risk is that he is really happy with you, and the others - or some of them - are not happy with him

you would feel very mean handing him back to the rescue then

if he was the unhappy one, it would be much easier to hand him back

but I say you'll never know if you dont put it to the test - so go for it - he looks lovely

Liz · « **Reply #3 on:** October 04, 2009, 23:39:45 PM »

I think that the ladies need a handsome chap like him to come and brighten their lives would also give you an ally for the football!

Five to six is not a big leap but I'm sure that introductions done carefully would have this boy settled in in no time

he is rather

Tiggy's Mum · « **Reply #2 on:** October 04, 2009, 23:35:47 PM »

What a hunk

I think the step from five to six would be hardly noticeable

He looks adorable and if the rescue centre would be willing to take him back if things really didn't work out then you really have nothing to lose - I say go for it!

ChrisB · « **Reply #1 on:** October 04, 2009, 23:28:59 PM »

This lovely boy, Buddy, is looking for a home through our local CP branch and I am very tempted. I am just so worried about upsetting our five girls who get on so well together (which took a while to happen). Obviously I would take the introduction process slowly but he might find five others too many. Apparently he is very affectionate and gentle personality, around one year old and came to them as an unneutered stray. The homing officer suggested we could have him on a trial basis to see how things went so perhaps I should give that a try ? If he doesn't fit in would everything return to normal for the others if he went back or do you think they would remain upset by it ? Appreciate any thoughts.

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