Am I crazy (this is a particular incident question)

[Gypsy]

not a general state of mind inquiry (cause then you know the answer would be yes).

I want a new kittie. I have 3 pls Lucy. But I want a new one. We have an 1100 square foot two bed two bath and the kitties are good. But I want a new guy. A cuddly guy. Just someone new in the house. A new personality. And a new shining whiskery face to say hello to.

I found a kitty, he's already been returned once because the owner (armed forces) had to go over seas, and he's a doll. Sherlock is his name and he's all white with a little gray on his head. Young (a year). Loves other kitties and people.

And I want him. Best friend and Hubby are ready to break out the straight jackets.

 

[missy]

Go for it Gypsy!!!
He sounds like an absolute keeper. Sweet and personable and gets along well with others!! And his owner had to leave him behind! Meant to be if you ask me! We have 4 (the last 2 adopted us) and I wouldn't go back to having less. It adds so much love to our life and there is always something cute/funny/entertaining happening because of the kitties!

 

[TravelingGal]

If your DH doesn't want to, then I'd say no. I don't know much (OK, anything) about the raising of cats, but it seems like it's adding more work for all just to see a new face with whiskers every day?

 

[Eva*]

Well, I'm a newbie who's hanging around to see if someone will answer a question so far be it for me to call anyone crazy (though that's a lot of cats for 1000ish sq ft), so.....pics?? The cat sounds *adorable*

 

[Maisie]

I would say get him too. But I tend to think with my heart not my head. Sorry I'm not much use!

Can we see pics?

 

[missy]

I don't know much (OK, anything) about the raising of cats, but it seems like it's adding more work for all just to see a new face with whiskers every day?

Maybe I'm crazy too LOL but when we added a fourth it didn't seem like much extra work at all. And we take ours with us whenever we go to the Jersey Shore. That was probably the most "extra work" thing that happened. That we now have 4 cats in 4 cat carriers to place in our car when we go away.

I also would love to see photos of Sherlock and your other kitties Gypsy if you have them.

 

[Autumnovember]

Well.....


I have wanted a teacup pig for a long time and we live in a 1200 sq ft place. I was THISCLOSE to buying one when SO put a quick stop to that.

He told me no teacup pig until we had a bigger place.

Soooooo in my mind, you're not crazy at all. I love animals and want more and more and more all the time.

 

[decodelighted]

I'd say no. Lets extrapolate..... if every time you're down or feel like seeing new whiskers around you get a new cat -- that's how you end up on one of those "Animal Hoarder" shows!!!! Or how you become Paris Hilton -- she of the 27 or so dogs. Dog of the week club. Disposable things that die lonely deaths in her closet.

Knowing your current state of mind (from yr. posts) ... I'd say its too vulnerable a time to indulge that urge. And not fair to the kitty, honestly. Would the kitty be better off in your home, with divided attentions & a not feeling too happy Mommy -- or with a family where it would be the ONLY kitty. Hyperbole, but you get the point.

FWIW, I have to fight with myself over this issue ALL OF THE TIME. In fact, I'm doing it right now re: a 2nd pup. We've had a trying run of pet ailments and such (that I haven't posted about, so no one should feel out of the loop) and I'm starting to feel the looming mortality of all of our pet family. A new little fluffy baby seems like the perfect pick-me-up. And hedge against future abandonment. But I keep telling myself that its just not fair to the pets I HAVE. Not right now. And not while I'm feeling super vulnerable & acting on impulse to try to feel better about things anyway I can. Right now I have to focus on enjoying the time I have with my beloved pets & retaining financial means to be able to treat whatever else comes up. Rather than stretching things thinner w/another tiny, albeit adorable, mouth.

Not saying that's what you'd be doing ... but telling you how I feel about my own sitch. Smack me Xmas morning when I'm crowing about a new puppy though. Don't know if I can resist forever.

 

[neatfreak]

And I want him. Best friend and Hubby are ready to break out the straight jackets.

Yes we are. One husband away from being a crazy cat lady I'm telling you...and you might lose him over this!

This would be 5 cats in that apartment!!!

 

[decodelighted]

Here's what you do when you have KFSS. (Kitty Family Shrinking Syndrome). You put your *existing* cats away in a drawer for a month or two. And when you break them out again they look positively H.U.G.E (I mean "deceased".)

 

[poshpepper]

Like Maisie I also tend to think with my heart and not my head, but 5 kitties in 1100 sqft seems like a lot, but I think the biggest factor for me personally would be hubbys opinion

 

[Maria D]

I totally relate to what you are feeling. IIRC, you have no children and do not plan on having children, right? I have one child and never felt the urge to have another. Yet I feel the urge to get a new kitty at least once a year. This is not something I share in real life, lest people think I am seriously flawed, but I'm sure you'll understand! I have 3 cats of my own and a stray bengal living in my garage that doesn't want to come in -- his choice, not mine. I would have more cats but DH and DD prevent me from doing so. Wait, we were talking about you....

Um, the thing that holds me back from bringing home more cats from the shelter (besides the other humans living here) is that the ones I have, while not best friends, tolerate each other well. I worry that adding more could upset the balance and then there might be problems with inappropriate behavior. I've never had a problem with my cats peeing/pooping where they shouldn't be, and want to keep it that way.

Good luck with your decision. If you post a picture we're all going to tell you to go get him!

 

[Gypsy]

And I want him. Best friend and Hubby are ready to break out the straight jackets.

Yes we are. One husband away from being a crazy cat lady I'm telling you...and you might lose him over this!

This would be 5 cats in that apartment!!!

HAH. You've already bought yours and are standing by. LOL. I know this and am ready to evade capture, Sherlock in hand. Though you are difficult and tricksy to hide from.

I will post pics tonight. The foster mom is going to send me some more and I want to see if these show his personality more.

DH is still at "heck no" so this may not go anywhere unless I break out big guns (and even then it may be a no go). Which is T-gal's point.

Deco, it is partially being depressed, I just want someone new to love. I've even (don't pass out now) been having a few (2 total and they lasted less than a second each) baby wanting pangs. I'm a good cat momma and I do feel this would be a better place for him. This particular rescue doesn't manage to adopt out many animals at all. I've been watching a few of their cats for over a year. So I do feel like this would be a good thing for the kitty. I wouldn't do it otherwise.

I want a new baby to love.

 

[chemgirl]

I was going to say "don't do it!" since you already have more cats than I do and I feel like I'm a crazy cat lady, but your post has me looking at my local rescue's listings and there is a particular little guy I want to add to my clowder.

 

[Maria D]

*snip*

I just want someone new to love. I've even (don't pass out now) been having a few (2 total and they lasted less than a second each) baby wanting pangs.

OMG, that's how it starts. Hurry up and get that kitty!

 

[lulu]

Last time I wanted another kitten I told my husband her could get another motorcycle as a trade off and he jumped at it. We went to the shelter the next day. Feel free to use this gambit or some variation thereof.

 

[Haven]

I say GO FOR IT!

But . . .
We have a 1400 sq. ft. ranch with three cats, a Pitbull mix and a Shih tzu. And they all sleep in the bed with us at night. We're actually shopping for a king size bed right now, just to give us a bit more space at night.

So, I'm in favor of you getting this kitty, but . . . I may end up in the padded cell next to yours. I ALWAYS want more furbabies.

 

[yssie]

Oh he sounds like a dear I too say get him!

He's young and even-tempered, which is definitely in his favour - he'll fit in well with your existing menagerie, and he'll get a great home in the deal

 

[chemgirl]

Do you know how many animals you are allowed to have by law? I only ask this because I realized I'm 1 cat over my legal allowance! Apparently I'm only allowed 2 class 3 animals (dog, cat, or rabbit) in my house. Now I'm a bit worried that my neighbours might complain about cat noises and I'll get in trouble with the city....

If I lived a half mile to the west I'd officially be in a different district and I'd be allowed 4 class 3 animals.

I'm not really sure what would happen if there was a complaint about being over the limit, but it might be something to check before you add another cat.

 

[kelpie]

My husband told me that if he dies first he hopes I find someone else to keep me from becoming a "crazy cat lady". He considers that part of his marital duties since it's in my genes. FWIW I only have one cat. He did give me an intervention for getting too many chickens. I say Hub's feelings on the matter should be carefully considered you don't want your household to get out of control though it's a matter of opinion about how many kitties is too many.

 

[LtlFirecracker]

Sounds like a cute cat...

But I think your husband needs to be on board.

But then again, you are talking to someone made a point to get two cats while single so that I would never have to have the argument.