I have two cats, and neither one of them seems like it would want to live without the other. They act like they are brothers and sisters. I also can't see myself living with just one cat.
For cat lovers, having one cat is never enough. You don't have to have just one cat. You can have more than one. People who have more than one cat know that this is good not only for themselves but also for their cats. Cats like to be around other cats.
You might want to get another cat. People often wonder if their cat would be okay if there was another cat around. If your cat is alone a lot, he might like having another cat around. When a new kitten comes into the house, it often gives older cats a new lease on life. Some cats do like to be alone, though, and fights over territory can be a problem.
When you get a new kitten, you have to go through the hard parts of training all over again. You'll also have to think about how much all the vaccines will cost. ADDING AN OLDER CAT TO THE HOME CAN ALSO BE A PROBLEM, because the cat will have to get used to the new place and may have health or behaviour problems.
You don't have to choose a cat of the same breed as the one you already have if you want to get another one. But you might want to be careful to pick the right combination. For example, a Rex with his silly ways and a Russian Blue who doesn't like to be touched might not make a good pair. Cats with similar personalities can get along well. Himalayan Persians and Maine Coons are so friendly that they can probably get along with even the pickiest breeds.
Before you bring that cat home, make sure he has a place to stay. He might do better if you let him stay in one place for a while until he gets used to it. Before you introduce him to the rest of your family, give him the day to settle in.
You should give the first cat some time to get used to living with the second cat. This could take a while. Make sure he doesn't have to share his litter box, food, or toys with the new cat so that the change goes smoothly. There are both health and emotional reasons to think about here. When cats have to share a smaller box, they may make their own space for a private box.
Having more than one cat can be helpful in many ways. Because of many of these things, having more cats will give you that much more company.
