Thinking about adopting a second cat - advice?
I have a beautiful 5yo fixed female black cat that I got when she was five weeks old (Teddy Bear). She was rescued from a group of abandoned kittens on the street in New Orleans. I love Teddy more than anything but I was raised with dogs so I’m still learning about cat behavior. She hasn’t seen another cat since I adopted her (she hates going outside, even just on a patio or in her carrier) and I tried introducing her to my parents very docile poodle, but she was afraid of the size difference (85 lbs v. 9 lbs). She loves watching videos of other animals on TV but is very much play-stalking them.
I’ve worked remote in the past but I’ve just finished my first year of a grad program and will be working in an office over the summer. She seems content to be at home alone, but I certainly don’t have the same amount of time that I used to to play with her. She’s also seemed to calm down, but I’m not sure if that’s age or if she’s not enjoying being alone.
I’m thinking about adopting a kitten, but I don’t want to ruin my current dynamic with Teddy. She’s my absolute baby and was a happy only child for most of her life. However, the increase in my time away from home every day makes me think that she might become depressed. I will have time this summer to adopt and raise a kitten before the next school year starts, so is this a good idea? How do I go about introducing them? Am I just worrying too much and she’s actually fine?
Any advice would be appreciated.