Pet parents put a lot of thought into how their current animals will feel before bringing home a new one. Although our pets might seem content and happy, sometimes we can’t shake the feeling they would also like to have some company.
When making any major decision in life, it’s always beneficial to trust our instincts. Even though our minds might be concerned, we can usually sense what our animals desire. And when we listen, it often works out better than we could’ve ever dreamed.
Watch this March 23 video to see how well one new family member has worked out for a lonely orange cat.
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These two are the cutest pair! Benny’s mom describes that after six years of her cat being alone, she knew something was missing. He was constantly craving attention, more than she could give him working full time. Although he loved to snuggle, she knew he needed more and that it was time for him to have a permanent friend. So they rescued a sweet little orange kitten who had never felt love or safety.
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Although they were separated for a few days to acclimate, their bond was instant, and they soon became inseparable. Benny taught his new sister, Dolly, to feel safe and loved. Like any good big brother, he also demonstrated to her how to watch birds and squirrels and take care of herself. Then, she returned the favor and began caring for him.
Bringing home a new cat
While these two may have become fast friends, it can take days, weeks, or months for some cats to acclimate to each other. The Humane Society recommends taking it slow when introducing a new cat to your home, especially for the cat showing the most signs of stress.
1. Create separation. Put the new kitty in a room where the resident cat spends little time. They suggest swapping the bedding of the new cat and the resident so that they can become familiar with each other’s scent.
2. Give them time. Let them to get to know each other with separation like a baby gate. This can help them positively acclimate to each other.
3. Wait for signs. When they show signs of curiosity and are without stress, they can begin spending supervised time together.
People shared stories of encouragement. Viewer @Kimmie responded, “I just did the same thing. My 3-year-old girl now has a little sister, Bliss.” That’s good to hear! Others remarked, “Two is better than one!” Most times, it is.
Now beautiful Benny and his gorgeous sister Dolly have each other to snuggle with each day. Although the decision may have been scary, it was undoubtedly the right one for this family.
