Thread: Introducing adult cat to adult cat

Well there does seem to be a lot of photos in this forum of maine coons having fun together! I'll have to give it some serious thought....

Originally Posted by Catlover

Are maine coons really happier with a friend if they are going to be indoors?

Absolutely. I'd say about 99.9% of them are.
But be prepared for a short period of indignant behavior towards the newcomer by the resident Coonie. Then be prepared for two furries getting along like a house on fire.
And keep us posted of course.

I'd agree with Antonia and Candes, and would add that you may also need to be prepared for some bad temper in your direction, too, just for a short period. Think Rachel had similar treatment from Gracie for a week or so. Candes had a great trick for me though, and that's sorted Freyja completely. A very stressful 3 weeks all in, but SO worth it in the long run, and you'd never know now that there was every any disharmony in the first place.

Hi candes, I do worry that the dynamic might change if we get Another cat. I know my mother in law has a cat which is totally different since the other cat in the household has died- she's become a lot friendlier and less aloof. Just a little bit worried sylvie might do the converse with another cat around. But then it's encouraging that this hasn't been the case for many people who own Maine coons.

Originally Posted by Catlover

Hi candes, I do worry that the dynamic might change if we get Another cat. I know my mother in law has a cat which is totally different since the other cat in the household has died- she's become a lot friendlier and less aloof. Just a little bit worried sylvie might do the converse with another cat around. But then it's encouraging that this hasn't been the case for many people who own Maine coons.

That's a good point that Candes has made - we haven't seen less affection from Freyja since she decided Wicca could stay (!) but she does 'play' with us both less than she used to; she'd rather play hide and seek with a tiny black kitty than can hide under the dining room table than with noisy humans who can't hide for toffee; and she'd rather chase Wicca around the house than us because Wicca gives her a challenge and we're too easy to catch. But affection wise, she's probably better than she used to be.

Thanks guys. I think we're 99% certain that we're going to go for it and make ourselves a 2 cat household. Have contacted the breeder and she seems to have four young cats available- hopefully I can go have a look soon!

Originally Posted by FreyjaRoMaine

she'd rather play hide and seek with a tiny black kitty than can hide under the dining room table than with noisy humans who can't hide for toffee; and she'd rather chase Wicca around the house than us because Wicca gives her a challenge and we're too easy to catch. But affection wise, she's probably better than she used to be.

Pleased you now know your place in the cat household & accept that play is much better with one of your own type,we do come in useful though when they need to have the fluffies retrieved from under the furniture so we are not complete dumbos.
Interesting about the affection bit,I find mine are happier playing alone/together but do come for a lot of kisses & cuddles...

Good luck catlover ...

Yay! Can't wait to hear about your new kitty!

How exciting... good luck!