I agree, Mortee. It's never been good for any of mine to be the only cat, even the old persnickety ones. Same goes for dogs. When our old dog, now gone two years, was getting crotchety and slow moving, Merlee the Border Collie came into his life and perked him right up until the very end.

Out of the 6 I have, half have been kittens when found, the others teens and adults. Either would be good for your old "gel"...just be sure you protect her special spot from the new one and be sure to give her extra loves so she knows she is not being replaced. It helps if you can keep them in separate rooms for the firts few days. Usually any new ones here spend a few days in a bedroom with the door closed. The and the others snif under the door and bat at each, then I gradually stand there with the door open and let them all peer at one another. each day seens just a bit more of them interacting and, unless someone is really territorial, by the end of a few days, they are at the stage where they are either best buds or at least tippy-toeing around each other and getting to know one another.

Again, I am so sorry about your Pie. None of them can ever be replaced; just new ones brought in to steal our hearts some more.

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