bernadette

a long time ago... my first cat, a siamese btw, was 2 yrs old when a co-worker had to find a home for her 4 yr old cat.

the siamese was the friendliest cat on earth (as long as he was in his own home!)
the poor 4 yr old cat hid in the darndest hard to find him places for two weeks.
finally one day the two cats sat at opposite ends of a window sill.
it wasn't long before they were the bestest buddies ever. usually found in one furry lump somewhere. they bathed each other & they were simply great pals forever after.

then we moved to california. they did fine with the move. one apt & 2 houses.

then we got another cat... left by a stupid neighbor who moved away & left the cat. it took some time for her to feel comfortable. my other 2 cats were old farts then (they didn't care) & she was about middle age for a cat. it worked out though once she felt safe.

then the first 2 cats died. then another cat moved in who was kicked out by some other neighbors. the (then edlerly) female cat wanted NO part of this new intrusive male cat. if took about 6 mos before she quit swatting & hissing at him each & everytime time she saw him. luckily he's a docile laid back cat & not a fighter. but finally peace was made & they would lay side by side, maybe not cuddling like my first two cats, but their peace was made.

so, my conclusion: the younger the cats, the faster & better chance of recepting a new cat into your fold. of course, there's exceptions to ever rule & every cat is different as every snowflake is.

anyway, good luck/best wishes!
i hope youre siamese is even half as awesone as ours was. he lived to be 18.5 yrs, we had him 17.5 of those yrs & loved every single day of his time w/us.

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