Would I be able to get another cat?

It's never easy to predict how easily a newcomer will be accepted by the resident cat, but if he's got on well with other cats in the past that's a good sign. Bear in mind that he probably got on with those cats because they had compatible personalities, so the key is finding another cat whom you think might be a good fit with yours. This will depend upon his age, activity level, whether he's assertive or nervous and how affectionate he was towards the other cats - mutual grooming etc. These articles have some really good advice on introducing cats, which I think you will find helpful.

http://www.romneyhousecatrescue.org.uk/introductio...

http://www.catexpert.co.uk/cats/introducing-a-new-...

Let the cats dictate how quickly the introductions progress and never force them to be close to each other. That way even if they never become best friends they can learn to ignore each other and live in harmony.

Hope this helps. Good luck.

Let me start by stating that I am not a professional and that this response is based on my opinion alone. There's really no way to know how your cat will react to bringing a new cat into the home until you actually do it and see what happens. You cannot make an animal get along with another. They may like each other and they may not. What you can do though, is when you bring the new cat home, put him/her into a separate room alone and shut the door. Keep him/her in that room for about two weeks. Obviously make sure that he/she has a litter box, fresh food & water and that you give him/her attention multiple times a day. Keeping he/she in a separate room will allow the new cat and your existing cat to get used to each others scents and presence. After about two weeks, let the new cat out and see how it goes. Even after you let the new cat out, it could take a long time before they bond (if they ever do). You just have to be patient. If they are really violent with each other, you should consider either re-homing the new cat or bringing he/she back to the shelter if you adopted. You obviously don't want either one of them to get hurt.

Cats can get very territorial though some like company. Hit and miss really, I found a kitten before and in the 2 weeks before we found it's owner my cat ran off and didn't come back until it was gone. Think it was jealous of the attention the kitten was getting? But then friends of mine have bought kittens to go with there 7 year old cats and have been fine! Only way to know is to probably just try it, perhaps make sure you have a back up owner incase you can't keep the new cat? And I think maybe a kitten would be better so you haven't got 2 awkward cats fighting... ! Good luck anyway!

When you get a new cat, they're going to dislike each other off the bat, no matter how grumpy he/she is. Buy a baby gate perhaps and separate the two; just let them look at each other and react. If you hear growling, etc, keep them a distance away. Once they seem somewhat comfortable with the baby gate up and staring at each other, allow them to meet physically. Occasional fighting is okay, but make sure you're there to break anything up. Don't leave them alone together. Once they seem okay with you around, leave them be by themselves for a bit.

Some cats take longer to get used to other cats sharing their house and owner, but each will get over it eventually. I think your cat would enjoy some extra feline company.

Good luck!