In reality, cats are very social and crave companionship. It's why they are wonderful pets. People who need someone to love them unconditionally will find it in a cat. Dogs fulfill this need also, but in different ways. Dogs will openly adore a person, in ways that are more obvious, while cats appear to be more reserved. Cats also adore their people, but the signs are often missed because many people don't really pay enough attention to their cats to understand their more subtle signs.
In fact, a recent comment on a blog revealed a disturbing notion. The writer had submitted a question about her "annoying" cat, who wouldn't leave her alone, was always following her around and trying to rub on her. (So much for a cat's "subtle" signs.) Good grief... what do these owners want? A quiet furball that sits quietly, snoozing, until they demand some play time or cuddle time? What should the cat do between demands? Well, here's what they do: they learn to hide or settle down in a corner or a closet, and eventually, never interact with their owner. Soon, these owners get the idea that cats don't enjoy being with people.
If someone has a cat that wants to play more often than they are willing to participate, then perhaps they should consider getting the cat a pal. At least the two cats can keep each other company and play together, relieving the owner of any obligation to be part of their lives.
If you do get a second cat to keep the first one company, it can be a challenge to help them become friends. Cats don't typically accept new members into their family right away, so a period of adjustment is needed. As owners, we can help them learn to get along and eventually, learn to become close friends. For tips on how to do that, it helps to understand how to introduce a new cat into your home. Dr. RJ Peters established a rescue shelter in 2002 and has found new homes for more than 1,000 animals, mostly cats.
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