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Is it a good idea to get a cat that has lived alone for 5 years a friend?

I have a cat who is 5 years old and has lived by herself with me for the entirety of that, and we're both very happy. She is indoor only, but she has lots of toys and I give her lots of love and attention. However, many people around me are urging me to get her a friend so she won't be lonely. She's a very opinionated and independent cat, so I'm really not sure how she'd react. I think she's very happy being the only cat, but I'm not sure if she'd appreciate a feline friend or not, especially while I'm at work or with family and friends.

Is it a good idea to get a cat like this a friend, or are they generally happier being the only cat? I don't want to uproot her life, but I also want to enrich her life in any way possible.
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It sounds like she’s perfectly happy as things are. People often suggest adopting pair-bonded cats, so they help each other adapt and aren’t lonely, but from your description, your cat doesn’t seem lonely. She has you and she doesn’t have to share you. Bringing another cat into your household might actually make her anxious. 😿
whowasthatmaskedman · 70-79, M
@bijouxbroussard Truth be known, many cats only tolerate their owners because the are too lazy to learn to open cans themselves or empty their sandbox.😷