I have a mighty need for a kitten. I'm in several cat groups on Facebook and follow cats on IG and watch YouTube videos about cats and my heart bursts every time I see a kitten. It's been a long time since I had one. It was Mousie, 20 years ago. I'm allowed to have two cats since Aster is my ESA and I have a letter for her. My local shelter, where I got Aster, has 30 kittens right now (it's kitten season). However they also have 11 seniors. I always said I would get seniors.
Part of me wanting a kitten is because I think Aster might get along better with a baby than another adult cat. And with a kitten you can teach them (to a degree, being cats and all). But the main reason I want a kitten is just because I want one. I'm trying to tell myself it isn't selfish. I'd still adopt, give a cat a home. But there's this voice in my head. "What about all the old cats?" "Kittens always get adopted. Not everyone will take in a senior." "A kitten is too much for you and Aster."
I don't know what to do. I'll look at the seniors while I'm there. I did see one featured on their FB page that spoke to me. But... again, I don't know if Aster would take to another adult. I'd have to do the quick introduction method since this is one bedroom and I don't want to keep the new cat locked in the bathroom for days. Besides, there's a litter box in there so it has Aster's smell all over it.
Have you had experience introducing cats? Did you ever have a senior and a kitten at the same time?
Note, this will not be happening for a while still. I need to save money for the vet. The first visit is free, but she'll have to be spayed. I'd choose a female, kitten or senior.