Need To Make An Important Decision on Whether to add new kittens to Household.

Question
I have an important decision to make very very soon. I had two cats. brother & sister for over 19 years. My boy cat Cody passed away from Cancer a couple of weeks ago. A huge loss but I wanted to add a companion to his surviving sister. I discussed it with his ventenarian and he thought that was a great idea. I know everything I have to do for the first several weeks. I have a dilemma that arose. I am getting my new little male kitten from an animal rescue center. .He is in a foster home until he is old enough for me to bring him home. He is almost 7 weeks old and has a sister that they want me to take also. I can afford it but am very afraid that my older female cat will barely accept one new kitten but two may be too much. I know she can use the company while I am at work but am afraid to overload the situation. I am sure the kitten will be lonely without his little sister until he bonds with my older female. HELP!!!. I want to make the right decision. I live alone in a household with no children or other pets. They will stay inside and will be fixed. I want to do the right thing for the kittens and my older female cat.. Thanks in advance for any help you can provide. I need to make a decision very soon.  ps. I also wanted to say that my 19 female is not a normal old cat.  She is very playful and  very active and looks to be 2 years old.  Thanks in Advance.


Answer
Hi Steven,

I'm sorry for your loss. I know that it is hard to lose a friend after so many years. I can tell you what would be the most likely scenario if you adopted the two together. If you get them young enough,(8 weeks or so), they will basically ignore your older one. They will be interested in their new home and each other. If you know how to introduce them together I would say take both. It will help your older girl with the company. And it will help you for later. Good luck.

Ciao, Karen