posted 10-22-2003 02:06 PM         

I have a beautiful, 14-pound, one-year-old, white, odd-eyed male cat named Casper who is so loveable. We adopted him from the humane society when he was a kitten. At that time we had a 1-year-old calico/tabby female cat named Bella. Well, Casper loved Bella and wanted nothing more than to play with and be with her. Bella didn't want anything to do with Casper though. This went on for a couple of months, then Bella didn't come home one day.

Casper is now an adult, and I would love to get him a companion. I found someone who has a couple of kittens she is giving away in about 4 weeks (they are only 3 weeks presently). There is one of each gender, and I am trying to determine which kitten will get along better with Casper. So far, the kitten's owner says that the male is more playful and meows for his mommy constantly. The female is quite and doesn't play as much. I don't know if this will determine their personality in the future though.

I have heard that neutered males get along best, but some people say it is better is have one of each. I'm very confused!

Casper loves it when my sister brings her small dog over to play. She once brought her female cat, Lulu, over for 2 weeks while she stayed with me, and Casper loved Lulu and wanted to be friends, but Lulu just hissed and tried to scratch him. I really think Casper would get along with any cat, but I was just wondering what you all thought, through experience with your cats, which gender cats get along the best.

Thank you!