We live on a farm with a BIG barn and everyone seems to think we need another mouser. Cats get dumped here every year and we keep them all “til death do us part”. We currently have a “herd” of 37 but have had many others over the years. Our oldest is 16 and youngest is around 8 months. Some get along very well and others tolerate the others’ presence.
Personalities are a major factor. It sounds like your kitten’s littermates are a rowdy crew. Could be a wrecking crew. LOL!
The female you mentioned isn’t much older than Leroy. Is she an active, outgoing girlie? Or is she quiet or timid? If the outgoing type, you might be better off getting her. That would be my first choice. Better chance of harmony in the household over all. If she’s the timid type, life for her could be an unhappy one. That would make the case for getting one of Leroy’s brothers.
I’m just thinking what I would do in your place, and that’s how I’d make my choices. It’s worked so far in the 60+ years I’ve been owned by kittehs. :-)
Hi;
The older female is affectionate, but rather retiring. That’s what concerns me.
Thanks again to everyone. This morning the adoption lady assured me that Leroy will get along with his sibling fine, so I guess we are embarking on the sibling adventure.
Fortunately, they have a policy of taking cats back if they don’t work out. We would only return the cat if they absolutely didn’t get along and might harm one another; but all of you have made me feel as though everything will work out.
Again, I appreciate your advice very much, and I’ll let everyone know how it goes.
-JT
“We currently have a “herd” of 37 but have had many others over the years. “
I hope you’ve had them spayed/neutered if they weren’t already!