Quote Originally Posted by lph View Post
I know I have tried reasoning, arguing, pleading and plain sulking, but he seems terrified that 2 cats will "take over the house". I grew up with at times 8 cats (foster home), 2 dogs and 2 horses, so I just don't see the problem.

He's just not that much of an animal person, more like "wouldn't mind a cat around".
I don't have two cats and I'm more than content. My one kitty gets along perfectly with other cats, dogs, parrots, etc but it's more me who doesn't want another cat. If you do have one really social cat, as I do, be prepared for constant attention. I walk in my door, the cat jumps up from wherever she is and runs to greet me. Follows me around. Everywhere. She sits by me no matter where I am and if there's no room(ie I'm on a stool or a chair) she lays on the floor next to me. If I get up to go to the bathroom or to adjust the heat, she gets up and follows. It happens all day long without fail. So I guess in some respects, another cat might help reduce this constant attention but it's not worth it for me.

If I ever get a job that takes me out of the house for the majority of the day, I would consider getting her a companion because it might get boring around the house.