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How long should I wait to get a new cat after my pet passes away?

Updated On September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | Maine Coon | Male | neutered | 13 years and 8 months old | 8 lbs

I am putting my cat Charlie a sleep tomorrow night and I was wondering how long should I wait to get a new cat?

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Answered By Claudia Fioravanti

Veterinarian

Published on January 14th, 2019

Hi, sorry to hear this. I think it is a personal decision, if you feel ready to have a new cat in your home and in your heart, you should go for it. Obviously this being aware that he is a different cat with his own strengths and weaknesses and he might be completely different from Charlie. Sending you and Charlie lots of love !

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