Since Fizz went to the RB, we've been keeping an eye on Mithu to see
how he would adjust.  Pippin is no doubt happier: he spends more time
inside, spends more time with us, appears to be gaining some weight,
etc.  But he still goes Out, leaving Mithu "alone" with DH, who works
at home.  Mithu and Fizz weren't really close, but they did wrestle
together amicably.  Pippin will wrestle too, but it quickly degenerates
into Pippin whining about some non-regulation move and
are-the-officials-too-blind-to-see-that-below-the-belt-kick, usually
well before Mithu is done playing.

Mithu has been demanding more and more attention from DH and we
(especially DH) are wondering if Mithu (and DH) would benefit from
having a friend.  To make things more complicated, we are no more than
12 weeks away from a new baby, so timing is tricky.  And we'd need a
cat that likes other cats, tolerates (cat-respecting) small children
and would play with Mithu but leave Pippin alone.  And we'd really love
another Maine Coon mix, like Mithu, from a shelter, not a breeder.

I keep telling DH that it's probably best if we wait until after we are
somewhat settled with the new baby, but he keeps bringing it up. Which
means that we may be getting a new cat sooner rather than later, if we
can find a suitable candidate.

So, watch this space...

Cheers
Caroline S.