I need some advice because I'm not sure what to do. I'll try to make this as simple as I can.

Right now, I have only one cat. He was a rescued stray and never quite adjusted to being around people. He was my mother's and I kinda got stuck with him when she moved and we couldn't get him in a carrier. He was just so afraid of people. At the time, I already had 2 older cats and the little guy eventually learned to snuggle and groom with them. The two older ones just passed in the past year.

After grieving the loss of my snuggly buddies, I started thinking about bringing a new cat into my home. Hopefully, one who would snuggle in bed and not be so skittish. I don't think it is just my selfish interest.

Well, over the past few weeks, the younger one has started... just started... learning to trust me a little. At first, he would let me pat his head for a second or two before he got spooked and ran. Lately, he's even seeking affection, although he is still very cautious and has odd rules for when it is allowed. Most amazingly, he is learning to play. Someone gave me a foam stress ball and I tossed it on the floor. It took him about a week or so, but he started chasing it around the house. I have no idea, but I am very hopeful that he will continue to become more comfortable with me.

I really can't decide about adding another cat to our family. Part of me thinks that it would be good for him to have another furry friend again. But part of me is afraid that he would revert to his anti-human-social behavior.

Oh, and I can't go through a regular adoption with the SPCA or anyone. My guy has never seen a vet, no FIV testing, no rabies vaccine and he still has all his parts. In the past, I've tried several times to get him to the vet, but no luck. I have the scars to prove it.

Any suggestions would be appreciated.