Sweeny hides and tries to avoid Precious. The problem is getting progressively worse. They are concerned about how they should introduce another cat. The Social System of the Cat To understand what what is happening with the cats described above, it is helpful to understand the social system of cats. A social system is the group living arrangement that has evolved to ensure optimum survival of the members of a species.
Cats seem to have a flexible social system.
When food and shelter is abundant, they may live in large groups. When food or shelter becomes scarce, they divide into smaller groups or become solitary individuals. The domesticated cat that survives off the land without help from people generally lives by itself except during courtship and when a mother is rearing her offspring. Kittens stay with their mother until they are 6 to 12 months of age and then disperse to establish their own hunting areas. When food and shelter are abundant, as on farms or in households, females and neutered cats may live in groups quite amicably.