I have one cat called Spook I rescued form the RSPCA as a kitten - she was found on a rubbish dump with 2 others presumably her brothers as they were together, except they were black and white and Spook is clearly a mix of Russian Blue - if is wasn't for slight markings on her tail and the colour of her eyes she would look purebred.
She is almost 12 now, and loves living here in the country for the last 4 years. She has turned form a timid towncat who was chased by everything - birds and other cats - into a much sleeker and trim hunter who is forever dumping dead mice and weasels on the doorstop. If I go outside she always follows me round - we went for a walk around the 10 acre field and she stuck to me the whole way. She was a bit put out by the arrivals of the kids, but is incredibly patient with them, although prefers to be out of reach.
I was considering getting some kittens this year but I am not sure it's fair to Spook - she has had to put up with being moved from most important person in the house who slept on my bed, to being shut downstairs away from kids and cots at night - a kitten or 2 might just push her over the edge since she hates other cats. Any ideas how well an older cat will take to new kittens?