I have 2 cats who are the "boss of the house" and I've had to keep them separate for 4 years so far. After a year of trying everything to get them to just stop the attacks, I've given up. One will immediately attack the other. Initially they did get along OK, but it went downhill after my Puddles hissed at one of Sweet Pea's kittens and that was it. They have no issues with the other two cats in the house. Well, actually, Puddles hates them all, but Jasper and Rose just ignore her.
If it was me, I would adopt a youngish male, rather than a female. I find male cats more social and less likely to be the "boss" of the house.
The other thing is to see if the shelter knows how easy going the cat is with other cats. That may help in making the decision.
Good luck! I hope it works out.
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Cat maid to:
Rose semi feral, a cpietra rescue, female tabby (approx 13 yrs)
Jasper RIP (2001-2018)
Sweet Pea RIP (2004?-2014)
Puddles RIP (1996-2014)
Snowball RIP (1991-2005)
In a cat's eye, all things belong to cats.-English Proverb
“While we are free to choose our actions, we are not free to choose the consequences of our actions.” Stephen R. Covey
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