New Fur Child!

[MommaCat]

Afternoon All!

Well.. I did it again.. brought home another fur child from our SPCA. :-)
He was found in June/July by a woman who found him lying in the road after being hit by a car. She took him to vet who had him sent to another vet. THat vet called our SPCA. His leg was shattered in 5 places. The director's husband took him to a specialist and he said there wasn't alot that could be done... so he put the fur child in a cast and hoped for the best. After a few weeks the "owner" was found and he said he didn't have time for "The cat" and said for us to keep him.

So after months in a cast Lancelot as he was named at the shelter was cast free. he adjusted pretty well.. he has a permanent and very decided limp. But is a sweet child. he is 5 1/2 years old....black/white DSH and has two different colored eyes. ABout 5-6 weeks ago he started to act out his frustrations of being cooped up. When we would put him back in his kennel after being in the play room he would scream and try to scratch and bite. Soooo a foster Mom was called and he went for a little R and R. But Foster Momma couldn't adopt him... so I said that I couldn't bear the thought of him going back into a keennel after being "free" so I went in today and brought him home.

Naturally.. when I got home.. Clayton and Tucker were in the kitchen. Tucker looked at Lance and HISSED.. Clayton ran. Later when I went in to see Lance in the guest room Tucker my nosey boy was right by my feet.. I opened the door and Lance hissed at him. I am going to try and keep them separated for awhile..... see how it goes. He is a sweet child. Foster Mom said that after about a week she let her fur children and him meet an dit was ok. he keeps tryting to escape from his guest room.... He wants to get out and explore.

Wish us luck!!!!

I was telling our daughter about him .... she suggested that his name be changed to MORGAN... I like that.

Blessings,
Deb

[krazyaboutkatz]

Congrats on your new kitty!!!:D I'm so glad that you decided to give him a loving forever home. He sounds adorable and I'm sure that in time he'll fit right in.:) Can you post any pictures of him for us?;)

[Maya & Inka's mommy]

He sounds like a cat with lots of cat-titude ;) Thanks for taking him into your home!! Why change his name? I like the name Lancelot for him, as he is a lil fighter too!

[MommaCat]

THank you all for your kind words.

Last night Tucker saw "Lancelot". I held Tucker then I put him outside the door. When I went to pet Lance he HISSSSSSED at me and swatted me.
Do you think it is becasue I had Tucker's scent on me or Lance was jealous?

Lance has been thru hell Ladies and I love him.. loved him from the first time I saw him in his little cast.... do you think it will work out?
I have them separated. Lance is in seclusion.

Blessings,
Deb

[krazyaboutkatz]

It's still too early to tell. Some cats accept others faster and then some will only tolerate the new cat. I'd take the introductions very slowly. You may want to get a towel and rub Lancelots scent on it so your other cats can get used to his smell. Then use a different towel and rub Tuckers and Claytons scent on that so Lancelot can get used to their scent. Hopefully in time everyone will accept each other. Good luck.:) I love the name Lancelot and wouldn't change it if I was you.;)

[MommaCat]

I have confidence that everything will be ok. :-)

This morning I went in and sat with "Lance". Bless his heart.. he hopped up on my lap and buried his head in my arm and purred like a frieght train and kneaded my arm and leg. I kept thinking that maybe he was kneading and purring because he is insecure and this was making him feel safe and comfortable.
Isn't kneading a throw back to when they were babies and with their Momma's? He is starved for love. he has taken to my husband too. This boy is no dummy... come to think of it ALL of our fur children hop up on Daddy's lap.. and just look at him.. after that he's putty in their paws. :-)

As far as my husband is concerned.. this is it.. Lance is here for good. I just hope the other fur children eventually feel the same way.

Blessings,
Deb

[moosmom]

Deb,

Congratulations on your new furkid!! I'm so glad you decided to adopt an older kitty. So many of them get overlooked at the shelters simply because they're not as "cute" as kittens.

((((hugs)))))

[MommaCat]

Hi MoosMom,
I LOVE older fur children.
I only take older ones for that very reason.... We had one sweet precious child that was with us for 15 months.. and finally went home last weekend.
This big guy stole my heart last summer..but we didn't think he would be good with other kitties.....his foster mom said he was fine.. and I said then he's coming home with me. I could not bear the thought that after 5-6 weeks being free that he would be put back in a kennel. He was in a cast for months.....and has a really bad limp but loves to be held and purrs like a freight train.

Please pray that eventually all of my precious angels accept the newest child.

Deb.

[MommaCat]

OK KIDS,
Here we go again.

We had Morgan (Lnacelot) in the bedroom on the bed. My hubby was holding him. Tucker comes in.... all was quiet....Tucker ambles out.. and Morgan starts growling AFTER he leaves....I pick him up to puthim back in the guest room.. he starts growking BIG TIME....I gently put him on the bed becasue of the leg.. and he hisses and swats at ME!

Tail was snapping and he turned his back on me. What did I do???? Was it Tucker's scent on me? Was it becasue I put him back in a closed room and he rememebrs his kennel?
Is he still so insecure? All of the above? WHY swat at me? Iam on his side!

I sat on the floor with him.. and kissed his head and left him to chill out.

Deb

[RedHedd]

Give them time - it's only been a day or two. It took my two several weeks to be in the same room with each other without hissing and growling. It's all part of them figuring out who's top cat.

[MommaCat]

THAT I can understand.. but he hissed and swatted at ME!

I went in a little while ago and sat in the big overstuffed chair. It has soft fleece blankets on it.. He sat there with me.. and started kneading the blankets then stuck his nose in the blankets and purring... then he was kneading my stomach and purring. I guess I Have been forgiven for whatever it was I did.

:confused:

How long do you all keep your fur children separated? With each of mine it was different. Clayton was out and about after two days... Tucker kept escaping and after the first day I threw up my hands. he and Clayton hissed and growled for weeks. Morgan has been in confinement since Sunday and has only had glimpses of the boys..... we haven't even broached Princess Shadow yet.
This boy has basically been in a kennel for the past 7-8 months and I think he wants OUT.. but becasue of his leg I am afraid to let him out with the boys around.

Advice???

Dumb Momma Deb

[RedHedd]

There is no "usual" as all cats are different, but I did a search on Pet Talk when I adopted Mishi and looked on the web too on how to introduce a new cat to the resident cat(s). The "norm" is about a week or two. I was advised to keep them completely separated for a week and then to slowly introduce them to each other with supervised visits for an hour or so a day. It worked for me - two weeks was all I could stand to have one or the other locked up. Of course the first time I left them unsupervised while I went to work, I was a nervous wreck, but there was no blood when I got home :rolleyes: :D It's taken my two a long time to get cozy. They're FINALLY sleeping together, although not all the time, That's ONLY taken two years :rolleyes:

[MommaCat]

I know what you mean RedHead.
It has been different with each of mine. Morgan is just itching to get out and explore.. but the "Boys" are usually around...like right outside his door so I don't dare. We do take Morgan into another room with us. He wants OUT! But I don't dare.

When I have Morgan in another room then the boys go into the room where Morgan was in they can sniff his scent.

I Have noticed that Tucker has been throwing up. I think he is anxious. Clayton has been more in seclusion. So I praise them both give extra extra hugs and kisses......Shadow knows something is up but remains in her throne room most of the time in front of her heater.

When Morgan is in my husband's study withhim at night , he lays on the desk and helps Jim on the internet by pushing his hand on the "Mouse". He also lays on Jim's chest and kneads him like he does me.

Blessings to all of you for your kindness, help, love and support,
Deb

[kaoK'okung]

yahoo cats info recently had a post on this and suggested introducing the cats to each other one at a time, by keeping one of them in it's carrier and allow the other one to walk freely through room...just take your time and be patient, they will learn to love each other...also, if your cat is growling , i don't recommend picking them up, that may be why Morgan turned on you...hope all goes well, you did well to rescue Morgan, as you know he will repay you in full!!!:D :D (PICS!!!!!!)

[MommaCat]

Thanks!!!

I bought a BABY GATE yesterday at Wal-Mart and put it up. It gives the boys a chance to see Morgan and he them. Clayton just sat and stared at him an dTUcker walked by and hissed like he "had" to.

THank you for all your help and support.

Blessings,
Deb

[RedHedd]

Originally posted by MommaCat
Clayton just sat and stared at him an dTUcker walked by and hissed like he "had" to. :D Sounds like progress to me! Good going! Pics please!

[MommaCat]

Hi ReddHead!
Welll seems my newest fur son had had enough of being confined. While I was cleaning his room the little demon escaped and promptly went downstairs to explore. For a disabled child he moves pretty fast!:rolleyes:

Sooo I watched him and the others.. some hissing and a little growling on everybody's part.. some hiding.. but no clawing. I ran out to do errands.. came back and all children were accounted for.

Morgan watches Clayton and Tucker wrestling. he looks wistful but then goes back to sleep. He is VERY talkative! Tells me all about his adventures. I think Clayton and Tucker are mad at Momma.

Morgan met Shadow....he hissed.. she threw up.:rolleyes:

So.. what do you think?

Deb

[kaoK'okung]

good idea with baby gate!!!!!...:) :)

[RedHedd]

Originally posted by MommaCat
So.. what do you think? :D They LOVE each other! :D :D Seriously, it does sound like they're progressing very quickly to accepting each other. Don't worry, peace will reign soon.

[MommaCat]

Hi ReddHead,
We just got back from PA... I wasn't sure if I would com ehome to find fur everywhere but the three boys were all in the basement watching the squirrels eat.
PHEW! NO FUR FLYING!:D

They were ALL "starving".. all talking at once. They had dried food out but wanted their wet food "snack". I got it all out in express fashion.. checked on my princess upstairs.. who was waiting for her heater to be turned on.

OK.. came back down.. Tucker follows Morgan everywhere.. sniffing his Butt....CLayton is still hissing.....CLayton was a hard sell with Tucker... now they are joined at the hip. So I am jopimg that they will all eventually get along.

I cannoth thank all of enough again.. being here with your love and support again.

Deb

[MommaCat]

Hi ALL!

Update on Morgan (Lancelot) and Clayton and Tucker.
Compared to when I brought Tucker home.. Clayton is being very calm and cool He and Tucker still hiss some at Morgan but it is nothing like it was with Clayton and Tucker.

Tucker sniffed Morgan's butt today... then Morgan tried to sniff Tuckers and he hissed. I said hey handsome... you sniffed him!:)

Clayton is physically getting a little closer....still hissing some but things are going ok!:D

QUESTION:
As I have said Morgan is a bi-eyed boy... hit by a car on the left side. HAs a permanent bad limp.. but the boy can get around.. especially when he hears cans open!:D
Ok...his right eye is dark.. left eye is golden/yellow.
I have been watching him for MONTHS when he was at the shelter.. and it was hard to tell.. but since he has been here... his right eye NEVER changes. it is ALWAYS fully dilated. I am going to sign the official paperwork tomorrow.. and then he goes to my favorite vet.... and willbe checked head to toe. I'll also have the X-Rays.. but I even had my husband look at it... he agrees that it never changes shape.

Not that it matters.. he is home forever and always. I was wondering if anyone could give me some input. OH the eye is NOT cloudy or white. Just pupil is always fully dilated... or at least it look sthat way.

Blessings,
Deb

[kaoK'okung]

thanx for keeping us posted on Morgan's progress Deb...i hope all goes well with Morgan's trip to the vet!!!....:) :)

[MommaCat]

Thanks Proud Papa....

Has anyone had any experience with eye problems with their fur children???

Deb

[Don Juan's mom]

Originally posted by MommaCat

OK.. came back down.. Tucker follows Morgan everywhere.. sniffing his Butt....CLayton is still hissing.....CLayton was a hard sell with Tucker... now they are joined at the hip. So I am jopimg that they will all eventually get along.



It may be a point of kitty etiquette. When my sister Marg adopted a kitten (Seamus, orange tabby), one of the first things he learned from his 15-year old "auntie," Misty (tuxie), is that it's OK for an older cat to sniff the younger cat's butt... but NOT the other way around! ;)

Liz

[MommaCat]

ahhhhh kitty etiquette....
I forgot all about that.. what page in Emily Posts's book is that written??:D

Well tonight all 3 boys were in the kitchen helping me cook dinner.
Morgan walks over to Clayton.... Clayton hauls off and hisses then Swats Morgan.. Tucker my little butt sniffing peace keeper goes over to Clayton and Clayton still in his Snit.. Hisses and swats Tucker! Tucker looked at him like what are you doing???

These boys are making me nuts.:)

Love,
deb

[MommaCat]

Evening All!

Here's an update on Morgan and my crew.

Things are getting better.. Tucker is sniffing Morgan's butt.. CLayton is even sniffing his butt and Morgan is trying to sniff Clayton's.:D

Morgan is RUNNING! This is a milestone considering he has a terrible limp. Jim gets his red lazer light and Morgan RUNS! What is weird is that we do NOT think Morgan is used to playing. He gets excited when we play with him.. and he starts shaking his head vigorously... then he'll run and hide. it's like he is so excited and happy that he's not sure what to do about it or how to act.
He'll chase a toy... play with it for a second then run and hide. I clap my hands and praise him.

Bless his heart. My friends.. I really don't think this fur child of mine knows how to play.

Blessings,
Deb

[kaoK'okung]

just keep up the good work deb, and morgan will learn to play!!!!:) :) :) ...

[MommaCat]

Thanks Proud Daddy!

I told my husband that we are so blest that our fur children chose us to be their parents.

We were playing with Morgan last night.. he again got so excited then ran and hid.

Bless his heart.

Blessings,
Deb

[kaoK'okung]

btw deb, where are the pics of morgan???...lol...probably hiding after he played a little...Shy also will only play for a short period and she too gets very excited, not like Zip , she can play 24/7...


:) :D tim :cool: :eek:

[MommaCat]

Tim,
I am an idiot when it comes to sending pictures... I know how to do it to send from my computer via E mail but doing it thru here.. I Am such a loser!

Help me obiwan kinobe!

Deb

[kaoK'okung]

not to worry deb, as i just learned about 2 weeks ago...not being able to post pics DOES NOT make one an idiot!!!!:) :) :) ...i sent you a private message that i hope helps and if photobucket wrks for you like it did for me, i can help you with a signiture too, that is how i did mine...:D :D

[MommaCat]

Thank y ou so much!

My daughter and her BF looked at photobucket when they were here. Jay said something about Photo not having much memory or something?

I'lltry your directions and see if I can get it.
THank you so much.

I would love to learn how to post my pictures of my fur children. Proud Momma LOVES to show her babies off.
:D

Morgan is asleep on his baby blue fleece blankie on my desk. Rotten child.:D Just the way Momma likes it. There is nothing better then spoiling your fur children.

Blessings,
Deb