Well, Hell hath no fury like one pissed off Mishi. I'm following the introduction protocol recommended my AnimalSavers. Today was the first day to introduce them to each other - one in a carrier, the other free to explore. Here's what happened.
Mishi climbed into the carrier all by himself -- his idea, not mine, so I nabbed the opportunity to do the next stage of the
introduction protocol. They only lasted 5 minutes looking at each other from about 5' apart before the hissing and growling started so I knew they'd both had enough. She also starts to hiccup when she gets stressed. Does anyone know what to do for kitty hiccups - I've never dealt with that before! She just looks bewildered when it happens - it is funny and cute, but I know she's not comfortable. Poor ball o' fluff.
When I went to release him back into his room, one of his long curved claws got stuck on the carrier door grill and he let out with his Mishigaas snarling and yeowling! Scared me too! Now I have to figure out which claw is snagging and snip it in a calm moment. Yeah, I know -- good luck!
All's back to "normal" again. They're each in their separate rooms, purring and furring. She is getting braver, approaching his room and sniffing at the door, so I know we're making progress. Ah kids!
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