Stray Cat Captured!

[ramanth]

Well, after about a week of feeding it crunchies, my ellusive stray is now in my apartment and he/she is NOT happy.

A gray and white kitten... looks to be a little under a year old. I was feeding it wet food and tuna at a close proximity and then used a feather wand to coax it into my apartment. When I shut the door, all hell broke loose.

I finally got Kia and Zam into the living room and the kitten into the bathroom/bedroom and shut the door.

Kitten spent the entire night behind the toilet and cried from 3 a.m. until I left for work at 8:30. :( It never touched it's food, water, or the litter box. I cannot get near kitten. He/she will growl and hiss if I get too close. Zam spent part of the night scratching at the door meowing back.

I pray kitten will calm down. I hope to socialize it and find it a home.

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

Oh Kimmy, you must feel so bad for the kitten (not to mention not getting any sleep yourself all night), but you have to know that it's for the best. I'm sure the kitten will calm down a bit after it realizes there's no way out. Hopefully it will have eaten by the time you get home from work. That would be a good start. And hopefully you have another bathroom because it would be kinda hard to use the toilet if there's a kitten sitting behind it hissing at you the whole time. ;) :)

Thanks for getting kitty inside and trying to socialize it. Sounds like it might be kinda tough, but I know you can do it with the help of Zam and Kia of course. ;) :)

[ramanth]

Thanks... I hope I'm helping. I feel useless at the moment.



Originally posted by Tubby & Peanut's Mom
And hopefully you have another bathroom because it would be kinda hard to use the toilet if there's a kitten sitting behind it hissing at you the whole time. ;) :)
Unfortunately I don't. ;) :D Flushing the toilet didn't even phase the kitty. He/she won't budge.

Socializing Eli was easy (until Donna adopted the cutie) because even though he hid under the bed, I was still able to fish him out and hold him. And Zam and Kia could still have run of the entire apartment. Zam already attacked this kitty once and Kia scared the crap out of it so they are confined to the living room/kitchen.

My apartment feels even smaller now. :( I feel so bad for them.

I can't even touch this one. I want to take it to the vet but it gives me the dirtiest look anytime I go near it.

Anyone got a tranquilizer gun? ;)

[moosmom]

Kim,

You are my hero!! I'm sorry he/she kept you up. I'm sure she's scared. Eventually she'll realize that your apartment is a good place to be. It's not gonna happen overnight, but just be patient.

Find it a home???? I thought you were going to keep it?? :D I know what it's like to feel like you have even less space than before. But it's all for a good cause.

You rock, girlfriend!

[ramanth]

I think I'll pick up some heavy duty gloves on the way home and I'll just try to get it in the cat carrier and too the vet to be tested for FIP and get some flea stuff (in case it does have fleas)

Not sure if I'm keeping her or not.

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

Originally posted by ramanth
I think I'll pick up some heavy duty gloves on the way home

I was going to suggest that, and wear a heavy coat too so your arms don't get it. The vet would be the best place to start so Zam doesn't catch anything. After you know it's healthy, you can start working on socializing it. There have been many, many good posts here about doing that, so you might want to do a search. One of the best things I think, is to just go about your business and don't pay any attention to the kitten. It will eventually get used to having you move around and will become comfortable with your presence. I think that would be a great first step so the poor thing can at least feel comfortable with humans around. Interacting with humans is another thing, but the first step has to be just being comfortable with them around.

Which reminds me, we haven't had an update on Minnie lately. Have to start a thread to see how she's doing. :)

Good luck with the new kitten. The process might seem insurmountable at first, but if you read Jen's and Catholic's threads about their ferals, the rewards are even greater than the sacrifices. :)

[moosmom]

Kim,

You are doing everything right. Keep handling the kitten. It sounds like you two are well on your way. I hope he gets used to Kia. Zam will come around too.

Have you named the little purr machine yet??

[ramanth]

IT'S A BOY!!!

(I call him Little Boy for now... a friend of mine might take him so I'm trying not to get attached)

Had a vet appointment for him yesterday at 5:45. Left work early, got home, and totally padded myself, two layers of gloves, sweatshirt, leather jacket, jeans, boots..... :D I was ready! ;)

Little guy was still behind the toilet. :( So slowly reached for him. He hissed and growled by made no move to run and I extracted him by the scruff. :)

He went into the carrier easily and THEN peed. He probably felt better because he hadn't gone to the bathroom at all while I was at work. Nor did he eat or drink.

Joann, my vet, had to turn the cat carrier on it's side and shake a little to get him out. Then he spazzed. Took a tech and big blanket after 5 minutes to catch him. They took him to the back room and said they would try to get blood from him but couldn't make any promises.

A few minutes later she brought him back and he was still bundled up in the blanket.... and purring!!! :eek: :D

I took about 20 minutes before the results came back of the bloodwork. I spent the entire time scratching his head and shoulders and oh how he PUURRRRRREEEDDD!!! He's got a loud motor.

Joann estimates that he's about 6 months old. No ear mites, fleas, and no feline lukemia. :D A little scrawny but overall healthy. The vet was doubtful at first if he could be socialized after his spaz episode but thinks there is hope since he was purring away.

I got him home and set the cat carrier on the bathroom counter. He let me pet him inside it, purring and occasionally rubbing against my hand. He even let me rub his belly!!

He ate some wet food in the carrier but didn't drink any water. After a time I let Zam investigate him while he was shut in the carrier. Kia nosed a little too. Little Boy hissed at Kia and Zam hissed at Little Boy once. I took Kia for a walk, keeping Little Boy shut in the carrier and Zam with him. Got back and Zam was sitting on top of the carrier and both were purring! :D

He let me pet him a few more times.... 2 of them, I may of moved too suddenly because he would hiss and growl at me, but as soon as I scratched his head, he'd start purring again.

Last night was MUCH quieter. Around 2, he was meowing and I turned on the light to see him sitting at the window. As soon as I turned the light off, he stopped. At 4 he spilled a bowl of water off the bathroom counter and the clatter caused him to run under my bed. At 5:30, Zam started howling wanting in the bedroom. I went out to the living room and spent a few minutes with her and Kia. After I went back to bed, Zam was quiet.

Little Boy used the litter box and ate some food. :)

This morning he was still under my bed. I let Zam in since she was driving me nuts crying at the door. She immediately went to the bathroom to drink out of the tub. :rolleyes: THEN she sniffed around at the empty cat carrier.

She slowly made her way to the bed and went under. I heard a little scuffle and told them to stop. Zam had backed off but was still sitting close to him. The next scuffle was started by him and Zam came out from under the bed. After nudging me a little, she went back under and proceeded to sniff Little Boy. Little Boy growled a bit but there was no scuffles. Zam repeated this coming out from under the bed and going back under a few times. Little Boy would growl and Zam would just sniff.

I left Little Boy some catnip and cat treats on a carpet square. :)

I'll play with him a little this evening and on Saturday I'm picking up a Feliway difuser.

Progress you think?

[HayleyRosie]

Why are you not keeping him?

[ScantyNebula]

Sounds like great progress =D Thats good news! Do you think if he becomes more sociable with time you may consider keeping him yourself?

[ramanth]

I may or may not keep him. I haven't decided. One huge deciding factor is Kia. If the cat is scared to death of my dog and lives under my bed, then that is not fair to the cat. We'll see after a couple of days of socializing.

[Denyce]

HUGE progress I think :D :D

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

That is HUGE progress!! I liked when you said you came back and Zam was on top of the carrier and they were both purring...awww....:D

I don't know what everyone else thinks, but I think if you have a friend who is willing to take him, that would leave you free to rescue other kitties. ;) :D I mean, you've already rescued Zam and Eli, and now Little Boy, so it sounds like there will no doubt be more strays in the area that will need your help. :)

He sounds like a little cutie, and I'm so happy he's starting to feel more comfortable. It's amazing that it took a big blanket to get him, but then he was purring by the time they brought him back. What kind of miracle stuff did they give him when they took him "in the back? ;) :) :D

[lute]

we kinda have the same thing goin on. except i have three kitties. and just caught them yesterday so i don't know if i am going to be able to tame them or not. i will try.


you are doing a great thing!!! keep working on it!!

[kimlovescats]

Oh yes, definitely progress is he was purring!!! That how it was with Spencer ... and now he has a new home!!!! ;) :D

Hang in there, and keep up the good work!!!

Kim E.

[moosmom]

Great progress Kimmy!!

You also said he has spots on HIS nose, just like Eli. That along with the vet saying he's 6 months old (same age as Eli) leads me to believe they are brothers. How about naming him Ethan???

[ramanth]

Making progress. I picked up the Feliway difuser on Sunday and plugged in it. Zam was under the bed with Little Boy once and he wasnt' growling.... however this morning was a different story. :rolleyes: Only two tussels and Zam still runs away.

It takes me awhile to fish him out from under the bed, but once I do, he'll let me hold him for a short while and purr.

Made a BIG progress this morning at 6 a.m. I think he was sleeping at the foot of my bed. I woke up to something pouncing on my feet and found a curiously warm spot where I think a little body was laying. He was behind the standee and he allowed me to pick him up and I set him down by his food bowl. Instead of eating he ran into the cat carrier but let me pet him while he was in there.

He slowly came out, while giving me headbumpies to my hand and then ate some kitten crunchies. :)

[ramanth]

I have the camera. I will be taking pics tonight. :D

(or else Donna will come after me. lol! ;) )

[NoahsMommy]

I can't wait to see pictures!! :D

He sure is making progress....that is wonderful. Do you think he could be Eli's brother? That is so neat!!

[Sara luvs her Tinky]

AWWWWWW
how did I miss this!!
AWWW I have already replied to the threads with the movies! Little Boy is soooooo pretty!!! :D :D :D

[ramanth]

I put pictures and movies under Cat General. :)

Zam wanted in at 6 a.m. Little Boy was crying and she started meowing back... of course as soon as I let her in he started growling... but no fights.

Zam was under the bed when I left for work and refused to come out and so, I let her stay. They were on opposite sides of the bed.... no growling.... so I bit my lip and left them be.

Hopefully there will be no bloodshed when I get home.

[Russian Blue]

Congrats!!! What great progress. You should be very proud of yourself!!

:D

[shais_mom]

Yea~! Good for you!!!
I saw his pics in Cat General and he is gorgeous!

[ramanth]

I'm beginning to think he'll never come out from under the bed on his own. :( *sighs*

I left the door open so Zam and Kia could wander in and out as they please. No fights, just a lot of growling as usual from Little Boy and one scuffle early this morning.

[catmandu]

I am so glad that Little Boy realizes what a great home that he could have , and what wonderful friends Kia and Kiam could be! Bless you for helping!:D :D :D :D :D :D :D

[Songlover]

Hi there, I have been following the sweet story of Little Boy...just wondering, though, what is a Feliway difuser?

Is this something I need to know about since I am owned by three cats over here in Montreal, Canada???

Regards from Deborah and keep on helping cats in need.:) :) :)

[ramanth]

Feliway either comes as a spray or as a plug in. (I call it a difuser)

A bottle of Feliway screws into what looks like a plug in air freshener.

That's what I have. :)

Feliway helps calm cats in stressful situations and prevents spraying.

I think you would only need it if your three cats are constantly fighting. My parents have 5 cats in their house and don't need to use Feliway because they all get along.



Originally posted by Songlover
Hi there, I have been following the sweet story of Little Boy...just wondering, though, what is a Feliway difuser?

Is this something I need to know about since I am owned by three cats over here in Montreal, Canada???

Regards from Deborah and keep on helping cats in need.:) :) :)

[ramanth]

Things are still slowly but surely improving! :D

Last night I was able to coax him out from under the bed (with a bowl of wet food) instead of moving the bed and having to fish him out.

I picked him up and carried him into the bathroom and set him down. Instead of going into that cat carrier, he sat there and looked at me like.. FOOD! GIVE ME THE FOOD! ;)

So I did. And he ate outside the cat carrier, allowing me to pet him. He flinched a few times shyly if I moved too suddenly or if there was a noise.

Afterwards he ate some kitten crunchies, drank water, and used the litter box all while I sat there. He was VERY playful, pouncing at my hands and eye lashes. At times he'd go inside the cat carrier and peek his head out. After a few strokes, he'd come out and circle around, nudge my hand, show his belly, all the while purring up a storm.

I think the Feliway is working.... just not in the way I expected. I was hoping it'd make him more accepting to Zam & Kia. He still growls at them, but is getting over his shyness of me. Of course, I don't mind that at all. :) I'm winning the battle a little bit at a time. :)

[kimlovescats]

Slow and steady improvement... that's great! :D

[ChrisH]

That`s great!!!:)

[slick]

Wonderful news Ramanth! You must be so pleased. When you get a chance please give her a head-bumpie from me. Dont' be too scared little one. Everything will turn out all right and you are in good hands now. Your Meowmie loves you very much.

[ramanth]

Little Boy update...

Besides a slightly messed up room, Little Boy survied his three and a half days alone while I was away for Easter.

Mom checked on him on Saturday. Had a note... "No sign of cat. He hides good." LOL!

I laid down on the floor by the bed and reached my hand in at him. He meowed and came forward to head bumpie by hand. He was very loving, rubbing against me and purring. He slowly came out and I didn't hurry him.

He still fights with Zam though. :(

Baby steps..... I keep telling myself baby steps..... ;)

[moosmom]

Kim,

Glad to hear things are improving. Over time things will calm down. Like you said...baby steps. Good work!

[ramanth]

Where could I get Rescue Remedy and how does it work?

Yesterday evening I took Little Boy his bowl of wet food. I showed him the bowl and he slowly came out from under the bed. I picked him up, carried him and the bowl to the bathroom where he again ate outside of the cat carrier. I spent a half hour petting him and brushing him.

I left the room for awhile and when I came back to get ready for bed, he was lounging on the floor. He tensed up but did not run and I did not approach him.

Around 3 a.m. Zam was pitching a fit so I let her in. She immediately went under the bed where all the growling and fighting began. Zam backed off and I fell asleep.

At 4 a.m. I was awoken out of a dead sleep by them fighting and I mean all out, yanking hair, slashing claws. Little Boy was on the floor at the end of my bed. I chased Zam off and Little Boy, although nervous, let me pick him up.

He began purring instantly and I nestled him on my chest and pulled the covers up over him (leaving his face out). Zam curled up at my feet but slowly started stalking forward.

She suddenly pounced, tearing into him with teeth and claws (and my arm and hand which was unfortunately in the same vicinity :rolleyes: :mad: ) I smacked Zam on the head and she ran off. The minute I started scratching Little Boys head again he started purring all over again.

I'm beginning to feel they will never get along.... :(

He only comes out from under the bed if I coax him, he continuously fights with Zam and wants nothing to do with Kia. He'll growl at her and press himself against the far wall under my bed.

*sighs*

[moosmom]

Kim,

You can get Rescue Remedy at a GNC store or I think, any health food store. If you don't have GNC where you are, I can pick it up here and mail it to you. It costs around $10. It has herbs that calm. I'd give it to both Zam and L.B. Let me know.

NEVER smack a cat. If you have a water bottle, keep it handy at all times so when the fighting starts, you can spray her.

You can also keep a can with coins in it. Cats HATE loud noises.

Keep up the good work and don't get frustrated. After almost a month, Maya Linn has finally accepted Doogie, although she still growls now and then to let him know who's boss.

[ramanth]

Originally posted by moosmom
Kim,

You can get Rescue Remedy at a GNC store or I think, any health food store. If you don't have GNC where you are, I can pick it up here and mail it to you. It costs around $10. It has herbs that calm. I'd give it to both Zam and L.B. Let me know.
I'll check around and let you know.


NEVER smack a cat. If you have a water bottle, keep it handy at all times so when the fighting starts, you can spray her.

You can also keep a can with coins in it. Cats HATE loud noises.

I hated doing it... I was in such a compromising position, flat on my back with two cats fighting on top of me. Too close to my face.... I paniced. :o


Keep up the good work and don't get frustrated. After almost a month, Maya Linn has finally accepted Doogie, although she still growls now and then to let him know who's boss.
It's so hard not too... my apartment keeps feeling smaller and smaller.... :(

[Denyce]

I know this is going to be hard to hear because you want to bond with the new kitty so much. However, from what I have read about introducing new cats to a household and especially one where the resident cat is an only cat you should NOT be cuddling more with the new kitty.

Zam is the resident cat correct? If I am wrong here then please disregard. If the bedroom had always been Zam's territory then it should remain that. The new kitten should be in a room that is more neutral than the bedroom. If that is not possible then you should purchase a large cage and place the kitten in the cage until the two get along. Also you should be cuddling and giving the Majority of your time to Zam. Zam is just feeling jealous and like he has been replaced as top kitty in your affections. This is making him act out at the kitten more. Zam is just trying to protect what has been his/her (I am sorry I don't know if Zam is male or female)territory. He wants all his mommy's attention back and not on the little intruder. I just know that this is difficult because you want to socialize the new kitten. But there will be time for this once you get Zam to accept the new cat. You just have to look at it from Zam point of view. He only had to share you with Kia. Now there is another...

There are some very good books out there about introducing new cats or talk to your vet. And try the Rescue Remedy to calm things down if you can. But try to make Zam feel as if ZAM is the important only one and this new kitty is secondary.

Denyce

[ramanth]

Zam is my cat, yes.

My apartment is very small. The living room and kitchen is one room and only one door seperates it from the bedroom/bathroom which is connected. I do not have room for a cage that will comfortably hold Little Boy, a litter box, food and water.

While I'm at work I keep Little Boy in the bedroom/bathroom with the door shut. Keeping Zam and Kia in the living room/kitchen (Kia in her crate).

When I get home I spend time with Zam and Kia and take Kia for a walk. When I feed Zam and Kia, I take Little Boy a bowl of wet food and during and after he eats I spend time with him to get him used to people.

I do not think if I could shut him in a cage that that would help get him used to people. I have on numerous occasions shut him in the cat carrier while Zam is in the room. He always growls and throws a fit.

Everyone I've talked to does not want a cat. My friend said she might be able to take him but I don't think she'll want a cat that is afraid of people.

So the only other option is the shelter and in my opinion if this cat is stuck in a cage and is wary of people the shelter will likely deem it unadoptable.

I could foster this cat but that puts me in the same situation I'm already in. Not enough room and the cats not getting along.

:(

[moosmom]

Kim,

I'm going to send you my 3/4 of a bottle of Rescue Remedy via Express Mail. I'd give it to both cats. I did this when Doogie first got here and it did help alot.

I know what you mean about having very little space. Especially when you have problems with the cats getting along.

Hang in there! Hopefully your friend will be able to give him a home. Stop beating yourself up, girl! You did a wonderful thing taking Little Boy in. If you hadn't, he'd still be running around dodging the elements.

[Denyce]

I am sorry if you thought I was saying you were wrong in taking in the kitten. I think you did a wonderful thing there. I was just trying to give a suggestion to help the 2 accept one another. I really hope that it works out. I can just imagine how frantic you must feel right now. :(

[ramanth]

Last night wasn't too bad. I held Little Boy this time and let Zam and Kia into the room. He watched Zam but growled at the sight of Kia. I had Kia get on the bed and then I sat on the floor. Kia moved forward slowly to sniff at Little Boy and he hissed, making Kia roll over and show her belly. I don't think Little Boy expected this reaction as he stopped growling and perked his ears up.

Zam came up and I pet her while I continued to hold and reassure Little Boy. Both were purring and Zam went under the bed. I set Little Boy down and all three were within 2 feet of each other, both cats purring.

But then Kia decided to get off the bed and at first Little Boy just growled and stayed put, but when Kia got brave and sniffed him, he paniced and went to hide under the bed.... but of course, Zam was already under there.

So he laid half under the bed and half out. I made Kia lay down a bit away. He growled at Zam a little but stopped and both cats were purring when Zam finally came out from under the bed. I doted on her and herded them all into the living room so Little Boy could have some alone time.

A few tiffs during the night, but nothing horrible. I'm getting a squirt bottle today. I'll start using it to break them up.

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

Sounds like things are going good. A little slow, but that's ok too. :) So cute how Kia immediately rolled over and showed her tummy when Little Boy hissed, and it's funny how that reaction caught Little Boy off guard. I'm sure the dogs he came across outside weren't quite as friendly as Kia is. And it sounds like Zam is getting used to him - and vice versa - if they were near each other with both purring.

Just takes a little time - and a lot of patience , which you seem to have, so I think Little Boy will be just fine, and fit in with the others in time. :) :D

[moosmom]

Kim,

I sent the Resce Remedy out today Express Mail. Give LB 1/2 a cc and Zam 1 cc. Let me know how you make out.

[ramanth]

A RAY OF HOPE!!!!!

Went to bed last night and LB was moving about the room, going into his cat carrier if anything startled him.

Around 4 a.m. Zam voiced her opinion to be let into the room. I let them in (LB was in the carrier) and even though she sniffed at the carrier and LB growled, she pretty much left him alone. (I think it helped that I flicked water at her and said NO sternly ;) )

And I went back to bed. No fights at all. :D

When the alarm woke me, both Kia and Zam were curled up around my legs. I petted them both for about 10 minutes before I forced myself to get up. Zam went stiff and I followed her line of sight.

LB was lounging under the window. He was staring at Zam but didn't growl. She lept off the bed at him, arching her back, pretty much looming over him. LB had rolled over, growling, his paws ready to smack her.

I picked her up and told her NO, set her on the bed and loved up to her until she went under the bed.

I went over to LB who greeted me with purrs and headbumpies. Kia came over to sniff at him and he DIDN'T growl! He did stop purring, until I began to pet both of them. Kia on one side, LB on the other..... and when Kia rolled over, LB slowly stretched forward to sniff at her, but not quite touch. If Kia sneezed or shook, LB would arch his back and move away, but never growled.

Kia decided to leave the room and Zam started to move close again. LB was quiet at first until he decided she had moved close enough and he growled at her. I pet Zam first, then LB, then both of them, then just Zam, telling her to just leave LB alone and she turned and followed Kia into the kitchen.

After a time, LB headed under the bed.

Such a wonderful morning... it must be Friday! :D

[moosmom]

Progress!!! Keep it up!! And have a safe trip.

[ramanth]

I gave Little Boy a bowl of kitten crunchies and a bowl of cat crunchies and he chose the cat food!

I guess he's trying to tell me that he's a big boy now. ;) :D

He was a little more active this morning and last night he was weaving around my legs after he had his dinner. I'm trying to get him used to a person standing and petting instead of getting down to his level all the time.

[moosmom]

Kim,

I LOVE that picture of Zam. She's such a pudgy little thing. Hope things are going better now that you've got the rescue remedy.

Don't worry about LB eating regular cat crunchies. Eli wanted no part of kitten food. He's been eating regular cat crunchies and is doing great!

[ramanth]

There was at least one fight that woke me up. Zam has scratches on her face so I know LB is not holding back. He looks okay.

He only growls at Zam but if Kia gets nosy, he howls, hisses and spits.

Then Kia will look at me like, "What did I do!?" :rolleyes: ;)

[Cincy'sMom]

I saw the new picture in your sig, but missed the whole story until now!! Wow! You have had a busy month!!! Sounds like you are making real progress with LB and even if he never adjusts to Zam and Kia at least he is getting along with humans better...that should help find him a home if neccesary!

Good luck....just take it one step at a time :)

[ramanth]

Despite spats, neither cat really seems to be out for blood.

Last night Little Boy Boba was out and about while I was getting ready for bed. He was quite vocal, meowing at me, but shying away if I reached to pet him.

Zam was on the other side, letting me know she wanted in. Boba would sniff at the door, all the while purring.

Hoping for a miracle ;) I let Zam in.

Boba bolted towards the window, Zam in hot pursuit, me pleading with Zam to not pick on him.

Backed against the window sill, Boba growled and made airplane ears at Zam. Zam stood imposingly over him, and then backed off. I sat between them, petting them both, causing them both to purr.

I gave them each a kiss goodnight in turn and went to bed to read for awhile. Kia joined me shortly after and then Boba came into view, laying down by the nightstand, purring VERY loudly.

Zam and Boba could see each other from across the room, but neither made an attempt to go after the other.

Zam slowly stalked him though and about an hour after I turned off the light, she made her move and I woke up to a scuffle.

I would expect by now that they would of come to terms that she's in charge. He never challenges her. She has always been the one to pounce. No wonder he growls at her. :rolleyes:

But things have been getting better. As long as Kia keeps her distance, Boba doesn't seem to mind her.

Since they both eat the same food now, I left the door open for Zam and Boba to interact while I'm at work.

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

Originally posted by ramanth
Since they both eat the same food now, I left the door open for Zam and Boba to interact while I'm at work.

heehee....I like the subtlety (sp?) in that last sentence. ;) :D

I'm so glad to hear things are getting better. I'm sure Zam will display her dominance to her satisfaction real soon and things will all calm down. However, even then, you can expect a spat now and then when Zam feels she has to reaffirm her status as top cat. This will probably continue the rest of their lives. For some reason top cats feel they need to reaffirm every now and then, just to make sure.....;) :)

[ramanth]

I guess so!

Last night I wanted to scream!

Geez, I can't figure Zam out. She BIT him yesterday. He was just laying there and she stalked over and was sniffing him and he was growling. I was trying to reassure him that she was just sniffing when Zam goes and nips him in the butt! :eek:

So much for reassurance. :rolleyes:

Everytime I see what looks like promise, gets dashed away when Zam decides to be the B**chy Queen. :mad:

Well.... before she bit him, there was a moment when all three were by the window. Kia and Zam were watching something outside, and Boba was lying on the floor near them purring.

Only when Zam would be across the room, crouched and ready to pounce, would Boba growl at her. If she indicated that she wasn't going to attack him by walking away or looking away, he'd stop growling.

Boba still growls at Kia, but I think he's realizing that she isn't going to hurt him.

Donna, do you think I should administer some more Rescue Remedy?

[moosmom]

Kim,

I think you'd be better off giving Zam the Rescue Remedy. Like I said before, once LB is neutered, I'm almost positive that things will calm down.

[ramanth]

Up and Down... still about the same.

But.. Boba peed on Kia's dog bed! :eek: :mad: :(

Got the urine smell out of my apartment but I'm not sure about Kia's bed. (It's soaking in Febreeze at my parents house)

I washed the liner three times and it still smells a little. :(

Gotta get that booger fixed.

[sasvermont]

Yikes, does this story sound familiar, or what? I am still in the middle of a Vermont Cat War.....and hoping for a change any time now.

I am having company over the Mother's Day holiday and hope that by having extra people around, Miley will come out of hiding!

Yikes, those darn cats!

[ramanth]

As I awoke to the alarm clock, I realized that I had some additional weight on my back. Yep. Boba. LOL!

And he was purring up a storm. :D

[ChrisH]

Aww, that it so great!:) Bet you was chuffed as little mintballs!:D

[ramanth]

More progress with Kia and Boba :) but about the same with Zam and Boba. :rolleyes:

Kia has been putting her nose in Boba's face when he's on the bed. Sometimes he growls, but for the most part he just tenses, but doesn't run away. :)

He smacked her when she got a bit TOO nosy. :p ;)

And as always she backs off. They were both on the bed (opposite ends of course) when I went in to check on them.

Another good thing... he comes out now when he hears me getting their dinner ready. He'll sit in the doorway and watch us.... unfortunately Zam does not like this and she'll go charging after him. :( But he keeps coming back. :D

[lute]

lol. sounds like you have your hands full. my cat always used to push me out of my bed, claim it ,and then not move all night.