GLynne
08-30-2001, 07:46 PM
I think I know what to do but need expert advice.
Went to a moving sale today. The family cats were "up for adoption" Male and female 3 year old littermates. Very pretty and friendly. Spayed, neutered, de-clawed (ouch) and vaccinated with medical records. Nice kitties. They use the litter box. We took them home after 30 minutes of consideration.
(Does this count as a "rescue"?)
We have an 8 1/2 year old neutered male who is not a loving kitty. He's our kitty though and we love him. He's not overly smart or active and never has been. He likes dogs but has always growled at cats outside.
All will always be indoors.
The new kids are being kept in our TV room. a large 4th bedroom upstairs used for computer and tv. All their things are in here and they seem comfortable. Some hissing. Drinking, eating, using litterbox right away.
There is some hissing and yowling under the door from both sides.
I plan to leave it like this for a month or more until there is... what? Play under the door?
What is the best sign that these guys have sniffed and scratched and howled enough to get to know each other through the door. Do you think they ought to meet one on one or two on one. I am guessing the two sibs together because they are one unit. Whaddaya think?
I speak much better dog than cat. Kitties are enigmatic.
Let me know.
Thanks.
Went to a moving sale today. The family cats were "up for adoption" Male and female 3 year old littermates. Very pretty and friendly. Spayed, neutered, de-clawed (ouch) and vaccinated with medical records. Nice kitties. They use the litter box. We took them home after 30 minutes of consideration.
(Does this count as a "rescue"?)
We have an 8 1/2 year old neutered male who is not a loving kitty. He's our kitty though and we love him. He's not overly smart or active and never has been. He likes dogs but has always growled at cats outside.
All will always be indoors.
The new kids are being kept in our TV room. a large 4th bedroom upstairs used for computer and tv. All their things are in here and they seem comfortable. Some hissing. Drinking, eating, using litterbox right away.
There is some hissing and yowling under the door from both sides.
I plan to leave it like this for a month or more until there is... what? Play under the door?
What is the best sign that these guys have sniffed and scratched and howled enough to get to know each other through the door. Do you think they ought to meet one on one or two on one. I am guessing the two sibs together because they are one unit. Whaddaya think?
I speak much better dog than cat. Kitties are enigmatic.
Let me know.
Thanks.