Miley girl had a BAD, BAD day!

I admire you for trying. I caved in quickly years ago when I had a rescue for 2 weeks. She was a pretty little white with bits of orange long hair feral kitten, about 6 months. She was social with people and tolerant of Grasshopper, but Grasshopper developed some pretty wierd behavior. And the kitten, Monkey, would pee everywhere. It was almost impossible for me to train her to house rules, so she was adopted by someone else, and I have never really tried again. Depending on our living arangement when Grasshopper goes to Rainbow Bridge, I plan on making sure I adopt two together, at least. Although where we hope to be before her time is here, there are lots of outdoor cats, and I will probably be TNRing a lot of them, so may find my feline housemates there. It is sad about Ti and Miley, but they have personalities, also, and like people, some just don't "connect". I think you've done a wonderful job.

SAS,

I'm sorry that Ti & Miley don't seem to be a good match. You
really seem to know a lot about cats. I mean different breeds
and the different charerteristics of the each breed. Perhaps
Ti did get along with another Bengal(female), but not an Aby.
I've only been acquainted with cats & cat behavior for about
5-6 years & they've all just been ones who just happened into
my life. I did not know anything about cats & did not seek them
out, so to speak. I know you can trust your knowledge & instincts
about cat behavior & make the right choice for Miley & for Ti.

After a little R & R from battles with Ti, Miley could settle down
again. I think she would more accepting of a kitten.At least she
would not be afraid of having it around.Miley might find a kitten
a mild amusement. Anyway, just wanted to wish you peace in
your house.:)

Sallyanne, I'm so sorry to hear that Ti and Miley are still not getting along and that Ti will need to be rehomed. :( I know that you did everything you could to try to bring them together but sometimes it just doesn't work out. I'm sure that gorgeous Ti will find another great home and I think that you should be the one to rehome him so his breeder doesn't misrepresent him again. Good luck and please keep us updated.

I'm so sorry to hear that Ti and Miley are still not getting along. I am a little sad to hear that Ti may have to be rehomed but I know you will make the right decision there. We have to do what is best for our furbabies so they are happy and healthy. I'm sure there will be no trouble finding a new forever home for Ti. Hopefully you will be able to get updates on him from his new owner if it comes to that. You will be in my thoughts.

Sometimes it just doesn't work out .... plain and simple! Don't feel bad, guilty, and certainly not like you owe any of us an explanation!!!! Do what YOU feel you need to do! I know you have my support ... but not that you need it!!! ;)

Last night Ti was really, really sweet and fell asleep on my chest while I was watching Survivor. He is enjoying having Miley "put away" for the time being. Maybe time will heal the wounds....
I will probably end up keeping Ti until the kitten arrives, since I am in love with him to a great degree. I wish a neighbor would adopt him, so I could visit with him from time to time. He really is a funny cat. Last night he was chasing his tail, time after time. He is heavy on his feet, so it sounded like a hurd of elephants playing! He has a very high pitched meow almost like a baby crying. He sounds like a wild animal. From what I understand about the breed, he should be at least 7 generations removed from the 1/2 wild, 1/2 domesticated cats. I wonder................

Anyway, thanks for your support. It hasn't been fun for me keeping the cats apart and having that tension in the house, but it will pass, one way or the other!

Love to all and a great deal of thanks for your concerns!

Sas and her two bad kitties!:rolleyes:

I sure hope that when you get the new little kitten it will bring all three together. It could happen. Wishing you the best of luck.

As HayleyRosie just said, perhaps the new kitten will provide a little diversion that will eventually allow for some kind of truce?! I dearly hope so, as I know how hard it must be for you to have to "chose". My heart goes out to you, I can just picture you with Ti curled up on you, and I know it would be a great day if you could have them both cozily curled up with you. Here's a bunch of prayers and crossed fingers and paws thinking of all of you!

Oh i do hope you can end up keeping Ti, he sounds so cute, but i know how hard it can be, my two are not the best of friends, but lexie trys so darn hard, and ash is just a grumpy old man, but its very tolerable, were as with sooti and ash i could c a bigger problem looming, ash was starting to feel this was not his home anymore as sooti used to chase him around the section, so good luck with whatever u decide and the new kitty, keep us posted.