Ti is finally out and about!

Congratulations on your new home, Ti. You are looking very good! (Has the naw-tee bunny been back?)

Dearest Ti, so glad you were able to get to the computer without being confronted by that onery sister of yours. Yes, Ti, now that you have a new mom, whom you already love and are calling *Mom*, it also means you have a sister. Tucker said to give you some advice and not to sweat the small stuff. But if Miley pushes you too far, you have to say enough is enough and let her know that your good nature has a breaking point. Soon she will learn to accept and appreciate you. In the meantime, you should know she has been through a rather tough patch in her life. She has known loss beyond belief and maybe that is what is scaring her off of forming any more bonds. Or maybe she is just angry at the world. But it seems to be the concensus here that this too will pass and you all can live together as one happy family. As for your Mom, she is a treasure! Take it from us, we know her well. Be a good boy, now and thanks for letting us see some more pictures of you.

Sallyanne, thanks for the great pics of your new gorgeous boy Ti. :) He's even more beautiful than I imagined. :) He sure doesn't look like he weighs 17lbs. It must be all muscle. :)

Gorgeous BOY!!!
Glad he is doing so well!!!

Ohhh, Ti is gorgeous, he's abolutely beautiful. He looks relaxed in the kitchen with the toys and the food.
I hope Miley girl will not hiss at him for too long.

Well, it looks like the battle has moved outside! I have a 40' x 8' screened in porch on the front of my house. I have always allowed the cats to go outside there, when they wanted. Ti finally found the flap and is spending lots of time and energy out there. Last night, he very nicely took apart a stick wreath I had hanging on the wall on the porch.... but he must have had a good time as the sticks were everywhere!

Miley spent the night in the computer room.... I had a good night's sleep. Today they will continue their efforts to work out their relationship! It is so difficult to hear such unrest in my house, but I know from past cat relationships, that until they are harming each other, you must let them work it out. So far there is no fur in the air and there are no battle scars.

I am looking forward to going to work for some peace and quiet.

Robyn, you lucky duck you, I should have you pick out cats for me - hehehehehehe! You have the perfect match!

SAS, Miley and Ti Ti the shy guy

Well, its good that Ti is expanding his "comfort zone" and exploring the house...at least he isnt sticking to 1 room and hiding, so that really is progress. I think that eventually they will have to learn to co-exist with each other and eventually will like it! Aside from my mom's 2 cats (when i used to live at her house), i never had experience with bringing to cats together...i wasn't brave enough with Gabe, hehehe :) So yeah, i think i just lucked out...don't let that discourage you, my situation was just very unique, i think. I think yours is more typical?

Sure, i'll pick out cats for ya...i love going to the Animal Shleters and looking at all of the cats...we are at our limit, for us, though...the next pet we get will be a dog...so i can live thru you, and pick out some more for you!! heheheheh :) Seriously, you have a way with animals and that was very evident to me when you had the desire to take Gabe and make him "work" in your home. I can look back to his first introductions to Miley and they didn't get along right off of the bat, but looking at their most recent times together...they existed...maybe not as well as Graemer and Gabe, but they were content, right? So i am sure you will soon be able to look back on these times with Ti and Miley, and see the baby steps forming towards a life long friendship, it'll happen...it may just take a lot of baby steps!!


Btw, did you know that a Mi-Ti (actually spelled Mai-Tai) is a drink in hawaii: here's the recipe, just for your curiosity :)

Mai Tai (i prefer the Mi-Ti spelling ;))

Recipe

1 1/2 oz. Dark Rum
1/2 oz. each: Orange Curacao & creme de noyaux, lime juice
Dash of Grenadine if desired
Shake with ice & serve in a Hurricane or decorative glass
Or add extra juice & blend with crushed ice for a frozen variation,
Garnish with a flag (an orange slice and cherry skewered)

Here is my version of the recipe ;)

Mi-Ti

1 Miley Girl Cat
1 Tiberius Boy Cat
Mix together slowly at room temperature, if you shake too vigorously, they may tend to explode on one another :) Add some love from mommy SAS and Garnish with some time and patience. End product, one big HAPPY family!

Sorry, its is early in the morning and my creative senses are taking an early start...even though, i am still a little sleepy!!

Enjoy your day at work and i look forward to updates and pics!

Robyn

I LOVE Ti's special markings so very much!
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/...8/fc76331b.jpg

SallyAnne, Ti is absolutley goregeous!!!! I love his markings. I hope he and Miley become the best of friends. :)

Ti absolutely glistens! How can you keep your hands off of him?

I wouldn't worry too much - he already has the Easter Bunny under control - so it won't be long before Miley understands a few things too.

Thanks for the pictures - he is a very lucky boy!

Well, last night all the doors were open throughout the house. Ti has finally convinced Miley to give up the battle. Now he hisses at her. I think he needed to feel comfortable before he "told her off"... so now Miley just walks by him as HE is hissing. By no means is Ti as bad as Miley was.

Anyway, Ti has now decided that the living room is his...and spent the night in the donut near the window.

Please note that I bought the chest in the condition it is in..... I didn't bang it all up... actually, I think it was a tool chest in it's former life. I use it to store my Christmas decorations.

Enjoy. I took this pic. of Ti about 1/2 an hour ago. Miley was in the pic. but took off - you might notice that Ti has his mouth OPEN! That was because Miley was sniffing him!

He is still there in his donut, relaxing. I think I am falling in love.

SAS
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/...5/fc72fd0d.jpg

Ti it is good if you do not accept anything from a girl:) And Abys anyway think they are the bosses everywhere.
So after some hissing and growling I can give you a good tip: it's fun to lick each others ears! Will you try? Not just today? Ok, Ti, everything is ok as long you're well and relaxed:)

Sas I'm so glad everything is starting to settle down! Way to go Ti and Miley!! And thanks for always updating along with a pic ;) :D

So, finally, Ti has decided to stand for himself. Good for him! In a very short time, Miley will get used to the idea and they'll become the best friends.
I like Barbara's suggestion, I think this is what you will see very soon, Sas :)

When I left for work this morning, Ti was galloping through the house and Miley was in hot pursuit. I think they will be friends eventually. It is such a relief to not have them at each other's throats.

I still plan to bring in a third cat in June and hopefully, because it is a kitten, it will be less threatening.

I will take more pictures tomorrow night and post them. I will not be home tonight.

Sas, Miley and Ti Ti (<----- (pronounced Tie, Tie )that seems to be his name now.;)