Introduction - Emily & Eliot meet Dylan

[sirrahbed]

Last night the kittens came in to meet Dylan and there was a bit of hissing followed by curious nose touching and that was it. Dylan spent the night in Missy's room and the kittens pouted and sulked. Emily sucked up to her daddy as usual but I was in exile

This morning, I had a secret snuggle session with Dylan (heavenly!) although he does bite! It is a love bite I think but it hurts! He rolls over to have his belly rubbed and gets all ecstatic, grabs my hand, licks it and then chomps down just enough to hurt, still purring, etc. I cry a little and he stops and looks at me.

Then we decided to let the kitties mingle a bit and it was about 30 minutes of nothing but follow the leader as Dylan checked out every square inch of the house with Eliot and Emily following like a little entourage. There were a few pauses amd nose sniffs, a few mild hisses, but mostly just curiousity. All three have stayed in close proximity for the past few hours with free rein of the house, just watching each other - no skirmishes - well one swat by Eliot but no growls or tussles or fur flying so do I dare think this will work into a tolerant relationship quite quickly? They even ate out of one another's bowls and the kittens allowed Dylan to drink from their fountain so it looks good. Here are a few pics - not too exciting but this is how it went!!

Emily and Dylan


Eliot and Dylan


Follow the leader for 30 minutes!


more of the same


are we gonna be buddies or not? Dylan & Eliot

[Lallypop11]

Awwwwww, it's almost like we get to see the introduction with you, thanks for sharing, I know exactly how that goes. Dylan seems like a loverboy, he shouldn't have any problem fitting in. Male cats are easier to introduce anyway. Good luck, can't wait to see more pics!

[catmandu]

Dont worry. In 95 % of cases , the Cats will adapt to each other and will soon be Furr Friends! And friends for life , as they look as though they are already bonding.

[catnapper]

Looks like they were playing "Follow the Leader" and looks like they are going to be best friends soon.

As for the purring/licking/biting thing, Pouncer does it too. He does it when I'm lying in bed, he comes up and sits on my chest and gets scratchies. Purrs a million miles a minute and then starts licking my finger tips. Then soft, sweet little nibbles, then CHOMP. Then me going, "OUCH." Then I go back to petting him and the whole cycle begins again.

What a pretty tail - glad you got a shot that shows it!

[Vio&Juni]

Emily and Eliot are such good hosts

Dylan is a total cutie. His tail is just like Pichu's, don't you love it!

Juni's tail is like a rat tail compared to Pichu's

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

Great pics!

Looks like he will fit right in. I think the kittens are still young enough to accept him without too much of a fuss.

Although.....and I don't want to scare you on this, but I remember Ally and Connor got on especially well at first too, and now it looks like Connor might have to be re-homed. So even though they appear to be ok with each other, still keep an eye on them for the time being.

Thanks for the pics, but we're going to need more as the meetings progress you know.

[bisi.cat]

WOW such a smooth introduction...I am green with envy here...if only Nellie would accept a Mr.Wonderful so easily!!!

The three match perfectly!!!

[sqwelch]

Originally posted by Tubby & Peanut's Mom
Great pics!

Although.....and I don't want to scare you on this, but I remember Ally and Connor got on especially well at first too, and now it looks like Connor might have to be re-homed. So even though they appear to be ok with each other, still keep an eye on them for the time being.

I'm was so dissapointed when I read the post about Ally and Connor, it started out so well, I thought they would become good friends, it even got me considering another kitty friend for Bonnie but now I'm too scared again. It must break your heart to have to find another home for a pet even one you've only had a short time !!! I bond far to quickly, it would make me so sad

But hopefully in this case, things will go well, I am truly in love with Dylan, he's just so lovely, whitwhoo !!!

[lynnestankard]

Thanks for the pics., Debbie - Dylan is one gorgeous orangie furboy - just adore his plume of a tail.

It all looked very calm and peaceful - we get lots of action here when Dan's being a grump and swatting at everyone and anything! He tried swatting me last week - and the look on his face when it suddenly dawned on him 'It's Meowmie!!' All I could do was giggle!!

I'm keeping fingers crossed and remaining hopeful that it's a peaceful re-homing and their soon the best of friends.


Lynne

[RedHedd]

I LOVE Dylan's tail! I've tried and tried to get a pic of Mishi's tail (which looks a bit like Dylan's only longer, but just as fluffy and plumed) but he always scampers away just in time for me to miss the shot! Looks like you got a keeper there!

[prechrswife]

Dylan is beautiful. It looks like your introduction went about like our introduction of Samson to the girls. In our case, it worked out wonderfully. We were absolutely amazed. BTW, your Emily looks a lot like our Chloe.

[Barbara]

They are all looking so cute together. As if Dylan was their friendly uncle who takes his nephew for an outing.

[Prairie Purrs]

Originally posted by Barbara
They are all looking so cute together. As if Dylan was their friendly uncle who takes his nephew for an outing.

LOL! That is just what it looks like. It also looks like Dylan is the one who's lived there forever, and he's showing the kids around.

[jenluckenbach]

I love when the resident cats have the need to follow the newcomer everywhere! So funny.

[sirrahbed]

Originally posted by jenluckenbach
I love when the resident cats have the need to follow the newcomer everywhere! So funny.

Hey Jen - I had no idea this would happen but they shadowed poor Dylan all day long. He could not even potty without four eyes watching him! Tonight he was so worn out he was getting grumpy. Nobody slept all day! I took him back into Missy's room, closed the door and snuggled him awhile, he licked my face, purred his heart out and was out like a light within about five minutes!! It was so cute - he buried his face in his paws and thern wrapped himself in that huge tail!! Hopefully he will get a peaceful night of sleep without his entourage!!