Please help :( :( :(

[moosmom]

Kelly,

I'm so sorry to hear about the problem between Noah and Olivia. Maybe giving her her OWN space might help. Because Noah was there before Olivia, I would isolate Olivia, not Noah.

Sometimes, no matter how hard you try, it just doesn't work out. Put flyers up in churches, veterinary offices, etc. Charge an adoption fee, i.e., vet expenses.

I had to rehome my cat Tucker because he was relentless in terrorizing my RB kitty Casey. I tried doping Casey up but also didn't like the way it made him. So Tucker went to my friends home and is the most spoiled rotten Korat on the planet.

Don't beat yourself up over this. You did the best you could. Sometimes cats get very stressed out when another comes on the scene.

Hang in there, okay??

((((hugs))))

Donna

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

I'm so sorry to hear about poor Olivia. But like others have said, it's nothing you have done, for some reason the others just feel the need to pick on her and it sounds like she needs to be an only kitty.

[PayItForward]

Kelly,

Are you keeping both Phoebe & Emma (Samson) ?

As if one or the both kittens is to be rehomed then that might be enough to calm the house.

Otherwise what about installing a cat flap though the balcony door to your outside run, again by extending the territory your cats have access to might help.

Kelly, how much of this incident was a one off or is this a permeant change of attitude. Is Olivia very upset now ?

What about ringing a cat behaviourist for a free advice ?

Keeping my fingers crossed this works out

[catcrazylady]

I'm sorry, I didn't know the order in which the cats came to live with you. Perhaps isolating Noah is not the way to go. It was his home first.
Good Luck with whatever plan you come up with.

[Randi]

Oh Kelly, I'm so sorry to hear about Olivia - she looks like such a sweet girl.

I too think it would be best to isolate Olivia and give her extra love and attention. Could it be that she's sick? Cats often pick on sick cats, don't they? Or you could try giving Noah a mild tranquilizer for a little while. That may put a stop to the attacking and things get back to normal. Just an idea.

We'll be crossing our paws and fingers for you all.

[Felicia's Mom]

Sorry about your kitties. Felicia and Beau don't get along too good. I would suggest as others have; pay more attention to Noah because he was first.

That is one reason I won't have more cats. It is hard to work all day then come home and give my 2 cats the attention they want.

[kimlovescats]

I hate that you are going through this, but I do know exactly how you feel! I have several who for whatever reason, will NOT tolerate one another. Because of this, I have to keep certain ones completely separated, and believe me, it is a BIG job! Luckily since my oldest daughter has moved out, we have a spare bedroom that has been transformed into a cat room! We keep some of the ones who need their own space in there. I am constantly trying to play swap up, to be sure that each kitty has it's free roam of the house and special attention time! I am lucky because I am home 24/7 and can do this, but even then, it is very taxing!!!

One example is that my Tucker just does not like my sweet Emma, and I can't figure out why??? SHe is so sweet, but as soon as their eyes meet, it is WAR! Poor Emma deserves her fair attention, and so if ever the right home comes along, where she can live in harmony and without fear or isolation, I will reluctantly but gladly let her go! (If that makes sense?)

You can only do so much, and then you just have to make life bearable for all concerned! GOOD LUCK!

(((HUGS)))

[Kitty_talker9203]

I have the same problem my cat cuddles hates the other cats she used to like my cat thunder but sence she had kittens she just hates her and the kittens. So i started to give Cuddles more attention. And if she still was mean to them i would flick her on the nose but i didn't like doing that so i would tell her shut up some how she knew what that ment.And well my othere kittys were mean to her to so i tryed to give cuddles her own area its getting better so far im sorry if i'm no help other wise yes try to find a family member or friend who would like a single cat. Hope things work out for you

[NoahsMommy]

Thank you all so much for your suggestions, kind words and prayers. PT is full of truly amazing people.

We've decided that as soon as we get the new cat tree (or two) next weekend that Olivia will now be living in our bedroom while we aren't home. She much prefers it anyway and is always in there as it is. Now she'll once again be lounging in her window kitty bed and will have her own food, water and litterbox to herself.

I feel this will work out. I thing we're going to put the screen door up so she'll know she's save, while keeping the others from destroying the carpet.

As far as Phoebe and Samson...I really, really, really want to keep them. They've both stolen our hearts and I just hope things calm down so David doesn't freak out or anything...

My vet is also changing Olivia's food to Science Diet C/D for her urinary crystals she keeps getting. Having her in her own room will really help in making sure she eats that only.

I feel so much better. Thank you all so much for your ideas.

[Julie Grove]

Hi Kelly, if this doesn't work out for you, I understand that clicker training can combat a whole load of problems with animals. It is usually used for dogs but animal behaviourists are recommending it more and more for cats, especially when there is competitiveness amongst them and they demonstrate insecurities. I guess it may be easier to implement in a one/two cat household though. There are some books on the market that may help you or you can search the internet. Good luck.