New fur baby

[mistyandabby]

We want to thank you all for all your great advice and so far things are going slow but we will get there. Thanks!!

Misty and Abby's Mom

[kimlovescats]

Congratulations on your new addition! Things will settle down before long! Can't wait to see some pictures!

[wolflady]

Look everyone, it's my aunt! She's the reason I started on PT so many years ago. Welcome back to PT!

I can't believe Misty is 10 years old already! I remember when you first brought her home as a little fluffball of a kitten!
I'm sure Misty isn't happy about the new addition, but the advice given on this thread is all good advice, so you're definitely off to a good start.

Also, to ease Misty, I would suggest getting a feliway plug-in. It releases a "happy pheromone" which can help calm stressed out cats.

Also, like others have suggested, keep them separated with only limited "face-time". Spoil Misty like crazy, and praise her and give her treats when Abby is around. That way she'll associate good things with Abby being in the room. *snicker*
I can't wait to see a picture of my new "cousin"!

**hugs**

[BastetsMum]

We got Zaicha 5 weeks ago and she and Bastet are still adjusting to living together. Zaicha still swipes at Bastet when she gets to close for Zaicha's comfort but Bastet will willingly let Zaicha sniff her at the same time. Bastet has been very tolerant of Zaicha and I am very proud of her! Long live Aby's! The vet said its remarkable how they have both adapted since Zaicha still has some food agression issues (note: Zaicha hates jumping on anything so Bastet gets fed high and Zaicha gets fed on the cat placemat - its a choice thing - Zaicha has been thoroughly checked by the vet). It is a long slow process but cats must do things on their own terms rather than being forced because the owners can't stand the spitting, hissing and fighting anymore. its one trait I love and hate about cats at the same time. Good luck and have fun on the furkid adventure

[mistyandabby]

Today has been so uplifting. Abby runs around and Misty is just watching her closely. If Abby gets to close Misty growls and hisses a little and Abby takes off. We are getting less hissing and growling. When it was time to feed them I put Abby where her food is and Misty with me where her food is and we had a wonderful meal. Before Misty would even growl with me so this is one step forward !! Yeaaaa!!!! This gives me so much encouragement that things will work. It has been only 5 days together and doing better than I thought knowing how the first day went. All your advices have sure been great and I will continue to learn from them and bring them into our family open arms. Thanks!!